DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

As spring field work gets underway in South Dakota, construction season also starts to ramp up, so it’s not a coincidence that National Work Zone Awareness Week is held this time of year. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele says this year’s theme is Work Zone Safety . . . Work With Us.”