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The Local Podcast

The Local Podcast

By: Pioneer Bank & Trust
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In a partnership with The HomeSlice Media Group and Pioneer Bank & Trust, we will talk to the region’s business leaders to help you grow your business with local resources.


Hosted by Clay Birkeland, Pioneer Bank & Trust Senior Vice President

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Episodes
  • The Future of the Family Farm with Kyle Holt

    The Future of the Family Farm with Kyle Holt
    Sep 5 2025
    Clay talks with Kyle Holt, CEO of the South Dakota AG Foundation, about the organization's mission to support the future of the state's number one industry. Kyle explains how the foundation is addressing major challenges in agriculture, particularly the massive transfer of wealth facing an aging generation of producers. Learn about their flagship "Keep Farmers Farming" initiative, which provides legacy consultants to help families navigate the complex succession planning process. Since taking over the program in January, the foundation has more than doubled the number of farm families it serves, now assisting over 100 with their transition plans.

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    18 mins
  • Fraudcast: President & CEO Dylan Clarkson Breaks Down Today’s Top Scams

    Fraudcast: President & CEO Dylan Clarkson Breaks Down Today’s Top Scams
    Jun 17 2025

    In this vital episode of The Local Podcast, host Clay Birkeland welcomes back Dylan Clarkson, President and CEO of Pioneer Bank and Trust, for a critical conversation on the evolving landscape of financial fraud. With real-time updates from the South Dakota Bankers Association, Dylan outlines how scams—from Bitcoin traps to AI-generated voice impersonations—are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.


    Together, Clay and Dylan explore current fraud trends, including investment cons, cybercrimes, business email compromise, and romance scams, with a special focus on those targeting older Americans. They detail how scammers coach victims to bypass bank scrutiny, using urgency and emotional manipulation to override rational decision-making.


    Listeners will learn:


    • How recent scams are structured and deployed in South Dakota
    • Why “kindly” might be a red flag in suspicious emails
    • Why increased scrutiny from your bank is a sign of protection, not intrusion
    • Five (or more) practical ways to prevent yourself or loved ones from falling victim to fraud

    Whether you're a business owner, retiree, or everyday consumer, this episode provides actionable tips to stay safe in a time when digital deception is just a click—or phone call—away.

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    24 mins
  • Water for the West with Kristen Conzet and Cory Chorne

    Water for the West with Kristen Conzet and Cory Chorne
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode of The Local Podcast, host Clay Birkeland dives into the future of water in Western South Dakota with guests Kristen Conzet and Corey Chorne from the Western Dakota Regional Water System. From the roots of a study at the School of Mines to the billion-dollar pipeline vision pulling from the Missouri River, the trio explores drought concerns, population growth, and the long road toward sustainable, reliable water infrastructure. It’s a fascinating look at the work happening today to ensure taps keep flowing tomorrow—because out here, water isn't just life, it’s livelihood.


    Learn more at wd-rws.org

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    38 mins
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