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U.S. Attorney highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month initiatives

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2025

Alison J. Ramsdell, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, has joined forces with federal, state, tribal, and local advocates to recognize June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

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Pine Ridge man and Rapid City woman sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2025

A Pine Ridge man and a Rapid City woman have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

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Thune discusses tax relief plans and Medicaid reform on Fox News

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Sean Hannity to discuss legislative priorities related to tax policy, Medicaid reform, and foreign policy concerns regarding Iran.

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Thune discusses Medicaid reforms and foreign policy during Fox Radio interview

By D. R. Daley | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio, where he discussed several legislative and policy issues facing Congress and the nation.

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Mitchell man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution conspiracy

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Cory Linderman, a 43-year-old man from Mitchell, South Dakota.

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NFIB urges Congress to protect small businesses from ownership reporting requirements

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in South Dakota, featuring radio and digital ads.

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Thune defends Republican plan targeting waste in medicaid amid Democratic criticism

By A. C. James | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today to defend the Republican-led reconciliation bill, focusing on its proposed changes to Medicaid.

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South Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending June 14

By C. F. Stockton | Jun 17, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 7.

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VA provides 402 home loans in South Dakota totaling $138.2 million in Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 402 home loans totaling $138.2 million in South Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Thune addresses Senate after deadly shootings involving Minnesota lawmakers

By D. R. Daley | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding the recent shootings in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of a state lawmaker and her husband, as well as serious injuries to another lawmaker and his wife.

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Thune addresses Senate on Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian sites

By D. R. Daley | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions and security concerns in the Middle East.

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Senate Republicans outline priorities in new budget reconciliation bill

By A. C. James | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press alongside other Senate Republican leaders, outlining key aspects of a new budget reconciliation bill received from the House and recently completed by the Senate Finance...

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Thune discusses major legislative priorities including taxes and foreign policy on Fox News

By D. R. Daley | Jun 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss key legislative priorities for Senate Republicans and ongoing international negotiations.

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Thune discusses taxes spending cuts foreign policy on Fox News Sunday

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss several legislative priorities and current events.

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VA provides 289 home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jun 14, 2025

There were 289 VA home purchase loans issued in South Dakota in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $100.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Lottery winners claim significant prizes across South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 13, 2025

Check out last week’s winners!

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Emerald Ash Borer found in Milbank; quarantine expanded

By Rushmore State News | Jun 12, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Milbank, South Dakota.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Dakota increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jun 11, 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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CDC Reports: Measles cases in South Dakota this year escalate as of week ending June 7

By C. F. Stockton | Jun 10, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 31.

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NFIB reports slight optimism rise despite continued uncertainty

By Rushmore State News | Jun 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw an increase of three points in May, reaching 98.8, which is slightly above the 51-year average of 98.