Jaxon Thorson
Jaxon Thorson is an Emerging Media Producer for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. As a filmmaker, Jaxon loves to tell stories through Photos & Video. He attended the University of South Dakota where he majored in Media & Journalism and Minored in German & Film. Jaxon grew up in Rapid City and travels to Germany for visits with his family. He also enjoys going to the movies and listening to music.
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For the third straight year, Gayville-Volin is at the state volleyball tournament. One of the senior leaders, Taylor Hoxeng, has taken an extra special journey to get to this moment. -
Coaches face all kinds of challenges, but the toughest are the ones you don’t see coming. For Douglas volleyball coach Sarah Tucker, an early-season incident forced her to shift focus away from the game. -
St. Thomas More is going for their first football state championship in their 7th trip to the Dome. Their last bout was in 2014 when they lost to Parkston. SDPB checked in with the Cavaliers to learn more about a family connection that had been decades in the making -
What you find upstairs at Newell's City Hall might surprise you. Come take a look around quite a collection. -
Meet the fantastic gymnasts at Country Twisters Gymnastics -
Meet Liz and the Begalka Family — the green thumbs behind Sodak Gardens near Clear Lake. -
It was a hot one outside, and the action was even hotter during the 2025 SDHSRA State Rodeo Finals -
Rodeo life ain't all glory and gold buckles! The guys and gals at the SDHSRA Rodeo Finals made it look easy—but not every moment went as planned. Here’s a look at some of the wipeouts, whoopsies, and wild rides you didn’t see coming! -
The Avon Pirates are playing without senior Ashley Tolsma during their state tournament run. So why is Ashley missing the state tournament? We asked their Coach Paul Kuhlman. -
Meet pole-vaulting sisters - Ciana, Kelsey, and Tenlee, and their dad and coach Chris Stiefel of Custer. You could say, pole-vaulting runs in their family.
