Hi, my name is Chad McKenzie. I host the Main Street Café, mornings on 1140 KSOO, along with News Director Beth Warden. I’m considered one of the “old farts” in Sioux Falls radio. I’ve been waking people up in the tri-state area since 1984. I spent my formative years growing up on a small farm just outside of Chester, South Dakota. After deciding that wasn’t my cup of tea, and realizing I had the gift of gab, I enrolled at South Dakota State University, where I went on to graduate and land a radio job in Sioux Falls and I’ve been here ever since. Back in the 1990’s, I also did weather for KELOLAND Television. It was then I realized radio was my true love. Whenever I have any free time, you’ll find me either on a golf course with friends, or riding motorcycle down a two-lane country road.
Chad McKenzie
Minnesota State Fair Announces New Fair Food for This Year
Even though the Minnesota State Fair is still a couple of months away, fair officials have announced this year's lineup of new foods available this year.
Local Mother and Daughter Team Named Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to Linda and Lori Heberling on being named the June Volunteers of the Month. Linda and Lori have been volunteering at Lunch Is Served since 2014.
Local Scout Gets His Eagle Badge by Building a Children’s Area at Crooks Library
Thirteen year old James Cruse recently completed his Eagle Scout Badge by leading a service project to build a children's area onto the Crooks library.
Governor Daugaard Appoints Sioux Falls Area Citizens to Boards
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has appointed several Sioux Falls area residents to serve on a number of state boards.
Sanford Children’s Hospital Taking Part in Cutting-Edge Research
Seven children’s hospitals across the United States, including Sanford Children's in Sioux Falls, are collaborating to perform cutting-edge pediatric care.
Study Shows the More Complicated the Baby Monitor the Easier It Is to Hack
According to the Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association, you want to make sure you keep current with the updates if you have a baby monitor in the house.
Sioux Falls City Council Recognizes Four ‘Siouxperheros’ at Its Meeting
The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday night (6/5) recognized four individuals for being "siouxperheros" within the community.
T. Denny Donates $100 Million to National University
South Dakota's most famous philanthropist has just donated $100-million dollars to National University - a nonprofit that focuses on philanthropy.
Why Many of the Downtown Storm Sewer Inlets Are Being Painted
By this weekend several of the storm sewers in Downtown Sioux Falls will be painted with bright, vibrant colors. It's to draw attention to the Big Sioux River.
Keep the Kids Busy This Summer by Encouraging Them to Volunteer
The Helpline Center is out with its new list of volunteer opportunities. This week they're also launching their family-friendly, do-it-yourself project.