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News from August 2025

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Rapid City man receives two-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Aug 18, 2025

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence to Jayquan Flying Horse, 20, on August 15, 2025.

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Eagle Butte woman receives federal sentence for voluntary manslaughter

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2025

A woman from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

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Eagle Butte man receives ten-year sentence for sexual abuse of minor

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2025

A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of sexual abuse of a minor.

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Denver woman sentenced for role in meth distribution conspiracy in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 13, 2025

A Denver woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota, including the Rapid City area and the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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NFIB optimism index rises while labor shortages persist for South Dakota small businesses

By Rushmore State News | Aug 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above the long-term average.

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South Dakota's Public Administration sector requested 8 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By C. H. Sandoval | Aug 12, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Public Administration sector in South Dakota filed eight H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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South Dakota Lottery announces Lotto America jackpot winner claims prize

By Rushmore State News | Aug 12, 2025

A South Dakota Lottery player has claimed the Lotto America jackpot prize from the Aug. 6 drawing, becoming the state’s first multi-state jackpot winner since 2018.

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South Dakota's Manufacturing sector requested 3 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By C. H. Sandoval | Aug 11, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in South Dakota submitted three H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Wyoming man acquitted of child sex abuse charges in federal court

By Rushmore State News | Aug 11, 2025

A federal jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, acquitted Richard Wayne Gray of Gillette, Wyoming, on charges of transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and aggravated sexual abuse with children.

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1 H-2A petitions submitted by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in South Dakota during 2024

By C. H. Sandoval | Aug 10, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in South Dakota filed one H-2A petition for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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7 H-2A petitions submitted by an employer classified under the Construction industry in South Dakota during 2024

By C. H. Sandoval | Aug 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in South Dakota submitted seven H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Employers from Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in South Dakota filed 1,211 H-2A petitions in 2024

By C. H. Sandoval | Aug 8, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in South Dakota filed 1,211 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Mobridge man receives ten-year sentence for meth conspiracy on reservation

By Rushmore State News | Aug 8, 2025

A Mobridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that operated in central South Dakota, including the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation.

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Brandon woman sentenced to ten years for meth trafficking in Sioux Falls

By Rushmore State News | Aug 8, 2025

A woman from Brandon, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange delivered the sentence to Wendy Faye Stricherz, 49,...

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Four South Dakotans charged federally after Sturgis Rally child exploitation sting

By Rushmore State News | Aug 8, 2025

Four men from South Dakota have been arrested and face federal charges following a joint law enforcement operation targeting child exploitation during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for August 1–7

By Rushmore State News | Aug 8, 2025

Last week, several South Dakota Lottery players claimed significant prizes.

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Rapid City man sentenced for receiving firearm while under indictment

By Rushmore State News | Aug 8, 2025

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of receiving a firearm while under indictment. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Terrance Drapeaux, 31, to one year and three months in federal prison,...

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South Dakota business owner discusses federal reporting rules on NFIB podcast

By Rushmore State News | Aug 7, 2025

South Dakota small business owner Steve Flanagan appeared on the latest episode of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Rundown podcast to discuss his experience with beneficial ownership reporting requirements.

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Lotto America ticket sold in Vermillion wins $4 million jackpot

By Rushmore State News | Aug 7, 2025

A ticket sold at Freedom Valu Center in Vermillion has won the estimated $4,010,000 Lotto America jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the South Dakota Lottery.

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Bullhead man receives 30-year federal sentence for aggravated sexual abuse of minor

By Rushmore State News | Aug 5, 2025

A Bullhead, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor and failure to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann delivered the sentence to Travis Anthony...