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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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Thune outlines reconciliation bill focused on defense, border security, and energy policy

By D. R. Daley | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss the upcoming reconciliation bill, emphasizing its focus on strengthening national security, border protection, and energy independence.

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Thune reflects on Dobbs decision's impact three years after Supreme Court ruling

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor today, marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and shifted abortion policy decisions to state legislatures. “Madam...

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Thune outlines key provisions in Republican-led reconciliation bill

By D. R. Daley | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press on progress with the reconciliation bill, emphasizing its alignment with the president’s agenda to enhance national safety, strength, and prosperity.

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Senator Mike Rounds invites applications for fall 2025 internships

By A. C. James | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is seeking applications from college students for internship positions in his offices for the fall 2025 semester.

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Thune discusses GOP priorities and U.S.-Iran policy on Fox News appearance

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss Republican legislative priorities and recent U.S. actions in Iran.

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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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Thune highlights Republican-backed bill's impact on South Dakota families, farmers

By D. R. Daley | Jun 23, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, highlighting the progress of a Republican-backed bill aimed at delivering economic and security benefits for South Dakota and the nation.

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Thune emphasizes opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons after U.S. military action

By A. C. James | Jun 23, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding recent developments involving Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

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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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Thune discusses GOP priorities including border security and energy policy

By D. R. Daley | Jun 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) discussed Republican legislative priorities during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday with Matt Boyle.

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Thune voices support for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) released a statement regarding recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

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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...

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Assistant U.S. attorney Diana Ryan named attorney of the year by women in law committee

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that Diana Ryan, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Civil Division at the United States Attorney’s Office in South Dakota, received the Attorney of the Year award from the State Bar of...

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Lottery winners announced for June week

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2025

In the past week, several winners emerged from various lottery games, with prizes amounting to $1,000 or more.

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Rounds introduces bill seeking permanent protection for "Product of USA" label on beef

By A. C. James | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has reintroduced the USA Beef Act, aiming to restrict the “Product of USA” label exclusively to beef products that are born, raised, and slaughtered within the United States.

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Senate Republicans move to make 2017 tax cuts permanent with new legislation

By A. C. James | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor about the release of new legislation by the Senate Finance Committee that aims to make permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.