Jakob Kjerstad is a journalist and podcast producer based in Rapid City, South Dakota. His coverage focuses on local business, economic development, entrepreneurship and community growth across Rapid City and the Black Hills region. His work also appears in the Rapid City Post, Rapid City Business Journal and KBHB, where he contributes reporting on business, community news and regional events. In addition to his journalism work, Kjerstad works in podcast production with Homeslice Media Group, helping develop and produce digital audio content across multiple platforms. His work centers on local storytelling, community issues and conversations with business and civic leaders in western South Dakota. Before focusing on local journalism, Kjerstad spent more than 5 years working in unscripted reality television production, contributing to nationally broadcast series including Street Outlaws, Love Is Blind, The Bachelor, MTV’s Catfish and Netflix’s Trainwreck: Balloon Boy. His experience in documentary-style storytelling, field production and real-world narrative development informs his reporting and multimedia journalism today. Kjerstad’s work focuses on connecting audiences with the people, businesses and projects shaping the Black Hills region.
A four-day junior golf tournament at the Golf Club at Red Rock brought an estimated $384,634 in total economic impact to Rapid City in September, according to new figures from Visit Rapid City. The 2026 AJGA Junior, held Sept. 3-6, drew 78 players from 22 states and three countries to the Black Hills. Those golfers, […]
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun opened up about his decision not to seek re-election, his plans after leaving office and potential changes to the city’s e-bike regulations during the latest […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A company name that once represented hospitality and nurturing suddenly became a liability when a terrorist organization began dominating international headlines. On the latest episode of […]
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun discussed proposed data center regulations, public safety efforts and ongoing city initiatives during the latest episode of “Meeting With the Mayor,” along with updates on […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Progress on the Crazy Horse Memorial mountain carving is accelerating, with the horse’s head potentially on track for completion within the next decade, Crazy Horse Memorial […]
Five statewide recognitions highlight the people and professions shaping student success across Rapid City Area Schools By: Sarah Hornick Photos: Bailey Sadowsky Every day across Rapid City Area Schools, incredible people are making a difference. They are teaching, counseling, driving buses, supporting students one-on-one, and helping families access the resources they need. Their roles may […]
