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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

2026 USA TODAY CO. Forward Summer Internship Program at Argus Leader Media is now open for applications! Check the thread for more information ⬇️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

This will be my third time covering newborns on New Year's Day in Sioux Falls, but my first assignment to ring in 2026. This time around, I'm the one who picked up the writing portion of this year's article, along with taking pictures of the cute little bundles of joy. Link in thread ⬇️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I am happy to present the 2025 photos of the year as Argus Leader's sole visual journalist! I continue to be grateful to those who allowed me into their spaces to share their stories. Thank you to all who follow my visual adventures. Link in the thread ⬇️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

From graduation to protests, see the Argus Leader's favorite photos of May 2025. Link to the photo gallery in thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

From record stores to Easter egg hunts, see Argus Leader's favorite photos of April 2025. Link to the photo gallery in thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

From tourneys to pottery classes, see Argus Leader's favorite photos of March 2025. Link to the photo gallery in thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

From the governor's ball to local art, see Argus Leader's favorite photos of February 2025. Link to the photo gallery in the thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

From South Dakota's legislative session to the basketball court, see the Argus Leader's favorite photos published in January 2025. Link to the photo gallery in the thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean was named one of USA TODAY'S best restaurants of 2025. Here are four of my favorite photos I took from Sanaa's. Link to the article in the thread ⤵️

The front counter on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls.

One of Sanaa’s cooks prepares beef kufta kabobs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls.

The Orange Blossom Special on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls.

Scott Demers, Craig Demers, Wai Bernardy and Christopher Bernardy sit in the dining room to enjoy their meal together on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls.

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Wow, what a year 2024 has been for me! It's officially been a year and six months since I started as the sole visual journalist at the Argus Leader. More in the thread ⤵️

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Made it to the FargoDome! FCS Semi-Finals with Argus Leader sports reporter Jonathan Fernandez. Check out the updates on the Argus Leader website.

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The Washington Pavilion switches on their large Christmas tree with the help of the mayor’s youth group in Sioux Falls! Happy start to the holidays ❄️🎄

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Downtown Sioux Falls celebrates the 32nd annual Parade of Lights and 5th annual Washington Pavilion Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader) Link to the photo gallery in the thread 🧵

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Samantha Laurey @laureysamantha.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

A huge thank you to E&P for adding me to this year’s class of Creative Visionaries! It’s a blessing to do what I can do for the community of Sioux Falls as a photojournalist. Article in the thread ⬇️

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