Todd Epp is a writer, historian and recovering lawyer from Harrisburg, S.D. Besides practicing law, Todd has been a broadcast journalist in South Dakota at S.D. Public TV, KSFY-TV and KDLT-TV and in Kansas at KTWU-TV. In the summer of 2013, Todd returned from an 18 month stint as a consultant at the Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. He's also lived in or traveled to Syria, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, Pamama, Germany, France, Spain and Canada, But home is the Sioux Empire. He is married to Donna Osment-Epp, Ph.D. and has two adult children, Sarah and Matt. Hear him when he fills in on the Main Street Cafe or Viewpoint University or read him here on KSOO.com.
Todd Epp
CDC Takes South Dakota to Task on Anti-Smoking Funding. How Much Should the State Spend?
(NPN) -- South Dakota’s tobacco prevention funding should be nearly tripled, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.
When is the Cheapest Day to Buy Gas in South Dakota? It’s Pretty Consistent.
Need to fill up the gas tank? If you live in South Dakota, you might want to wait until Wednesday.
Dakota Politicians Brag About Low Unemployment. One Rate Paints Darker Picture.
Rates for long-term unemployment in North and South Dakota are five to nine times the “official” unemployment rates.
South Dakota’s Signature Drink: The President?
South Dakota has four Presidents carved in its midst. And according to BuzzFeed.com, they have thusly “honored” the state with “The President” cocktail.
REPORT: Sioux Area Metro Ridership Down Slightly, Revenues Exceed Projections
Besides discussing changes and additions to Sioux Falls bus routes, the Public Transit Advisory Board also received a report on 2013 ridership and other statistics regarding the Sioux Area Metro.
Sioux Falls Transit Board Passes Changes to Routes
Changes are coming to the Sioux Falls bus system.
STUDY: South Dakota Spends Smaller Percentages on Education, Welfare Than National Averages
South Dakota and most Northern Plains states spend less on welfare than the national average but are above, below and at national averages for education spending, according to a recent government study.
MoveOn.org Targets Gov. Daugaard’s Medicaid Stand
A progressive advocacy group has targeted Gov. Dennis Daugaard for failing to support expanded Medicaid coverage in South Dakota.
STUDY: South Dakota Has Low Homeless, High Unsheltered Rates
South Dakota is among the best states in the nation for the number of homeless citizens per 1,000 population—1.31 per thousand.
STUDY: South Dakota Wants Nothing, Wyoming Wants an Aircraft Carrier
South Dakota and Iowa want nothing. At least as far as Google Search’s autocomplete is concerned.