The Chislic King of South Dakota | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Eighty-five-year-old Kenny Konrad, the legendary “Chislic King,” has been running Kaylor Locker for sixty-five years — since he was just nineteen. Known for their iconic South Dakota staple, chislic, Kenny still works long days making sausage and managing the books, refusing to retire despite his age. Recently featured in The New York Times, the small-town business is finally getting national attention — though Kenny himself hasn’t seen the article yet, thanks to a flat tire on a trip. His daughter-in-law calls him “The Chislic King,” and while he knows retirement is inevitable, he’ll miss…