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Nate Wek
SDPB Sports Content Producer and Sports and Recreation ReporterNate 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 two kids Braxan and Jordy, live in Canton, SD.
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Freshman rodeo competitor Arina Haugen takes home All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors after national finals. Plus SDPB's Nate Wek shares what sports are right on the horizon.
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Arina Haugen of Sturgis is returning home this week with All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors from the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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While Ryen Shepick put in the work to win multiple events at this year's state rodeo finals, she didn't compete alone.
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SDPB's Nate Wek shares the story of one rodeo competitor who might not have qualified for Nationals, but has found what has many coming back to compete year after year.
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The 2024 South Dakota High School Rodeo championship wrapped up, and all the winner saddles have been handed out. SDPB's Nate Wek shares some of the highlights.
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Tava Sexton of Whitewood had an eventful week at the state finals rodeo in Ft. Pierre. Not only was she named the Queen for 2024, but she also qualified for nationals in girl’s cutting.
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The 2024 SDHSRA state rodeo finals took place this week from Ft. Pierre. Here are all of the individuals who qualified for nationals at this year's event.
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SDPB's Nate Wek explains the events, schedule, and excitement that surrounds the State High School Rodeo Championships.
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Taryn Kloth, a Sioux Falls native and an alumni of O’Gorman high school, is headed to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games. Kloth, along with her Louisiana State University teammate Kristen Nuss, will compete for Team USA in Beach Volleyball.
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The 75th year of the SDHSRA state rodeo finals will take place in Ft. Pierre this week on June 12-15. This year, SDPB will provide live streaming options for all four days of the event.