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The Local Podcast

The Local Podcast

Written 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
  • Keeping Farmers Farming With Alan Hojer

    Keeping Farmers Farming With Alan Hojer
    Oct 6 2025
    Host Clay Birkeland welcomes Allen Hojer of Keep Farmers Farming to discuss the critical topic of succession planning for South Dakota's farms and ranches. Allen shares his experience helping over 400 agricultural operations navigate the complex process of transitioning their life's work to the next generation. The conversation explores creating a clear vision, finding peace for the entire family, and keeping future generations inspired to continue the legacy. This episode covers the importance of planning for one of the largest transfers of wealth in our nation's history, ensuring the vitality of our rural communities for years to come.

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    21 mins
  • 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
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