South Dakota offers two very different radio worlds: the eastern agricultural plains centered around Sioux Falls, and the western Black Hills centered around Rapid City. Linking them is I-90, a highway that crosses grasslands, the Missouri River, and the Badlands before climbing into the Black Hills. Radio is the soundtrack of that drive, and South Dakota's stations capture both landscapes.
Sioux Falls Radio Stations
KSOO 1140 AM — Sioux Falls's Legacy News-Talk Station
KSOO 1140 AM has served Sioux Falls and Eastern South Dakota since 1922, making it one of the oldest stations on the Northern Plains. A news-talk format covers South Dakota politics, agriculture, and Sioux Falls area sports — particularly University of South Dakota and South Dakota State Jackrabbits athletics. During blizzards and agricultural emergencies, KSOO becomes the essential voice for the entire region.
KELO 1320 AM — South Dakota's Radio News Leader
KELO 1320 AM is one of the most respected news operations in the region, combining radio with a major television station to provide statewide news coverage that no other outlet can match. KELO's farm news, weather reporting, and legislative coverage are must-haves for South Dakota's agricultural communities. It's the news voice of the Mount Rushmore State.
Rapid City Radio Stations
KNBZ 92.3 FM — Country Radio for the Black Hills
KNBZ 92.3 FM serves Rapid City and the Black Hills with country music, a fitting soundtrack for a region of cowboy culture, Mount Rushmore, and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally fame. The Black Hills area draws millions of tourists each summer, but it's also home to a deeply rooted ranching and logging community. KNBZ speaks to both audiences with contemporary country hits and local Black Hills coverage.
Aberdeen Radio Stations
KAUR 89.1 FM — Northern State University Radio
KAUR 89.1 FM is Northern State University's radio station in Aberdeen, playing alternative, indie, and eclectic programming for North-Central South Dakota. Aberdeen is home to Northern State University and Presentation College and sits at the heart of the "Glacial Lakes" region where outdoor recreation and agriculture define daily life. KAUR provides a young, creative voice in a small-market city that could otherwise have little alternative radio.
Listen to South Dakota Radio Stations Online
All South Dakota stations above stream free at RadioStationsUSA.com. From the Mount Rushmore gateway at Rapid City to the agricultural heartland around Sioux Falls, South Dakota's radio culture reflects a state of open sky and deep roots. Browse all South Dakota radio stations in our directory.
