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Thune blames Democrats for continued government shutdown and urges passage of funding bill

By A. C. James | Oct 6, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on the sixth day of the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility for the impasse to Democratic lawmakers.

Thune criticizes democrats over budget impasse during Fox News interview

By A. C. James | Oct 5, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and efforts in Congress to resolve it.

Thune urges passage of short-term funding bill to end government shutdown

By A. C. James | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press alongside Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, urging the Senate to pass a short-term funding bill to reopen the federal government.

South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late September

By C. N. Steele | Oct 3, 2025

Several South Dakota Lottery players claimed significant prizes between September 26 and October 2.

Thune blames Democrats for ongoing government shutdown, urges quick passage of funding extension

By D. R. Daley | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding the ongoing government shutdown, now in its third day.

Thune criticizes Democratic leadership over government shutdown negotiations

By A. C. James | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Sean Hannity to discuss the ongoing debate in Congress over government funding.

Thune urges passage of stopgap funding bill amid second day of government shutdown

By F. D. Mathis | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on the second day of a government shutdown, criticizing Democrats for rejecting what he described as a "clean, nonpartisan funding bill" intended to keep the government open...

John Thune criticizes Democratic leadership over government shutdown during media appearances

By D. R. Daley | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show and NBC with Tom Llamas to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the role of Congress in resolving it.

Thune urges Senate action on funding bill during Newsmax interview

By F. D. Mathis | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Newsmax with Greta Van Susteren to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and negotiations in Congress.

Thune criticizes Democrats over federal government shutdown

By F. D. Mathis | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, criticizing Democrats for what he described as their role in the current federal government shutdown.

Thune blames Senate Democrats for federal government shutdown

By A. C. James | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media at a bicameral press conference alongside Republican congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., on the first day of a federal government shutdown.

Rapid City man receives federal prison sentence for illegal possession of ammunition

By M. M. Murray | Sep 30, 2025

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence to Dylan Sanchez, 33, on September 29, 2025.

Rapid City man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor using internet

By M. M. Murray | Sep 30, 2025

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor using the internet. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence to Matthew Zook, 46, on September 29, 2025.

Rounds introduces bill ending time limit on some murder prosecutions on federal land

By D. R. Daley | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced a bill named "Kamisha’s Law" aimed at removing the statute of limitations for certain murder charges on federal and tribal lands.

Thune urges Senate Democrats to support stopgap funding bill as shutdown looms

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate as a potential government shutdown approached, with only 14 hours remaining before funding would lapse.

Thune blames Senate Democrats for government shutdown over funding bill

By A. C. James | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media following a vote by Senate Democrats that resulted in a government shutdown.

Thune says Senate Democrats responsible if government shuts down

By D. R. Daley | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box with Joe Kernen to discuss the ongoing negotiations in Congress regarding government funding.

Kansas woman sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in South Dakota

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 30, 2025

A woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for her role in a drug distribution conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl in South Dakota.

Thune urges Senate Democrats to support stopgap measure as shutdown deadline nears

By A. C. James | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press on the possibility of a government shutdown, emphasizing that Democrats have a clear decision to make regarding funding legislation.

Thune urges passage of stopgap funding bill amid partisan dispute

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 29, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Bret Baier to discuss ongoing budget negotiations and the potential for a government shutdown.

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