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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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. -
November 2, 1889, was the day South Dakota became the 39th state and the day the Burlington and Missouri River Rail Road began laying track for what would become the Burlington, better known as the Highline. -
Relive the best dunks from the 2025 South Dakota Boys Basketball Tournaments -
There are more than 180 high schools in South Dakota. We asked the Mitchel Kernel student section at the Class AA Tournament if they could name some of those high schools and their mascots. -
The SDPB Fan Cam has been catching all the energy of the AA in Rapid City. -
SDPB caught up with the 10 seniors who proudly led the Rangers and the Hill City community to their first-ever boys state tournament appearance. -
There are more than 180 high schools in South Dakota. We asked the Spearfish Spartans student section at the Class AA Tournament if they could name some of those high schools and their mascots.
