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Earl Sande | South Dakota Almanac

By Nate Wek
Published May 2, 2019 at 5:55 PM CDT
Earl Sande

Earl Sande is one of the most iconic horse jockey's in American history. The Groton, South Dakota native would go onto win many top tier events, which includes three victories at the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown achievement in 1930.
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Nate Wek
Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.
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