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Thune urges bipartisan approach on government funding during Meet The Press interview

By A. C. James | Sep 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss ongoing efforts in Congress to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown.

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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late September

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 26, 2025

Several South Dakota Lottery players claimed prizes of $1,000 or more between September 19 and September 25.

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Rapid City man convicted for attempted enticement of minor after undercover investigation

By M. M. Murray | Sep 25, 2025

A federal jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Brandon Bishop, 38, guilty of attempted enticement of a minor.

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Eagle Butte man receives seven-year federal sentence for child abuse and assault

By C. N. Steele | Sep 24, 2025

A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of child abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on September 22, 2025.

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Thune criticizes Democratic spending proposals during CNN interview

By D. R. Daley | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on CNN's Inside Politics to discuss ongoing negotiations over government funding and the potential for a government shutdown.

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Thune discusses government funding negotiations and political tensions on national radio show

By A. C. James | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss ongoing government funding negotiations and other political issues.

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Rounds introduces bill to rename NDU's Africa Center after late Senator Inhofe

By D. R. Daley | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) have introduced a bill to rename the Africa Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University (NDU) in honor of the late James M. Inhofe, a former Senator from Oklahoma who...

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Sioux Falls man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By C. N. Steele | Sep 23, 2025

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.

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Fort Thompson man receives two-year federal sentence for abusive sexual contact

By M. M. Murray | Sep 23, 2025

John Thompson, a 44-year-old resident of Fort Thompson, South Dakota, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact.

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Pierre woman sentenced to seven years for possession of child pornography

By M. M. Murray | Sep 23, 2025

A Pierre, South Dakota woman has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

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Pine Ridge woman sentenced to over 19 years for leading methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By C. N. Steele | Sep 22, 2025

A woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that affected both Pine Ridge and Rapid City.

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Kyle man sentenced for role in Pine Ridge drug conspiracy

By M. M. Murray | Sep 22, 2025

A man from Kyle, South Dakota has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by South Dakota employers during 2024?

By S. R. Hodge | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,230 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in South Dakota, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Thune urges bipartisan support for short-term funding resolution amid shutdown risk

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 17, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing Republican efforts to fund the government through a short-term continuing resolution (CR).

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Thune urges passage of clean continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown

By D. R. Daley | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding ongoing government funding negotiations, expressing concerns about the possibility of a government shutdown if a clean continuing resolution (CR) is not passed.

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Omaha men sentenced for transporting stolen casino funds across state lines

By C. N. Steele | Sep 16, 2025

Two men from Omaha, Nebraska, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the interstate transportation of stolen money. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann delivered the sentences on September 15, 2025.

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Reliance man sentenced to seven years for role in Pierre-area meth conspiracy

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 16, 2025

A man from Reliance, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in the Pierre area. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence to Heath Choal, 51,...

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Thune calls for bipartisan support on stopgap measure as potential shutdown looms

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media in Washington, raising concerns about a possible government shutdown and criticizing Senate Democratic leadership for its approach to funding the government.

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Thune highlights drop in southern border crossings and credits new security measures

By D. R. Daley | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on recent changes at the southern border, highlighting a significant decline in illegal crossings compared to previous years.

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Little Eagle man sentenced to nine months for child abuse on reservation

By M. M. Murray | Sep 16, 2025

A man from Little Eagle, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for child abuse. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Leslie Gerald Bobtail Bear, 27, to nine months in prison and two years of supervised release.