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Pine Ridge woman receives two-year federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By S. R. Hodge | Sep 5, 2025

A woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late August and early September

By D. H. Block | Sep 5, 2025

Several South Dakota Lottery players claimed prizes of $1,000 or more during the week of August 29 to September 4.

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Thune discusses nomination process challenges and government funding on radio show

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the ongoing challenges in confirming presidential nominees and the broader legislative environment in the Senate.

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Thune highlights meetings with South Dakotans during state work period

By D. R. Daley | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently spoke on the Senate floor about his activities during the state work period, highlighting time spent traveling across South Dakota and meeting with constituents.

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Black Hawk man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in South Dakota

By S. R. Hodge | Sep 4, 2025

A man from Black Hawk, South Dakota, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Rapid City area and within the Pine Ridge Reservation. U.S. District Judge Karen E....

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Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for role in methamphetamine conspiracy

By A. V. Groves | Sep 4, 2025

A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy operating in the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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Pierre man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

By D. H. Block | Sep 4, 2025

A Pierre, South Dakota man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Archie Mack, 41, on September 3, 2025.

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Senate begins debate on annual defense authorization act focused on modernization

By A. C. James | Sep 3, 2025

The Senate has begun its consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, a key annual measure that sets policy and funding levels for the U.S. military.

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Sully County farmers ordered to pay $4 million after crop insurance fraud conviction

By A. V. Groves | Sep 3, 2025

A federal court has ordered Sully County farmers James and Levi Garrett to pay more than $4 million in a civil judgment for crop insurance fraud.

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Senate majority leader Thune outlines plan on nominations backlog and defense bill

By A. C. James | Sep 3, 2025

The U.S. Senate is preparing to address a backlog of presidential nominations and advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), who spoke at a press conference with Republican...

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Thune criticizes Democrats over delays in confirming Trump administration nominees

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on September 2, 2025, raising concerns about what he described as unprecedented obstruction by Senate Democrats regarding the confirmation of President Trump’s civilian nominees.

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Lucky for Life ticket sold in Fort Pierre wins second prize

By Rushmore State News | Sep 1, 2025

A player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket at Dakotamart in Fort Pierre has won the game’s second prize in Sunday’s drawing, according to the South Dakota Lottery.

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Manderson man acquitted of involuntary manslaughter in federal trial

By Rushmore State News | Aug 31, 2025

A federal jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Matocika Poor Bear of Manderson not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

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Todd County man found not guilty in federal assault case

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2025

A federal jury in Pierre, South Dakota, has acquitted Joel Miller, 51, of Todd County on charges of Assault by Striking, Beating, and Wounding.

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Three major lottery prizes awarded to South Dakota Powerball players

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2025

South Dakota Lottery reported three significant Powerball wins on Wednesday, continuing a streak of large prizes for players in the state.

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Sisseton man receives nearly three decades for assault and sexual abuse convictions

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2025

A Sisseton, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and sexual abuse of a minor.

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Mission man receives nearly four-year sentence for possessing stolen firearm

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2025

A man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on August 25, 2025.

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Timber Lake man receives three-year sentence for abusive sexual contact

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2025

A Timber Lake man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact without consent. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Jaren Loren Lane Mellette, 27, on August 25,...

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Mitchell and North Jackson women sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2025

Two women from different states have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Two Fort Thompson men receive federal sentences for armed assault on reservation

By Rushmore State News | Aug 25, 2025

Two men from Fort Thompson, South Dakota, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a violent assault involving a firearm on the Crow Creek Sioux Indian Reservation. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Trevin Witt, 18, to...