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Rapid City considered 33rd happiest place to live in America in 2025

WalletHub ranked Rapid City as the 33rd happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

By D. C. Boyd | Jul 29, 2025

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

Since 1970, Ziebach County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.5%.

By Western South Dakota News | Jul 26, 2025

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Perkins County?

By Western South Dakota News | Jul 19, 2025

Since 1970, Perkins County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.3%.

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2022: Pennington County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Western South Dakota News | Jul 12, 2025

Since 1970, Pennington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 6.6%.

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Oglala Lakota County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Jul 5, 2025

Since 1970, Oglala Lakota County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.6%.

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Meade County since 1970

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 28, 2025

Since 1970, Meade County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.7%.

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How Lawrence County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 21, 2025

Since 1970, Lawrence County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.3%.

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Harding County ranks 64th highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $7,762 in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 16, 2025

In 2022, Harding County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in South Dakota, with transfers making up 15.1% of total income.

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

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 14, 2025

Since 1970, Jackson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 1.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.7%.

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Meade County residents received $9,884 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 58th in South Dakota

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 9, 2025

In 2022, residents of Meade County received an average of $9,884 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in South Dakota.

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Thune criticizes Democratic opposition to GOP reconciliation bill

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing the Democratic Party's stance on the upcoming reconciliation bill.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Harding County?

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 7, 2025

Since 1970, Harding County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 16.2%.

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Thune discusses legislative progress on tax relief and national security

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 5, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor, discussing progress on legislation aimed at providing permanent tax relief and enhancing national security.

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Thune discusses economic policies and Trump’s agenda on Fox News

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News' "America’s Newsroom" to discuss key legislative priorities, including pro-growth policies and enacting President Trump's agenda.

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Senate Republicans push for American energy dominance with new reconciliation bill

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the efforts of Senate Republicans to enhance American energy production.

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John Thune discusses economy and policy issues on Fox Radio

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio to discuss several pressing topics, including economic growth, budget reconciliation, entitlement programs, rescissions packages, and the Russia...

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John Thune outlines GOP achievements and future plans in Senate speech

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor today, highlighting the accomplishments of Republican leadership over the past six months and outlining future legislative goals.

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Thune outlines GOP strategy on reconciliation bill amid expected Democratic opposition

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed a press conference in Washington, where he discussed the priorities of Senate Republicans concerning a reconciliation bill passed by the House.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Western South Dakota News publication area in 2024

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 2, 2025

Of the 18 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Western South Dakota News publication area 11 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Ziebach County ranks 38th highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $11,283 in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Jun 2, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ziebach County received an average of $11,283 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in South Dakota.