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South Dakota seizes hundreds of illegal firearms under federal program

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has reported the seizure of 230 firearms illegally possessed in South Dakota during 2024.

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Lottery winners claim prizes across South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2025

Check out last week’s winners.

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Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota increases in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $352,228, a 2.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota seeks water quality data for upcoming report on lakes and streams

By Rushmore State News | Jun 29, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is seeking water quality data to complete its biennial assessment of the state's lakes and streams.

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South Dakota approves nearly $15.9 million in loans for statewide water projects

By Rushmore State News | Jun 29, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has announced the approval of nearly $15.9 million in state loans for drinking water and wastewater improvements across the state.

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Rapid City man found not guilty on federal firearm charge

By Rushmore State News | Jun 27, 2025

A man from Rapid City, South Dakota, has been acquitted of a federal firearm charge.

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Fort Thompson man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

By Rushmore State News | Jun 27, 2025

A Fort Thompson man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Rapid City man faces federal indictment on child pornography charges

By Rushmore State News | Jun 27, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City man has been indicted on charges related to child pornography.

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Box Elder man receives additional seven-year sentence for distributing child pornography

By Rushmore State News | Jun 27, 2025

A Box Elder man, previously sentenced in state court for sexual offenses against a minor, has received an additional seven-year federal prison sentence for distributing child pornography.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota average $374,772 for Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $374,772, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Bullhead woman sentenced for assault within Standing Rock Reservation

By Rushmore State News | Jun 26, 2025

A woman from Bullhead, South Dakota, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence on June 23, 2025.

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Wakpala woman receives federal prison sentence for mother's death

By Rushmore State News | Jun 26, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Malania Rose Fast Horse, a 25-year-old woman from Wakpala, South Dakota.

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U.S. Attorney's Office hosts second annual summer law camp for South Dakota students

By Rushmore State News | Jun 26, 2025

Earlier this week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota hosted its second annual Summer Law Camp in Sioux Falls.

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Rapid City man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter

By Rushmore State News | Jun 25, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man, Luke Standing Bear, for voluntary manslaughter.

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VA Purchase Loans in South Dakota average $347,694 for Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $347,694, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnesota man receives 30-year sentence for child pornography production

By Rushmore State News | Jun 23, 2025

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Jason Honetschlager, aged 45, who was indicted by a federal grand jury in...

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Peever man receives nearly six-year sentence for assault with deadly weapon

By Rushmore State News | Jun 23, 2025

A Peever, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting his spouse with a deadly weapon. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Terry Wayne Sterling Heminger, 27, on June 16,...

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Dakota increases from Q3 to Q4

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $324,735, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Texas visitor attacked at Wounded Knee Memorial; suspect charged with attempted murder

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced charges against 18-year-old Raymond Eagle Hawk, Jr., from Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

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Wakpala man receives nearly six-year sentence for assault and burglary

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Francis Lee Dubray, a 35-year-old resident of McLaughlin, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Dubray to five years and ten months in federal prison...