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A man from Parmelee, South Dakota, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after being convicted of two counts of domestic assault as a habitual offender.

Michael Barrera, an 18-year-old from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter.

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing an unregistered firearm.

A Honduran man, Pedro Perez-Murillo, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after being deported. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence of time served…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown in remarks delivered on the Senate floor.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss current political issues, including the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, the War Powers Resolution,…

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is seeking college students to apply for summer 2026 internships in his offices, with positions available in Washington, D.C., as well as Rapid City and Sioux…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss current national security and legislative issues.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor, criticizing Democrats for their approach to addressing inflation and rising costs.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate regarding ongoing efforts to make housing more affordable for working families.

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $372,653, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate following recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran, outlining his concerns about Iran’s activities and expressing support for American personnel involved in the…

South Dakota generated $117.1 million from insurance premiums sales taxes in 2024, ranking 45th among U.S. states.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) issued a statement following recent U.S. military airstrikes in Iran.

There were 361 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the fourth quarter of the VA’s fiscal year 2025, totaling $134.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the…

The SAVE America Act Coalition has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo identification at federal elections…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate to discuss the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which became law last July.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss recent legislative developments and national policy issues.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media following a speech by the president of the United States, emphasizing bipartisan efforts and outlining legislative priorities for the coming…

Out of the $2.7 billion in total tax revenue collected by South Dakota in 2024, $12.7 million came from amusements sales taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor following President Trump’s State of the Union address, highlighting legislative actions taken during Trump’s first year in…

South Dakota ranked 47th in the nation in the total value of VA home loans issued during the fourth quarter of 2025, with veterans receiving $175.1 million across 470 loans,…

U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address, highlighting legislative achievements by the administration and congressional Republicans over the past year. “Over…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in remarks delivered on the Senate floor.