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Teen Talk Ep. 13 - Chandra Mancuso

This week, our host Cortana Mancuso talks with her mom, Chandra, to celebrate Mother's Day.

Making of America-Paul Revere's Ride

While immortalized by Henry Longfellow, Paul Revere was one of more than 40 riders that warned "The British are coming!"

Teen Talk Ep. 12 - Darrien Lawrence

Cortana Mancuso talks to Darrien Lawrence about the boxing program and hero gym and his involvement in the fine arts.

Hughes County Sheriff candidate Jeff Metzger provided comments during a candidate forum hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Hughes County Sheriff candidate Jeff Metzger is unchallenged.

District 24 Senate and House of Representatives candidate forum hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term):
Jim Mehlhaff– incumbent,
Brian Murphy, and
Mark Nelson.

Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term):
Regan Bollweg,
Brian Burge,
Laurie Gill,
Tim Rounds, and
Mike Wisegram.

Hughes County Commission candidate forum hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Hughes County Commission (L to R) Rob Fines and Pat Steber. Not able to attend were Connie Hohn and Bill Abernathy. (4 year terms).

Mayor of Pierre candidate forum hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Pierre Mayor candidates (L to R)– Steve Harding and Todd Johnson (3 year terms).

 

Pierre School Board candidate forum hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Pierre School Board candidates (L to R) Rochelle Kenzy and Madisyn Neibauer. Unable to attend, George Seamon, Jr.

Stanley County Sheriff candidate forum hosted by the Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Stanley County Sheriff-- candidates on the ballot are (L to R):
Gary Nickerson,
Dustin Baxter, and
Greg Swanson.

Stanley County Commission candidate forum hosted by the Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.

Stanley County Commission– Positions on the ballot are (4 year terms) (L to R):
Commission District 3 – Darby Nutter and Dana Iversen
Commission District 1 – Craig Heller, unchallenged
Commission District 5 – Chris Carter and Gary Grittner