This year unfolded not just in headlines, but in moments — impacting, joyful and unexpected.From reporting local news in the largest city in the state to driving alongside wide-open stretches of countryside, these photographs reflect a year shaped by resilience, tradition and the quiet strength of South Dakotans.
It has been a privilege and a continued pleasure to work as the sole visual journalist at the Argus Leader. The time I have spent with my team, and the people who trusted me to tell their stories, has been invaluable. That’s why I enjoy this time of year, the time that I can look back and share with you the moments that stood out to me. With that, feel free to grab a hot cup of tea and allow me to lead you through some of the most notable visual stories that I felt made Sioux Falls and the greater state of South Dakota stand out in 2025.
The year surprised our small team of beat reporters with so many angles of how we can report news and narratives that matters to South Dakotans. It was definitely a challenge some days to keep up, but we have been amazed by the people who allowed us into their lives…