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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A resolution asking voters to change the percentage a constitutional amendment must receive in a general election from 50% to 60% is approved by the Legislature. -
A bill prohibiting counties, municipalities and townships from placing firearm restrictions on employees, officers and volunteers passes the Senate floor. -
The South Dakota Senate is passing a pair of bills changing eligibility requirements for voters. -
A fight between two individuals in Sioux Falls left one dead in a case police are now investigating as a homicide. -
A group of fans was kicked out of a Watertown Shamrocks minor league hockey game for inappropriate behavior. -
Augustana University played in its first conference tournament for Division I hockey this weekend. -
A bill requiring updated labeling requirements for firemen’s personal protective equipment in the state failed on the House floor. -
A Senate committee advanced a bill that proponents say is a “tough on crime” approach to illegal fentanyl distribution in the state. -
A bill removing affirmative defenses for librarians accused of distributing obscene materials to minors advances out of committee. -
A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board advances out of committee.
