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U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News with Sean Hannity to discuss significant achievements and plans of the current Congress.

Thune: Senate pushes Trump's foreign policy nominations forward

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke on the Senate floor on efforts to swiftly approve President Trump’s foreign policy team, emphasizing America's interests and security priorities.

Perkins County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Perkins County, providing an average of $1,688 per capita to residents.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12?

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

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Rapid City Christian School standout Wilson Kieffer’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, April 8

The game took place at Erdle Field.

Dylan Richey, former Stevens High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 8 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Tuesday, April 8.

Western South Dakota News publication area sees 40 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

In 2024, 40 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Western South Dakota News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Thune targets Biden's energy regulations amid deregulatory push by Republicans

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks on the Senate floor, focusing on the Biden administration's energy policies.

Thune reviews actions of first 100 days of 119th Congress

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recapped the initial achievements of the 119th Congress during a press conference with Senate Republican leadership.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11?

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11.

Monday, April 7: Stevens High School standout Tia Gease’s college team loses to Colorado Christian Cougars

The game took place at All Star Park.

Monday, April 7: Stevens High School standout Tia Gease’s college team wins to Colorado Christian Cougars

The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets won 3-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Colorado Christian Cougars on Monday, April 7.

Bennett County ranks 13th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Bennett County received an average of $13,953 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in South Dakota.

Thune emphasizes Republican achievements in budget and future goals

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the Republican party's achievements and future plans.

Jackson County: Residents received $9.46 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $3,353 per capita to residents.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 10?

This former Western South Dakota News area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, April 10.

On Sunday, April 6, former Rapid City Christian School standout Wilson Kieffer’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game