DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

The future of the Sunset paddle boat is still uncertain even after discussion between the owners and city officials took up a good portion of this week’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Hear the discussion in this KGFX Beyond the Mic.

Chain type gift exchanges such as "Secret Sister" are illegal in the US, but "Secret Santa" exchanges are allowed. Find out why in this KGFX Beyond the Mic with Better Business Bureau South Dakota state director Jessie Schmidt.

In this KGFX Beyond the Mic, Regional Outreach director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Ron Wirtz shares what he sees as bright spots and low points in South Dakota's overall economy.

In this KGFX Beyond the Mic, Better Business Bureau state director for South Dakota Jessie Schmidt shares some tips about the "big sales" offered during the holiday shopping.

Gov. Dennis and First Lady Linda Daugaard chat with KGFX news and farm director Jody Heemstra about their time leading the state of South Dakota. From questions people ask, to places they've gone to things they've accomplished, hear more from the Daugaards in this edition of KGFX Beyond the Mic.

The annual Grey Goose Halloween Display is open through Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Hear more about it in this KGFX Beyond the Mic.

As part of its 2018 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform Monday (Oct. 15) at 7:30 p.m. at Riggs High School in Pierre. Dakota Radio Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra chatted with US Marine Band director Col. Jason Fettig about the band, the tour and the music they perform. To reserve your tickets go to ticketleap.com and search for the US Marine Band. The group will also perform in Aberdeen, SD, Oct. 14 and in Sioux Falls, SD, Oct. 16.

The Pierre City Commission is considering implementing a sales tax rebate program for eligible businesses. A public hearing will be held at its meeting Oct. 23, 2018. In this KGFX Beyond the Mic, hear the initial discussion about the proposed plan.

During the October 2018 SD Perspective" program, Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and DRG news and farm director Jody Heemstra talked about Native Americans' Day, the new National Guard Memorial at Rapid City, the USS South Dakota submarine, work on the state budget and some of his most memorable moments as Lt. Gov.

"SD Perspective" airs the second Monday of each month at 3:06pm on KGFX.

In this edition of KGFX Beyond the Mic, learn how a Project Connect event plans to bring services and those who need them together.