GREATER DAKOTA NEWS SERVICE

~ Broadcasters “Always appreciate stories that expand on current issues on the front page (of the newspaper), the packages are easy to use.” “Gives me information and soundbites on information that I might not normally have.” “Good topics I wouldn’t otherwise get. The stories generally have enough of a Destination: statewide interest that I can use them.”

An Informed “Since we began three years ago, the Greater Dakota News Service has become a Citizenry terrific resource for news about non-profits and perspective that broadcasters Making across the state normally don’t get. As a journalist, it’s a privilege to learn more about the terrific groups working in our state, and what they have to say about the Educated major issues of the day.” Decisions ~David Law, GDNS Producer

“The news service is essential to covering issues of concern to South Dakotans. It has helped the non-profit community in our state reach the radio listening public with timely, breaking stories and has triggered additional coverage as other media echo stories breaking on the news service.” ~Susan M. Randall, Ph.D., South Dakota Coalition for Children

“Supporting the GDNS is good for the community, good for non- profits and good for journalism. Each month issues of statewide importance are covered with clarity and perspective. Thanks!" ~Lona Lewis, South Dakota Education Association

2002 ANNUAL REPORT SOUTH DAKOTA RADIO COVERAGE

23 14 1 2 11 15 3 24 7 26 27 31 18 16 17 19 8 9 4 5 6 10

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29 77 radio stations aired GDNS stories in 2002. 30 25

1. KGIM AM/FM (2) Aberdeen 12. KMIT, KGEK (2) Mitchell 22. KSOO, KXRB, KKLS, KMXC, KYBB, KIKN (6) 2. KKAA, KSDN AM/FM, KQAA, KBFO, KBWS (7) 13. KORN, KQRN (2) Mitchell Sioux Falls Aberdeen 14. KOLY AM, KMLO FM (2) Mobridge 23. KBWS (1) Sisseton 3. KBFS AM, KYDT FM (2) Belle Fourche 15. KDIO, KMSD, KPHR (3) Ortonville 24. KBHB (1) Sturgis 4. KBRK AM/FM (2) Brookings 16. KCCR, KLXS (2) Pierre 25. KOSZ, KVHT (2) Vermillion 5. KJJQ, KKQQ, KDBX (3) Brookings 17. KGFX, KPLO, KQKD, KPLO (4) Pierre 26 KDLO (1) Watertown 6. KKQQ (1) Brookings 18. KOTA, KDDX, KXXI, KDJS, KHSD (5) Rapid City 27. KWAT, KIXX, KDLO, KKSD (4) Watertown 7. KDJJ (1) Deadwood 19. KTOQ, KIQK, KSQY (3) Rapid City 28. KWYR AM/FM (2) Winner 8. KIJV AM/FM (2) Huron 20. KCSD (1) Sioux Falls 29. KYNT, KKYA (2) Yankton 9. KOKK, KZKK (2) Huron 21. KELO AM/FM, KWSN, KTWB, KROO (5) 30. WNAX, KCLH (2) Yankton 10. KJAM AM/FM (2) Madison Sioux Falls 31. KSDR AM/FM (2) Watertown 11. KMSD, KPHR, KDIO (3) Milbank

STORY BREAKOUT NUMBER OF RADIO STORIES STATIONS AIRING Arts & Culture7 247 Children's Issues17 625 Education8 268 Environment10 367 Health Issues15 579 Human Rights/Diversity11 406 Livable Wages/Working Families17 613 Mental Health7 266 Rural/Farming19 852 Senior Issues8 315 Smoking Prevention14 548 Welfare Reform5 162 T O T A L 138 5,248

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