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U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the media at a press conference, emphasizing the Republican Party's stance on tax policies affecting small businesses.

Senate Republicans push back against Biden-era regulations using Congressional Review Act

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, focusing on efforts by Senate Republicans to reduce government regulations.

Pennington County: Residents received $556.2 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7% of income in Pennington County, providing an average of $4,859 per capita to residents.

Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

In 2022, Corson County ranks 23rd among South Dakota counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,764

In 2022, residents of Corson County received an average of $12,764 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in South Dakota.

Thune discusses tax policy priorities with Larry Kudlow

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow to discuss key legislative priorities, focusing on tax policy and budget reconciliation.

Senator Thune advocates for permanence of tax cuts to aid U.S. small businesses

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the significance of small businesses in the U.S. economy during Small Business Week.

Haakon County: Residents received $8.27 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Haakon County, providing an average of $4,531 per capita to residents.

Ziebach County: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | May 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in Ziebach County, providing an average of $1,171 per capita to residents.

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Ridge Inhofer, former Sturgis Brown High School standout, played on Saturday, May 3 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Western South Dakota News | May 4, 2025

The Sioux Falls Cougars won 5-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Concordia Golden Bears on Saturday, May 3.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Western South Dakota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Corson County as of 2022

Since 1970, Corson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.2%.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

This former Western South Dakota News area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

Ridge Inhofer, former Sturgis Brown High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Sioux Falls Stadium.

Sturgis Brown High School standout Ridge Inhofer’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, May 2