I grew up on the North End of Sioux Falls, one in a long line of Lalleys who still hold ground around Terrace Park. I graduated from O'Gorman High School and the University of South Dakota. Following college, I was fortunate to spend more than two decades in journalism in South Dakota and Iowa. I love the give and take of good civic discourse, history and politics. To gain some sort of perspective on the world, I try to read books, primarily fiction for true perspective. My musical tastes were formed primarily obscure -- to most people -- pop and punk music from the '80s and '90s, though in truth any sort of jangly, smart pop music can get my attention.
Patrick Lalley
City Council Pressing for Answers on Siding Settlement is Encouraging [OPINION]
Several city councilors want Mayor Mike Huether’s administration make a presentation and answer questions about the once-secret-now-public settlement over the Premier Center siding.
Jolene Loetscher’s Bid for Sioux Falls Mayor Changes Complexion of Race [OPINION]
Former television reporter and advocate for victims of child abuse, Jolene Loetscher is holding a press conference on Friday to announce her bid for Mayor. It’s a bit of surprise but it’s rumbling around for a week or so now.
Sioux Falls Going the Wrong Way with Right-on-Red Turning [OPINION]
I'm dumbfounded by the City of Sioux Falls' announcement this week that it will allow turning right on red lights at two major intersections on Minnesota Avenue.
Paul Ten Haken Jumps Into Sioux Falls Mayor’s Race
There wasn't a lot of drama -- maybe a little -- when Paul Ten Haken announced he was running for mayor of Sioux Falls.
Zach DeBoer — Arts and Urban Planning Advocate — Running for City Council
I'd scheduled Zach DeBoer to be a guest on the Patrick Lalley Show a couple weeks ago. I wanted Zach to come on the show because of his interest in smart urban planning and involvement in the arts community.
In Today’s Political Climate, What is a Moderate? [OPINION]
What is a moderate and what do they believe in today's political climate?
How a Bike Saved My Life
People ask me all the time why I ride my bike to work. The answer is always pretty simple: I needed to change my life.
The Best Place to Watch the Eclipse May Be Your Computer
The solar eclipse coming up on Monday, Aug. 21, will be an awe-inspiring experience. Unless you're not in the fabled "Path of Totality," which will pass through Nebraska, so it's not too far away. Or if it's cloudy.
Business Defections from Trump Panel Signals Power of Economics [OPINION]
I take solace in the defection of corporate leaders from a panel organized by President Trump in response to his comments following the violence in Virginia.
The Guest Joke: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin edition
Producer Dan Peters and I have been asking our guests if they want to tell a joke. It started with the My Weird Friends Segment, where The Booneman, Common Man and Buffalo Maiden have offered jokes at the end of their appearances.