Recent Work (09/01/13)

This is just a collection of some of my favorite photos since my last post.

It's a rather large post filled with feature photos, lots of prep football photos, some skydiving politician photos and a weather photo. 

Enjoy, and thanks for looking!

Pete Nelson, who lives next door to Cindy Ahrendt-Sivesind (not pictured) on Cedar Avenue, looks out over phase one of a project that supposedly addresses a problem with erosion along the Otonka channel near his house in Sioux Falls, S.D., Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Phase two of the project will go through Nelson's back yard. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Cindy Ahrendt-Sivesind gestures toward an area along the Otonka channel near her house that will be effected during phase two of a project supposedly addressing erosion issues on the channel in Sioux Falls, S.D., Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

A lone bicycler makes his way down the bike path near Rotary-Norlin Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Tim Haugrud pushes his 2-year-old daughter Ruby Haugrud on the swing at Rotary-Norlin Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Haugrud said they picked Rotary-Norlin Park because it had the most trees, which meant there would be more shade to escape Monday's heat. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard and Dan Spisak, a tandem skydive instructor with Skydive Adventures, go through what will happen in the air during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard walks to the plane before a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard gets help from tandem skydive instructor Jan Fodness with his skydive harness before a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Four-year-old Cooper Bergheim, of Madison, S.D., tries to spot Governor Dennis Daugaard as he floats to the ground during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard jokes with Madison Dairy Queen owner DeLon Mork, not pictured, before a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Madison Dairy Queen owner DeLon Mork and tandem skydive instructor Jan Fodness go over what will happen in the air before a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard, right, and Madison Dairy Queen owner DeLon Mork float to the ground during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Doug Merager, left, of Madison, S.D., points out the plane carrying Governor Dennis Daugaard to his wife Joan Merager during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Mick Persoon, of Madison, S.D., points out the plane carrying Governor Dennis Daugaard to his wife Gerry Persoon during  a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Governor Dennis Daugaard and tandem skydive instructor Dan Spasik float to the ground during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

The sun sets in Madison, S.D., after Governor Dennis Daugaard and Madison Dairy Queen owner DeLon Mork made it to the ground safely during a charity skydive at the Madison Municipal Airport in Madison, S.D., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

O'Gorman's #84 Justin Pabst, #76 Tony Kirsch and #22 Chris Sharpe take the field with the rest of their team before a game against Rapid City Stevens at McEneaney Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

O'Gorman's #7 Jimmy Pio, center, pumps the rest of his team up before a game against Rapid City Stevens at McEneaney Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

O'Gorman's #16 Tanner Schulte rushes with the ball during a game against Rapid City Stevens at McEneaney Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Rapid City Stevens' #19 Matt Minnick pulls down a pass over O'Gorman's #45 Matt White during a game at McEneaney Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Lightning strikes over Sioux Falls, S.D., on Saturday night, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Roosevelt's #1 Chase Vinatieri lands in the endzone after catching a pass for a touchdown during a game against Brandon Valley at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Brandon Valley's #15 Alex Wilde pulls down a pass over Roosevelt's #4 Kyle Olinger during a game at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Brandon Valley fan Derek Johnson, left, cheers for his team during a game against Roosevelt at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Roosevelt's #86 Tyler Van Voorst is brought down by Brandon Valley's #36 Andrew Sorensen during a game at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

The Brandon Valley Marching Band prepares a flag before the National Anthem before a game against Roosevelt at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

The Brandon Valley Trumpet Ensemble perform the National Anthem before a game against Roosevelt at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Roosevelt's #11 Cole Schroedermeier brings down Brandon Valley's Cam Holmes during a game at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Brandon Valley's #7 Jake Comeaux is sacked by Roosevelt's #8 Kory Lindquist during a game at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Last Weekend

Last weekend Lauren and I got a chance to explore Sioux Falls a little bit and spend some time with her uncle, great aunt and second cousin.

While exploring Sioux Falls Lauren and I found a really neat willow tree along a bike path that runs along the Big Sioux river, and Lauren even talked me into getting in front of the camera a little bit--whether that's good or not is up to you.

We also got to see some very cool old family residences and an awesome, very red old Texaco station.

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Augustana Football Practice

On Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2013, I spent my morning with the Augustana College football team.

Here are a few of my favorites from the assignment.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana coach Jerry Olszewski jokes with #16 Keyvion Mayhan during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana's #38 Justin Greenway rushes down-field with the ball during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana coach Jerry Olszewski, right, during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana's #20 Dajon Newell pulls in a pass during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana coach Jerry Olszewski, center, during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana's #9 Nate Kirby tackles #38 Justin Greenway during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana coach Jerry Olszewski talks with #22 Anthony Tucker during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Augustana coach Jerry Olszewski looks on during a practice at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in Sioux Falls Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Recent Work (08/21/13)

Alright, prepare yourself for a HUGE post.

The last few weeks have been absolutely crazy.

I moved again.

So, after a month of working in Emporia, Kan., I was offered a job at the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, S.D. It's half the distance away from home and in a much larger city. Win-win in my book.

The last few weeks have been full of moving, looking for apartments, starting a new job, and spending a little time with family.

This post is super full of photos, though.

I've got photos from my first week at the Argus, my last couple days in Emporia, and some photos from Bemidji.

Enjoy, it's a full one.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | SDSU's #6 Austin Sumner talks with his team during a practice outside Caughlin-Alumni Stadium in Brookings, S.D., Friday, Aug. 16, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | From left, William Raether, 6, Joshua Raether, 6, and Ben Raether, 12, look on as Telkamp House Moving moves a house down Minnesota Avenue just south of 69th Street in Sioux Falls Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | USD coach Joe Glenn talks with his team after a practice at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | USD's #6 Terrance Terry runs across the field while participating in a drill during a practice at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Sioux Falls Canaries' #14 Marcos Rodriguez is forced out at second base by Fargo-Moorhead's Zach Penprase during a game at Sioux Falls Stadium in Sioux Falls Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | O'Gorman football players run through a drill during a practice at McEneaney Field outside O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Caden Muller, 7, of Sioux Falls, fills his desk with his school supplies in Kelsey Remund's first grade classroom during an open house at Oscar Howe Elementary School in Sioux Falls Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. The open house gives students an opportunity to put their school supplies away so they are more prepared for the first day of classes, explained Larry Larson, the school's principal.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | From left, Konnie Hosie, Jewel Pantoja, 4, and Mark Jageuar Jr., 5, all of Sioux Falls, float down the Lazy River at the Drake Springs Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Matthew Regnier, Bistro manager at Pomegranate Bistro, sprinkles gray salt and pepper on a piece of grass fed beef in the Pomegranate Bistro kitchen at the Pomegranate Market in Sioux Falls Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | USD's #7 Josh Vander Maten looks on during a practice at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.

Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader | Washington's #17 Jared Gully, left, and #19 Ty Smith run through a drill during a practice at Washington High School in Sioux Falls Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.

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Joe Ahlquist/Gazette | Joyce Thierer, a history professor at Emporia State University, listens during a public forum regarding the Common Core State Standards Initiative, an initiative to establish standards in reading and math on a national scale, on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Community Center in Admire, Kan.

Joe Ahlquist/Gazette | Anglers fish in a swollen Cottonwood River Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from Soden's Grove Bridge in Emporia, Kan., after a night of heavy rains in the area.