DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Players Perspective - Episode 46 - Noah Hutmacher

Noah Hutmacher, the former Chamberlain Cubs wrestling and football standout and future Northern State football player, discusses emerging from the shadow of older brother Nash with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

Get to know the 2023 Stanley County School Board candidates

The Stanley County School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for two, three year terms. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.

Get to know the 2023 Pierre School Board candidates

The Pierre School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for one, three year term. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.

Agriculture In-depth-- Celebrating Beef Month in South Dakota (Episode 57)

In South Dakota, cattle outnumber humans 4 to 1. President of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association Eric Jennings shares insight into beef production and some of the current concerns farmers and ranchers are dealing with.

Agriculture In-depth-- SD Beef Industry Council puts checkoff dollars to work driving demand (Episode 56)

May is National Beef Month. Jodie Anderson is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council-- the organization tasked with determining how the state's beef checkoff dollars are spent. She says this year's theme is "I choose beef."

Players Perspective - Episode 45 - Noah Hutmacher

Chamberlain High standout and future Northern State football player Noah Hutmacher visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

Agriculture In-depth-- Focus on Agritourism during National Travel and Tourism Week (Episode 55)

Interest in agritourism experiences continues to increase, especially in rural states like South Dakota. In this episode, Jacey Ellsworth with Travel South Dakota shares information about what tourists and travelers are asking for and how to start an agritourism opportunity on your farm or ranch.

Agriculture In-depth-- The questionable future of AM and FM radio in vehicles (Episode 54)

Automobile manufacturers have been spreading the word that they will not be including AM radios in many of the new models they’re producing. In some cases, manufacturers are also saying FM radio won’t be included either. Former National Association of Farm Broadcasting president and past NAFB Broadcaster of the Year Brian Winnekins owns WRDN radio in Durand, WI. He's been diligently following this topic and joins DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra to talk about it.

Players Perspective - Episode 44 - Lincoln Kienholz

Future Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz discusses his new-found celebrity status and more with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and Brian Oakland.

Agriculture In-depth-- Xylazine use in animal agriculture (Episode 53)

The South Dakota Department of Health has issued a warning to the public and medical professionals about the threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. The Drug Enforcement Administration has reported that this mixture is becoming increasingly widespread and poses a significant risk to public health.

Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is often mixed with other drugs to increase their effects. Xylazine is a sedative commonly used on large animals such as horses and is not intended for human consumption. The combination of these two substances can lead to respiratory depression, seizures and even death.

In this episode, South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson talks about xylazine, how its used and how it should be stored.