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Thune Praises Selection of Sen. Katie Britt to Deliver Republican Response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 29, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has expressed his support for the decision to have Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) deliver the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024.In a statement, Sen. Thune said, "I am pleased to hear that Sen. Katie Britt will be delivering the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Her insights and perspective will provide a valuable contribution to the national dialogue."Sen. Katie Britt, who will be taking on this significant role, has yet to comment publicly on her...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lawrence County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What was the overall rating of Monument Health Sturgis Care Center?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 29, 2024

Monument Health Sturgis Care Center, the only nursing home in Meade County, aided an average of 48.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Pennington County receive in 2021?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Pennington County received $14,769,592 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Oglala Lakota County in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oglala Lakota County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Five Counties Nursing Home had overall rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

Five Counties Nursing Home, the only nursing home in Perkins County, aided an average of 34.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Thune Praises Leader McConnell for Decades of Service to Party and Country

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement praising Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, who announced he would not seek another term as leader.Thune expressed his admiration, saying, "Sen. McConnell has dedicated decades of service to our party and country. His leadership and commitment have left an indelible mark on the Senate and our nation."McConnell's decision not to seek reelection as leader marks the end of an era in the Senate, as Thune acknowledged, "His legacy will be remembered...

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Thune Urges Swift Action on Farm Bill to Support Farmers and Ranchers

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Thune delivered a speech on the Senate floor emphasizing the urgency of passing a full and updated farm bill that addresses the needs of farmers and ranchers, particularly in South Dakota. Thune highlighted the challenges faced by agricultural producers and stressed the importance of providing them with the necessary support.Thune underscored the significance of farmers and ranchers, stating, "America needs farmers and ranchers." He emphasized the vital role they play in feeding the country and the world, acknowledging the risks and uncertainties they...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Custer County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2nd largest nursing home in Fall River County as of Q4 2023

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 27, 2024

Seven Sisters Living Center, the second largest nursing home in Fall River County, aided an average of 49.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Ziebach County rise or fall in 2021?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ziebach County received $2.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lawrence County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Meade County farmers in 2021 reached $9,020,271

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Meade County received $9,020,271 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home was largest nursing home in Fall River County as of Q4 2023

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 26, 2024

Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home, the largest nursing home in Fall River County, aided an average of 60.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lawrence County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How much did farmers in Perkins County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Perkins County received $8,763,807 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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1,039 Jackson County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Jackson County received $6,812,227 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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What was the overall rating of Spearfish Canyon Healthcare?

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 25, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Spearfish Canyon Healthcare attended an average of 73.2 residents per day in Lawrence County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Pennington County in week ending Feb. 24

By Western South Dakota News | Feb 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.