To commemorate and celebrate the Dakota Life team's adventure to create a portrait of the people and places of McLaughlin, James Little Eagle gifted us a hand-made diamond willow walking cane. He also taught us about the local culture, history, and why many residents forego the name McLaughlin, and call it Bear Soldier.
Tim Davison joined the SDPB team in 2022 as an Emerging Content Producer. Originally from Nebraska, Tim has held many different positions over his career, including work on film and media projects focused on natural history and wildlife conservation. Most recently, he worked on Planet California, which aired in the summer of 2022 on PBS. An outdoorsman and oil painter, Tim describes himself as a lover of strong coffee, witty puns, and well-crafted storytelling. He and his wife, Stephanie Arne of Pierre, currently live with their dogs, cats, and innumerable plants in Sioux Falls.