Good Morning and Good Luck, Gary Ellenbolt

Garry Ellenbolt.

On behalf of SDPB’s listeners and supporters, we wish longtime Morning Edition host Gary Ellenbolt best wishes as he and his wife move on to new adventures in California.

Gary and his wife Sandy are choosing to relocate to be near family, including a new granddaughter. Sandy also has a new job in institutional research compliance at a university.

“Gary Ellenbolt has shown up each and every morning to do his job,” says Cara Hetland, SDPB Director of Radio. “ It’s a job he takes very seriously and professionally. He has kept South Dakotans informed on severe weather conditions, election results, gas prices, high school sports and the news of the day – day in and day out. Gary has shared things he wonders about, interesting facts about places and people, and really bad puns. He was serious when he needed to be and when it was appropriate he attempted to be funny. Sometimes he succeeded and sometimes he made listeners groan. I appreciate all Gary has brought to SDPB and we wish him well with his new adventure in California. I will miss him. I know many in South Dakota will as well.”

Best of luck to the Ellenbolts and thank you for your committed service to SDPB, Gary!