I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. I graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School in 2009 and from the University of Sioux Falls in 2013. At USF, I majored in Media Studies with an emphasis in journalism. In the Media Studies program, I dabbled in all aspects of journalism. First, I was the sports editor and reporter for the newspaper, the Vessel. Second, I was an anchor/producer/reporter for College Week (30-minute television show). Lastly, I was a DJ for KCFS 94.5 (student radio station). At ESPN 99.1, I am a freelance sports writer. I write local and national articles, and a weekly Game of the Week story featuring a high school football game. When I am not writing for ESPN 99.1, he is filming and editing sports games at KDLT-News in Sioux Falls. I loves all sports, but loves basketball and football the most.
Sam Tastad
Former Tampa Bay Rays Minor Leaguer Steve Tinoco is Making Most of Opportunity with Sioux Falls Canaries
Steve Tinoco has certainly earned a spot on the Sioux Falls Canaries baseball team this summer.
The World Needs More Adam Silver’s and Isaiah Austin’s
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is setting the right example for basketball fans.
Sioux Falls is Finally Believing in Soccer
"USA, USA, USA!"
"I believe that we will win!"
Atlanta Falcons Rookie LB Tyler Starr Talks about Football, and Coming to SF
Atlanta Falcons and former University of South Dakota linebacker Tyler Starr joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Minnesota Twins Hit a Home Run in Free Agency
The Minnesota Twins don't spend big money when it comes to the offseason.
Phil Steele Talks Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota Football in the Big Ten
College football writer Phil Steele joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
Eric Macramalla Discusses the Latest in the Washington Redskins Trademark Case
Eric Macramalla, legal analyst at the Sport Network (TSN), joined Jeff Thurn on Friday’s edition of Overtime on ESPN 99.1.
Kyle Gibson Has Been Brilliant for the Twins Lately
Kyle Gibson hasn't allowed a run in 22 innings, and was dominant again yesterday in a no-decision on the road in Boston.
Dan Levy of Bleacher Report on the United States’ win over Ghana, and the health of Jozy Altidore
Bleacher Report's Dan Levy joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.
Rain Won’t Alter Baseball Teams, Huset’s in Long-Term
Sioux Falls has already set a record rainfall amount in June, which has caused local baseball games and races at Huset's Speedway to be postponed.