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Senate Passes Thune-Rounds Resolution Honoring SDSU’s Back-to-Back Football National Championship

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution honoring the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbits football team for their impressive victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds, both from South Dakota, expressed their congratulations and admiration for the team's accomplishments.In a joint statement, Senators Thune and Rounds said, "Congratulations to the SDSU Jackrabbits football team on another remarkable season. It’s a privilege to lead the Senate in...

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Thune: From Hoops to the Gridiron, South Dakota Sports Legacy is Alive and Well

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 11, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota congratulated the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbits on their second consecutive Division I national championship in football. In a speech delivered in the Senate, Thune praised the team's performance and highlighted their impressive winning streak.Thune commended the Jackrabbits' defense, which allowed an average of just 9.27 points per game and gave up a total of only 15 points in four postseason games. He specifically mentioned a pivotal play in the championship game where linebacker Adam Bock made a crucial stop at...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Haakon County in week ending Jan. 6

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Haakon County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Biden's Border Crisis: Coming to a City Near You

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 10, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune has called on Senate Democrats and the White House to reform the asylum and parole systems in order to regain control of the southern border. Thune highlighted the negative consequences of the Biden administration's border policies, stating that communities across the country are dealing with the harsh realities. He emphasized the need for the administration to enforce the laws and focus on improving security at the southern border.Thune addressed the Senate, stating, "For three years – almost since the day President Biden took office – we’ve...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Haakon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 6

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 9, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Haakon County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune: Southern Border Security Package Must Include Reforms to Asylum, Parole Systems

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 9, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, addressed the Senate floor today to discuss the escalating national security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Thune emphasized the need for a comprehensive border security package that includes reforms to the asylum and parole systems to address the failures of President Biden's immigration policies.Thune began by highlighting the alarming number of encounters at the southern border in December, stating, "302,000. That's how many migrants U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reported to have...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Butte County in week ending Jan. 6?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 8, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Butte County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Haakon County in week ending Jan. 6

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 7, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Haakon County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 6, 2024

This former Western South Dakota News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 6, 2024

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

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Lawrence County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 30 2023

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 3, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Haakon County in week ending Dec. 30 2023?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Haakon County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Pennington County in week ending Dec. 30 2023?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 1, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Pennington County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.