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
Myndee Kay Larsen: Why is Sioux Falls a Great Place for the Summit League?
Myndee Kay Larsen joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime live from the Summit League Tournament at the Sioux Falls Arena.
Coyotes End Jackrabbits Magic at Summit Tourney
It's called March Madness for a reason, and a matinee on Monday afternoon between South Dakota State and South Dakota added to the month's pageantry.
Sunday Night’s Summit League Recap: Coyotes Stumble, Jacks Rout Western Illinois
The Arena felt like home for South Dakota's area teams on Sunday.
Fran Fraschilla: Are College Basketball and the NBA Similar?
ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joined Jeff Thurn on Friday's edition of Overtime.
Athlete of Week: Nate Stadem, Baltic Bulldogs
Hard work has paid off for Baltic's Nate Stadem on and off the court.
Is Acceptance a Big Deal in Pro Locker Rooms?
Nine-year NFL veteran Rocky Boiman played in four NFL locker rooms; Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Tennessee. Last week, he told me what it was like to walk in those locker rooms.
Athlete of the Week: Madison Kuehl, West Central Trojans
Madison Kuehl's smile, and personality are difficult to miss on and off the court.
Living the Dream. Father, Son Cherish Memories of Yankees and Baseball.
Young kids love tossing around a baseball in the backyard with their dad. Chris Phillips lived that dream, and shared many memories with his dad, Steve, a former outfielder in the New York Yankees farm system.
Athlete of Week: Alex Johnson, Harrisburg
Senior point guard Alex Johnson is leaving her mark on the Harrisburg girls basketball program. Last year, she helped the Tigers win their first ever State A title in 2013.