The Dakota News Network is a respected resource of important information throughout the Dakotas. Staffed by award-winning broadcasters, served by the Associated Press, and featuring active participation of affiliate news departments, the Dakota News Network has been a trusted source for news, sports, and weather since 1984.
Dakota News Network
Program Team
Mark Swartzell
News Director
Mark is a native of Jamestown, North Dakota with news broadcast experience in Jamestown, Fargo, Bismarck, Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Chicago. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Mary, Bismarck. Mark is a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Fargo Post 2 of the American Legion.
Steve Carlson
Sports
Steve Carlson has covered sports in the Dakotas and the Upper Midwest for over 40 years. As a former sports director, reporter, and talk show host, Steve is a veteran of thousands of play-by-play events. He has covered everything from The World Series to pro and college football championships, high school sports, rodeo, and even sled dog racing!
Program Schedule
| Day | Time (Central) | Program | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 5:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 6:06 a.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 6:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 7:06 a.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 7:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 8:06 a.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 8:15 a.m. | Traveler's Weather & Summary | 3:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 8:25 a.m. | South Dakota Sports | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 8:36 a.m. | North Dakota Sports | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 8:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 9:06 a.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 9:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 10:06 a.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 11:55 a.m. | South Dakota News | 4.00 |
| Mon-Sat | 12:06 p.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 12:25 p.m. | South Dakota Sports | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 12:36 p.m. | North Dakota Sports | 4:00 |
| Mon-Sat | 2:15 p.m. | Traveler's Weather & Summary | 3:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 2:55 p.m. | South Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 3:06 p.m. | North Dakota News | 4:00 |
| Mon-Fri | 3:25 p.m. | South Dakota Sports | 4.00 |
| Mon-Fri | 3:36 p.m. | North Dakota Sports | 4.00 |
| Mon-Fri | 3:55 p.m. | South Dakota News | 4.00 |
| Mon-Fri | 4:06 p.m. | North Dakota News | 4.00 |