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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Thune and Luján reintroduce bill to enhance livestock disaster assistance

U.S. Senators John Thune and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs for agricultural producers affected by adverse...

Senator Thune advocates for HALT Fentanyl Act amid ongoing overdose crisis

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the importance of the HALT Fentanyl Act in combating drug overdoses across the United States.

Oglala Lakota County: Residents received $69.03 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 14.3% of income in Oglala Lakota County, providing an average of $5,106 per capita to residents.

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Ridge Inhofer, former Sturgis Brown High School standout, played on Wednesday, March 5 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The Sioux Falls Cougars lost 21-14 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Regis Rangers on Wednesday, March 5.

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

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lawrence County in week ending Mar. 1?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Meade County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 1

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Meade County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fall River County in week ending Mar. 1

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fall River County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Thune outlines support for Trump’s agenda on labor nominee and national issues

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor to discuss President Trump's vision for the nation and upcoming Cabinet nominee votes.

Senator Thune responds positively to President Trump's congressional address

U.S. Senator John Thune from South Dakota released a statement in response to President Trump's recent address to Congress.

John Thune discusses sports act, tariffs, and government efficiency on Fox News

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss several pressing issues, including the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, tariffs, and government efficiency.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lawrence County in week ending Feb. 22

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Butte County in week ending Feb. 22?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Butte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Meade County in week ending Feb. 22

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Meade County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

John Thune discusses key legislative topics during media appearances

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently appeared on America's Newsroom on Fox News and Inside Politics on CNN to discuss several pressing issues.

John Thune discusses President Trump's early achievements and future plans

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor to discuss President Trump's upcoming address to Congress and his achievements during his first weeks in office.

Democrats block debate on women’s sports protection bill

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed disappointment after Democrats blocked the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," introduced by Senator Tuberville, during a press conference with Senate Republican leadership.

John Thune discusses policy issues on The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently appeared on The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, where he discussed various political topics including President Trump's joint address, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and...

Meade County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022