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Thune urges bipartisan cooperation on appropriations and faster confirmation of presidential nominees

By A. C. James | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding the current status of appropriations and nominations.

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Thune introduces bipartisan bill aiming to expand flexibility within Conservation Reserve Program

By A. C. James | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune, Amy Klobuchar, Jerry Moran, and Tina Smith have introduced the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act.

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Rounds introduces bill to improve veteran cemetery scheduling transparency

By A. C. James | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, have introduced new legislation aimed at updating the burial scheduling system managed by the Veterans’...

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Rapid City woman sentenced for role in cocaine money laundering scheme

By Rushmore State News | Jul 31, 2025

A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Rapid City man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

By Rushmore State News | Jul 31, 2025

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in and around the Rapid City area.

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill for regulated testing of artificial intelligence in finance

By A. C. James | Jul 30, 2025

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act, a bill aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation within the financial services sector.

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Rounds leads Senate hearing on artificial intelligence's role in finance

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investments, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Guardrails and Growth: AI’s Role in...

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Fort Thompson man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

By Rushmore State News | Jul 30, 2025

A Fort Thompson man has been sentenced in federal court for failing to register as a sex offender, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.

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Senator Thune highlights key provisions of One Big Beautiful Bill after Senate passage

By A. C. James | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on the upcoming one-month anniversary of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting its impact on Americans and key provisions.

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Thune criticizes Senate Democrats for delaying presidential nominations

By A. C. James | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media at a press conference, criticizing Senate Democrats for what he described as unprecedented obstruction of presidential nominations.

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VA provides 449 home loans in South Dakota totaling $158.2 million in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 29, 2025

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

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Thune welcomes South Dakota farmer at Senate hearing on grain inspection service

By A. C. James | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) welcomed Brandon Wipf, a soybean farmer from Huron, South Dakota, to testify before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition.

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Rounds advances key rural housing reforms in Senate committee

By A. C. James | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has advanced several housing initiatives for South Dakota during a bipartisan session of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

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Thune highlights farm bill provisions aimed at aiding U.S. agriculture sector

By A. C. James | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, highlighting recent challenges faced by American farmers and ranchers.

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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for July 18 - July 24

By Rushmore State News | Jul 29, 2025

Check out last week’s winners!

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Pierre woman receives over two decades for role in meth distribution ring

By Rushmore State News | Jul 28, 2025

A woman from Pierre, South Dakota, Misty Stahlhoefer, has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on July 21, 2025.

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Thune criticizes Democrats for delaying Trump administration nominations

By D. R. Daley | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, emphasizing the ongoing workload in Washington as August approaches.

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VA provides 256 home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 26, 2025

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

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Thune discusses new family-focused bill and Senate gridlock on Fox Radio

By D. R. Daley | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio to discuss recent legislative efforts and the current political climate in Washington.

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California man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy in Sioux Falls

By Rushmore State News | Jul 25, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced a man from Lancaster, California, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.