Someone You Should Know: Wrestling From the Heart
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - When you think about professional wrestling, Sioux Falls might not be the first place that comes to mind but a former fan favorite now calls the city…
Someone You Should Know: South Dakota's First Presidential Leadership Scholar
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - She’s been a television reporter, advertising company owner, candidate for mayor and mom to a two-year-old. Now, she's a Presidential Leadership Scholar. No one would ever accuse Jolene Loetscher…
Someone You Should Know: South Dakota's Miss Amazing Teen 2019
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Every year, around 150 girls and women with disabilities and their families come together for Miss Amazing's national summit. Each year, families bond over…
Someone You Should Know: New Colman Veterans Memorial Park Organizer
COLMAN, S.D. - In Colman, a small town of fewer than 600 people, there is something new going on. Leaders have organized the construction of a veteran’s memorial park. The monument…
Someone You Should Know: The Roller Derby Family
SIOUX FALLS, SD--- This week's Someone You Should Know is a team, a roller derby team that has built a team-oriented culture. Jayme Nelson aka "Pain Maker" started SoDak Attack in 2012…
Someone You Should Know: Planning with a Purpose
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A Sioux Falls man is working behind the scenes to help others in the community. Throughout the year, there are ways for thousands of people to give…
Someone You Should Know: Jordan Stone
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Mental illness is not often discussed because it is a difficult subject. Most people choose to ignore it. This week's someone you should know, however, is…
Someone You Should Know: Roosevelt Teacher Awarded for Music Education
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A local music teacher is getting national attention from the country music world all while inspiring her students. Choir class at Roosevelt High School is Robyn…
Someone You Should Know: Tyler Goldade
ABERDEEN, SD--- Northern State University's Dakoh Hall for me and you may seem accessible, but for Tyler Goldade, he has to walk all the way around the building where it more…
Someone You Should Know: 911 Dispatchers
CANTON, S.D. - The police officers and firefighters are always thanked for their dedication and service whenever there is an emergency. But now this week is all about the 911 dispatchers. "It's neat…
Someone You Should Know: High School Soccer Coach Goal for Inclusion
HARRISBURG, SD--- Superman may have his cape and batman his belt. But, Harrisburg High School Head Girls Soccer Coach Desiree Parmenter has her own kind of superpower and it's called player of…
Someone You Should Know: Young Singer's Success
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A Sioux Falls seventh grader is accomplishing a lot at such a young age. She's singing her way to some amazing experiences. KDLT's Miranda Paige introduces us to…
Someone You Should Know: Jej Vinson
FLANDREAU, SD- It was a voice that reached all parts of the world and the reaction from "The Voice" Coaches speaks for itself. In fact, former Flandreau resident Jej Vinson didn't realize all four…
Someone You Should Know: Chad Pickard's Passion for Bicycling Extends into Schools
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A Sioux Falls man with a passion for biking is hoping to pass on his love for two wheels to the next…
Someone You Should Know: 2019 Teacher of the Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Teaching can be a rewarding job, but those who do it aren't always acknowledged for their hard work. One Lincoln High School teacher finally got the…
Someone You Should Know: Sanaa’s Love of Cooking
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- When a Sioux Falls woman with a love of cooking decided to open her own restaurant, some of her friends thought she was crazy.…
Someone You Should Know: The Baby Rocker
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-It's critical that babies who are born prematurely receive a lot of attention while in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, but parents can't always be there. At the Sanford NICU,…
Someone You Should Know: The Blue Light Podcast
GARRETSON, S.D.- Small towns normally don't do a lot of their own promotions, but Tyler Ramsbey is doing that for the town of Garretson. A town of about 1,166 people.…
Someone You Should Know: Dustin Hansen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Galynn Huber is someone we have heard from a lot from over the years. He was the street operations manager for the city…
Someone You Should Know: Garretson Chef Gives Back
GARRETSON, S.D.- Free coffee and soup on an extremely cold day. Although Garretson Chef, Omar Thornton closed his restaurant Wednesday, his doors were open to anyone who needed a place…
Someone You Should Know: Willie Sanchez
LAKE POINSETT, S.D.- Willie Sanchez knew a little bit about Major League Baseball player Edgar Martinez. Who was recently inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame. "He had a fair…
Someone You Should Know: Voice of the Stampede
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - From the calm, to the exciting Jim Olander has given plenty of both those sides in his 16 years broadcasting play-by-play for the Sioux Falls…
Someone You Should Know: Madison Native Competing In The Titan Games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - You may remember this Madison gymnastics star. All eyes were on Jenessa Goeman at gymnastics competitions growing up. Now, the USF grad is taking on an…
Someone You Should Know: Rosie's Cafe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - There is nothing like the smell of bacon in the morning and for the past 35 years, Rosie's Cafe has been starting people's day sunny side…
Someone You Should Know: Flandreau Dispatcher Retiring After 41 Years
FLANDREAU, S.D.-It's rare to stay at any job for over forty years, but especially in a job as stressful as being an emergency dispatcher. However, one Flandreau women has accomplished…
Someone You Should Know: Baby Bella Follow-Up
CROOKS, S.D. - One year ago, we brought you the story of Isabella Mares. The baby girl was born weighing two pounds. She spent last Christmas fighting for her life…
Someone You Should Know: Jeweler Creates Custom Keepsakes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - If a photo is worth a thousand words, how do you quantify the handwriting or fingerprint of a loved one who is no longer here? A woman in Sioux…
Someone You Should Know: Turner Co. Deputy Helps Deliver Baby
PARKER, S.D. - Law enforcement officers are trained to be prepared for any kind of situation, but it's not often they're asked to deliver a baby. "I never anticipated it, but I'm…
Someone You Should Know: Watertown Couple Celebrates 90th Birthdays
WATERTOWN, S.D. - Verlyn and Bud Drayer have 11 great-grand children and plenty of stories to tell, and now they have something more to smile about. The couple is celebrating their 90th…
Someone You Should Know: Never Far from the Big Screen
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. - "I just love movies, I can't say that enough." There's plenty of movie fanatics out there, but Brian Anderson might just top the list. "Riding…
Someone You Should Know: Homegrown Help at World Series
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --- The Major League Baseball World Series was played in Boston and Los Angeles, but a student who goes to school in Sioux Falls played an important role at the historic Fenway Park. KDLT’s Nicole Griffith introduces…
Someone You Should Know: Homemade Haunted House
PARKER, S.D. - For many people, Halloween is all about the candy, but for one, he makes it his mission to scare people. "When they see the ship sail, they know it's close to halloween," said Parker resident, Rick Niezwaag.…
Someone You Should Know: Brandon 11-Year-Old Turns Bicycle Accident into Activism
BRANDON, S.D. - An 11-year-old Brandon boy is turning a scary bicycle accident into a chance to promote change. "I've been riding without training wheels since I was four years old. Three years old actually." McKeown has been riding the…
Someone You Should Know: Former WHS Coach Facing His Toughest Opponent
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - When someone is sick or hurt, their family usually rallies around them for support. And when your family includes more than 1,800 high school students,…
Someone You Should Know: Mitchell's Costume Connoisseur
MITCHELL, S.D. - It would be nearly impossible to walk into Einstein's in Mitchell and not find the perfect costume. From storybook characters to the classics, Einstein's has more than 100,000 costumes with…
Someone You Should Know: Miss South Dakota USA
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - An SDSU student is taking home a big win. Over the weekend, Abby Merschman was crowned Miss South Dakota USA. The 22-year-old conquered the swimsuit, evening wear,…
Someone You Should Know: The Champion Behind The Scenes
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Running the biggest golf tournament in South Dakota has become one man's full-time job. He's made sacrifices for the Sanford International, but you rarely see him…
Someone You Should Know: Volunteer Firefighters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The South Dakota fire community lost one of its own this weekend. A Sturgis Volunteer Firefighter died in the line of duty Friday, while fighting a house fire…
Someone You Should Know: The Man Behind the Mural
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - From the walls to the ceilings of downtown hot spots, one Sioux Falls artist is painting his way around town. His work is bright and bold,…
Someone You Should Know: Artist Shaine Schroeder
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Art has always been a part of Shaine Schroeder's life. As a little boy he picked up drawing. He's more recently taken his work to a…
Someone You Should Know: Heroes Who Step Up
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A firefighter's job isn't easy. It involves interacting with people on what's often their hardest day. And sometimes, those firefighters have the ability…
Someone You Should Know: High School Student Helps Color the Gap
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- A Sioux Falls High School Junior is proving that even something as small as a crayon can make a big impact. However, she's doing more than just adding…
Someone You Should Know: Tea's Tiny Triathlete Wins National Title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Meet Evelyn DeGeest. She’s not even in the first grade, but Evelyn has competed in 24 youth triathlons. The impressive feat starts with a swim. “It’s really fun because…
Someone You Should Know: Two SD Turkeys to Meet President Trump On Thanksgiving Day
HURON, S.D. - Every Thanksgiving, the President of the United States is gifted a turkey - and usually pardons it as a Thanksgiving tradition. This year, for the first time, that special turkey…
Someone You Should Know: Miracle Man
MADISON, S.D.-Each year the dairy queen in Madison has one of the biggest turnouts in the country for Miracle Treat Day. The annual event sees one dollar from each…
Someone You Should Know: On The Run
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - If you peek at Paula Gordon’s journal, you’ll learn about a doctor’s appointment she had 19 years ago. "Monday July 12th, 1999,” said Gordon. "He suggested I run…
Someone You Should Know: Clipper Jim
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - It’s a laugh you can’t miss - one neighbors often hear coming from Jim Dresch’s barber shop. ”I just love what I do,” said Dresch.…
Someone You Should Know: K-BACK FM's 'Crash'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - His is a voice you should know, 'Crash' from K-BACK FM has been on the air for decades but if you haven't seen him…
Someone You Should Know: Silver Anniversary on Skis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- It's a special day for a long-time water ski show in Sioux Falls. The team is celebrating independence day and their 25th anniversary with the biggest and best…
Someone You Should Know: 'Peep' the Sioux Falls Kid Mascot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --- From furry birds to fierce bulls a Sioux Falls nine year old is grabbing the attention of local and national sports teams as he pursues his dream…
