Jeff has been a part of the Sioux Falls media for 35 years. He grew up in Southern California, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a BA in Communications in 1986, before getting his start in television later that year at KNAZ-TV in Flagstaff, Arizona. He moved to Sioux Falls in 1989 to become Sports Director at KSFY-TV, a position he held for more than eight years. During that time, he was named ‘Sportscaster of the Year’ by the South Dakota Associated Press. His radio career began in September of 1997 and since 2011 he has been the mid-day host on B1027. In 2023, Jeff was inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame in the DJ category.
Jeff Harkness
Sioux Falls TV Viewers Now Have Another News Source
FNN at 9, a regional news and weather report, airs at 9:00 PM on weeknights
Massive Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Southwest Minnesota
The jackpot was just shy of the all-time record
Iowa Is Looking to Limit the Number of Speed Cameras
At least 19 cities and towns currently use automatic traffic enforcement systems
This South Dakota Town Has One of the Best U.S. Cultural Scenes
It's number two on this elite list
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store is Moving
One of our favorite places is being displaced by one of our least favorite things
The Small-Town Origins Of 5 Living Celebrities – South Dakota and Minnesota Edition
All come from places with less than 15,000 people
The Rare Minnesota Quarter That Could Make You Money
Some could be worth 1,000 times their original value
One of ‘The Best Burritos’ in the Country Can Be Found in South Dakota
Only 33 made the cut nationwide, and the Wet Burrito at Jacky's Restaurant is among the honorees.
Size Matters: South Dakota’s Giant Caves Leave a Lasting Impression
On the list of the longest caves in the world, two of the top six are just 30 miles apart in the Black Hills.
Some Surprise Members of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
The music shine turns 35 this year