Meet Jerry Olson aka The Big Swede | Dakota Life

SDPB | By SDPB Staff

Published June 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM CDT

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In 2002, SDPB had the opportunity to interview Jerry Olson, aka "The Big Swede", about his storied rodeo career. Jerry passed away in 2017 at his home in Belle Fourche at the age of 81.

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