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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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. -
For decades, the Heritage Center at Maȟpíya Lúta has invited Indigenous artists from all over the country to exhibit their work in a special art show. -
The Toby Eagle Bull Memorial Skate Park in Pine Ridge is home to the Toby Classic, which attracts skaters of all experience levels to compete in a tribute to Toby Eagle Bull. -
Chewy Rodriguez sings his cover of Wildest Dreams. -
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A group called Rails To Trails Conservancy wanted to revitalize the Highline railroad bed. By 1989, a plan was put together for what we know as the George S. Mickelson Trail. -
The Rise of truck travel was one of the reasons for the Highline's demise. By 1983, the line was declared abandoned. -
The Burlington sent seasoned contractors to traverse the unique grade of the Black Hills. They completed 110 miles of track in just over 100 days.
