Blog---March 29, 2024—9-10—It’s YOUR Business—
   Our It’s YOUR Business Friday---yes the LAST FRIDAY of March---gave us a lot of great story lines to follow.

   Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---
     Late breaking—Chuck e Cheese--- open in Sioux Falls since 2001---announced Saturday will be there last day. As Jodi shared---they may be looking at another City location at a later time.

    Jodi and I were able to visit about the Biggest Announcement for Avera this week. We both covered the story in ways that was good for those counting on us.

     Yes it will be completed by 2026---the announcement by Metro Area that we had reached 300,000 made this event timely. Not only Sioux Falls but across a number of states----yes more workers and professionals needed and Dr. Ron Place—Regional President and CEO for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center---did a full follow-up with us in a 9:20 interview.

     Rural areas are looking forward to it----more help will be needed---and we encourage those looking at the medical profession to take note of opportunities that are ahead.

     Jessie Schmidt—BBB of South Dakota updated the eclipse’s path of totality set for April 8th. Jessie warned to make sure you are dealing with businesses you can trust. She shared a number of tips if you’re planning eclipse-related activities.

      If you do—celebrating a unique event like this with a crowd can be fun. If you are looking for an event or a viewing party----BBB says do your research first.
Know the time the eclipse is happening in your area
Check venues for special instructions like admission fees, and parking options. 
Be sure to bring your eclipse glasses or other viewing props.

      Experts warn that looking at it without protection could cause eye damage—so read up and be sure your glasses are safe.

      9:32---we followed the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast that drew more than a thousand---got here early so I could attend—listen and then do the interview in our show. 

      John Lynch and Shannon Nordstrom—joined us in the studio----and on this Black Friday----we talked about Mr. Lynch----quite the left-handed baseball pitcher with an Arizona College team---who lost his ability to throw---and turned to curb painting----and to many other past-times. But as he shared with the audience---he found the Lord---took awhile for him to identify----and we talked about what he did---how he showed up at seminary----and he felt the Lord answered. Today he travels the country and has been to Sioux Falls on several occasions.

   It was good for us to hear---and good for me as a reporter to see the emotions and reactions to the people in the audience.

   You’ll want to listen and perhaps it can help you today, tomorrow and in the next world.

    Joe Batcheller—Downtown Sioux Falls shared a number of events for this weekend---Remedy Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest, SD Festival of Books, Northern Plains Art Market, Reception for the 437 Project

     Just a few of the events—and our listeners tell us they want to include a list each Friday---and thanks to Joe’s team we do that.

     Diana Patterson—Sanford Careers went looking today for RN’s and LPN’s. 

     Norm Anderson---will have the blog/podcast available today—go to the KELO-AM website—look for It’s YOUR Business---March 29, 2024—9-10—use these notes as a guide to what’s in the show---and where to find it.

     Questions for us---feel free to call-text me at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.

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