Ben Kuhns has been on-the-air and in the broadcasting industry since 1996. He’s worked with radio and TV station in South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. He studied journalism and political science at the University of Nebraska in Kearney. Ben is also an award winning audio/video producer. In addition to commercial and imaging production for radio stations in Sioux Falls, he has been the voice of, and produced, several region-wide commercial campaigns. Ben is the Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media markets in South and North Dakota where he manages and produces online content inspired by the local communities. Ben was born and raised in Western Nebraska and has been in Sioux Falls, SD since 2006. He also thinks he is fiction writer and essayist, and his wife thinks he's funny.
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Time for a New South Dakota State Motto? Here’s 17 Ideas
It's more than just a phrase on a sign, it is our state's branding statement, so let's freshen things up. How about some brainstorming? I’ll start:
Like A Lightbulb: Do You Remember The Extra ‘Rudolph’ Lyrics?
Those lyrics are so engrained into my mind that I have to shout them out with glee every time I hear the song. Much to the chagrin of my Christmas music-loving daughter.
This 1968 TV News Report on a Sioux Falls Elementary School Is a Must-See
I came across this video recently. It's a news report from KELO-TV's Eugenia Hartig in 1968 about the (then) new student made mural at Cleveland Elementary.
Sioux Empire On Tap 2025: Craft Beer Extravaganza Returns To Sioux Falls
It’s Sioux Falls' favorite excuse to come together, celebrate, and sample the region's best beers. Tickets for Sioux Empire On Tap Are on sale now.
Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience Brings ‘Cool Yule’ to Sioux Falls
Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience “COOL YULE HOLIDAY TOUR” is coming to the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls for a FUN, SWINGING, HOLIDAY evening
6 Unforgettable Appearances by South Dakota Marching Bands in the Macy’s Parade
Schools from South Dakota have marched in the Macy's Parade six times since 1986. We scoured the internet for videos of those bands' performances in the parade:
8 Celebrities You May Run Into In South Dakota
You may have a better chance of a celebrity sighting in Minneapolis than in South Dakota, but there are some famous personalities you may run into in the 605.
I Hope I Never Meet Comedian Paul F. Tompkins – Let Me Explain
Paul F. Tompkins is a very funny comedian, actor, and performer, and I hope I never meet him. OK, let me backup, here. A statement like that needs some context.
Is South Dakota Facing a Harsh Winter? 20 Ways to Tell
Wondering if this winter will be harsh in South Dakota? Here are 20 signs that might give you a clue! Get ready and stay ahead of the cold.
Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire': A Historical Journey Through 119 Cultural References
From World War II to the 1980s, explore the fascinating historical references in Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' with your family.