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Martin man sentenced to nearly five years for illegal firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Aloysius Mousseau, a 23-year-old from Martin, South Dakota.

Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mexican national has been sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation.

Black Hawk man sentenced for child pornography in federal court

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Matthew Charles Ratliff, a 51-year-old man from Black Hawk, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for receipt of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed...

Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Mexican national for illegal reentry after deportation. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Javier Cruz-Martinez, 29, on July 14, 2025, to time served and...

Mankato man sentenced for abusive sexual contact involving minor

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Ethan Schnitker, a 41-year-old man from Mankato, Minnesota, for abusive sexual contact.

VA home loan amount averages $352,228 in South Dakota for Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $352,228, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Florida man receives five-year sentence for firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Jul 16, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from North Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has been sentenced for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Oglala man sentenced for assault and failure to register as sex offender

By Rushmore State News | Jul 16, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of an Oglala, South Dakota man for committing a crime of violence while failing to register as a sex offender and assault by strangulation and suffocation.

VA provides 11.4% fewer home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 14, 2025

There were 256 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $88.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota ranks 47th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2025

South Dakota ranked 47th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 449 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Kenel man convicted for sexual abuse of minor by federal jury

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the conviction of Jesse Norman White Bull, 45, from Kenel, South Dakota.

NFIB South Dakota comments on new small business optimism report

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a slight decline in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

South Dakota ranked 29th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 8, 2025

With $352,228 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 29th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Sioux Falls man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

By Rushmore State News | Jul 8, 2025

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

Yankton man receives 22-year sentence for fentanyl distribution causing injury

By Rushmore State News | Jul 8, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Yankton, South Dakota man has been sentenced for distributing a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily injury. U.S. District Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Matthew...

SoDak National Junior Rodeo set for October debut at Dakota Events CompleX

By Rushmore State News | Jul 6, 2025

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has announced the first SoDak National Junior Rodeo, scheduled for October 10-12, 2025, at the Dakota Events CompleX (DEX) on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.

Number of VA loans issued in South Dakota increased by 65.1% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Rushmore State News | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 449 home loans in South Dakota, totaling $158.2 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 128 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 63 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.