Jackson Dircks
Journalism InternJackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.
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Although Canada has not yet put a tariff on American corn, some worry if it will be included in the next round of retaliatory tariffs.The country is laying out all options. Some of South Dakota’s top exports to Canada are on the chopping block.
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South Dakota, the nation's third-largest honey producer, saw a drop in honey production last year.
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Gov. Larry Rhoden is asking President Trump to strike a rule requiring a seven-day waiting period before firearms and accessories can be shipped.
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A federal judge is rejecting the appeal of South Dakota’s lone death row inmate to overturn his guilty plea.
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For most people, a 12-hour span in the day looks like this – they wake up, eat breakfast, go to work, eat dinner and then prepare for bed.For Augustana University’s Bryn Greenwaldt, that’s enough time to become a Division 2 First-Team All-American in two completely different sports.
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A group is urging Gov. Larry Rhoden to veto a bill changing the petition gathering process for constitutional amendments.
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The impact of federal cuts and tariffs are being felt in places you might not expect – including your local coffee shop. Many are having to raise prices. It's due to a string of global events driving the cost of coffee up.
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Sioux Falls Christian gets their revenge against Hamlin in a rematch of the 2024 Class A Boys Basketball State Championships. The Chargers came out on top this time around, 61-51.
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SDPB’s Jackson Dircks had a conversation with SDSU’s Assistant Coach Sadie Thramer about what goes behind the scenes physically and mentally during a tournament run.
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A new wave of federal direct assistance to ag producers offering relief at a time prices are low, and inputs are high. But some of the state’s industry leaders worry it signals a shift farmers won’t like.