This week we hunkered down & had a photo session to get Dave & Lauren on camera so we could share their happy faces with you on the web and elsewhere. We grabbed some of the more… whimsical shots and thought you just might get a laugh or two from the viewing!
Mr. Matthew West joins us to chat about the upcoming GMC movie ‘The Heart of Christmas’ that features his new song. He explains why his acting career might not be about to explode into legend. You might also notice that’s the title of the Christmas tour he and Mandisa are bringing to Sioux Falls on December 1st! He tells us why he’s excited for his upcoming show here on the 1st although he’s not sure if he’s completely prepared for the level of cold. All this and much more in our full chat – which you can listen to via the play button below…
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Mandisa joined us this afternoon and let us know that Sioux Falls will be her and Matthew West’s first stop on their Heart of Christmas tour! I ask if that’s good or bad for the audience and you can hear her answer below! Also discussed are her choice to do music about her faith following her rise to stardom on American Idol and her ability to procrastinate! Listen to our full chat by clicking play below…
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Recently I had the chance to experience some of my favorite food creations of all time! Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It’s difficult to adequately express the joy this brought me. Just look at these guys and tell me you’re not suddenly hungry…

That happy experience was made possible by the folks over at Trinity Baptist Church. They’re selling boxes of the legendary doughnuts to raise funds for their upcoming missions trip to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Here’s the kicker – there’s going to be another round of doughnut deliveries on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18th and they would love to hook you up with a box of Krispy Kreme’s. Here’s what you need to know!…
Fresh Krispy Kreme Donuts delivered to Sioux Falls on Friday, November 18!
Original glazed donuts are $8.00/dozen.
Chocolate glazed donuts are $9.00/dozen.
Pre-orders MUST be received by Wednesday, November 16 at 12pm!
To order e-mail Melissa Hiatt or call the Trinity office at 334-4268.
Krispy Kreme will deliver to Sioux Falls on Friday, November 16. Donuts will be available for pick up at Trinity on Friday between 7:00am – 12:00pm.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will help fund a Trinity missions trip to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. To find out more about what they’ll be doing while in Brazil, check out the Chain of Love Orphanage.
Breanna the Superfan takes us on the road with Matthew West as he sets out on tour and releases his first full length holiday album.
She also tells us of Mandisa’s effort to get ‘Stronger’ on the finale of the Biggest Loser.
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Congresswoman Noem of South Dakota chats about her bill concerning farm dust regulations and push back from the EPA and the other side of the aisle. She also talks super committee and possible huge cuts to defense and other programs. She also shares about her hope for the future and the role her faith plays in giving her that outlook.

Image credit – Noem Facebook page
Registration for volunteers for the annual Rake the Town event in Sioux Falls has begun and will continue through October 18. Homeowners who are not physically able to rake their lawns or financially unable to hire someone to help can register now through Oct. 12.
The event takes place on Oct. 28 and 29, when volunteers will rake yards for senior homeowners in neighborhoods in Sioux Falls. Last year, more than 850 volunteers raked 231 yards for the elderly and disabled..
Sponsors of the event will provide leaf bags, water and gloves for the volunteers. Volunteers are asked to bring rakes and haul the bags to drop-off sites.
For information and to register as a volunteer or to have raking done, visit here online or call 605-333-3317.
The great folks at Ideal Yardware of Sioux Falls have donated an Ariens Deluxe, Two-Stage Snow Blower to be given to a random 965 friend who gives to the station during Fall Share! We’ll announce the winner on Friday morning at 9 am! Thanks so much to Ideal Yardware and to our Life 96.5 giving family!

Mayor Mike Huether of Sioux Falls joined me on this week’s Life Connection program to tackle the big issues – Will the events center special vote be a yes? How would he grade his tenure with a year and a half under his belt? What are the biggest issues on his plate that might not make it into the newspaper? And what keeps him going day to day? All this and more in our full interview… click ‘play’ below to listen…
The Family Life Weekend to Remember marriage getaway is coming to Sioux Falls November 11-13 and will be held at the Sheraton Sioux Falls. It’s time for couples to be together, away from the distractions of life. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your marriage. For some, it will be about building a solid foundation from which to grow. For others, it’s all about rekindling the romance and working through differences. And for others, it can make a good marriage even better. No matter where you are in your marriage, it’s an invaluable time to slow down and make an incredible connection with the one you love.
Win a Getaway!
This year, Life 96.5 is offering a special chance for a couple to win an expenses paid weekend getaway at the event. You can sign up here! The winning couple will be announced on November 1st.
You can register for this year’s getaway by going to www.weekendtoremember.com and using the promo code “weekend” to receive the $99.50 per person rate. You can also call 1-800-FL-Today.
And click here for a special Weekend to Remember offer for pastors and their spouses…

















