Jackson Dircks
ReporterJackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.
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South Dakota Highway Patrol saturation patrols in Belle Fourche, Huron, and Yankton led to dozens of arrests. -
PodcastsToday from SDPB - the latest on what South Dakota producers are saying about bridge payments from the federal government and a look at the Rapid City Fire Department's recruiting efforts for its Veterans Wildland Fuel Module. -
Some South Dakota agriculture producers aren’t expecting much from recently announced federal relief dollars. -
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. It now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for a signature. -
PodcastsToday from SDPB - a decease-and-desist has been sent to an organization connected to an abortion ad campaign and a look at youth treatment and foster care in the Rapid City area.
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One of the major aspects of Gov. Larry Rhoden’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal is an uptick in the state’s budget reserves, due in part to the decline in federal funding some expect from the Trump Administration. -
PodcastsToday from SDPB - a look at the economy with federal farm aid on the way and one college's plans to help affordable housing in Sioux Falls.
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Southeast Technical College is hoping a new grant can benefit students and address the need for affordable housing at the same time. -
PodcastsToday from SDPB - Insights on the State of Rapid City and Pennington County addresses and Gov. Larry Rhoden's first remarks following his FY 27 budget address.
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PodcastsToday from SDPB - a look at new regulations in Rapid City are sparking debate around affordable housing, updates on renovations to the state capitol building and weather balloons that are launched by the National Weather Service.
