SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Black Hawk Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Large-Scale Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in Rapid City Area and within the Pine Ridge Reservation RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Black Hawk, South Da more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Tours Midwest, Announces Action to Support Lower Food Prices for Americans * MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin concluded a Midwest swing this week, visiting with state, local and federal partners, farmers and other stakeholders in Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, and announcing significant regulatory relief for meat  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Recognized for Outstanding Hospitality Shown to South Dakota Visitors to Our Nation's Capital * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Congressional Management Foundation's (CMF) Best of Constituent Experience in D.C. award. This award recognizes offices that go above and beyond to make their constituents feel welcomed and cared for during their trip more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes to Sanction Chinese Companies for Their Role in America's Fentanyl Crisis * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act to hold China accountable for its role in the fentanyl crisis. The bill passed with a vote of 407-4. Johnson is a member of the Fentanyl Policy Working Group within the Select Committee on China. "C more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Role in Large-Scale Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in Rapid City Area and within the Pine Ridge Reservation RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Pine Ridge, South D more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Pine Ridge Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine within the Pine Ridge Reservation RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 3 -- Sanford Health issued the following news release: * * * Sanford completes combination with Creekside Medical Clinic RAPID CITY, S.D. --Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Creekside Medical Clinic, an independent, physician-owned group based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and specializing in primary care, have completed their combination. The closing was finalized Aug. 29. Providing ca more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Sioux Falls Women Sentenced to 16 Years and 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced two Sioux Falls women convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Hailey Schneiderman, 25, was se more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Sully County Farmers Ordered to Pay Over $4 Million in Civil Judgment for Crop Insurance Fraud United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange has entered a judgment against James and Levi Garrett and ordered them to pay a combined total of $4,019,820 to resolve violations of the False Claims A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Tax Relief for Hardworking Americans * Next year, working families in every county in South Dakota will see tax relief thanks to the One Big, Beautiful Bill. And because Republicans worked to make the tax cuts enacted in 2017 permanent, hardworking South Dakota families can be sure that they won't face a massive tax hike down the road, which means they can spend, invest, and save more of their hard more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Crisscrosses South Dakota During State Work Period * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, over the last few weeks, we've all had a chance, my colleagues and I, to spend extra time in our states, talking to our constitu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Issues Warning to Senate Democrat Obstructionists * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, it's been a very busy year here in the United States Senate. "From confirming President Trump's nominees, to repealing burdenso more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On a nominations rules change: "[W]e've kind of shopped these ideas around about how to do this in a way that actually helps us clear the backlog [of nominations] and creates a way for us to confirm the rest of... President Trump' more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Move Forward on Clearing Nominations Backlog and Advancing NDAA * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "We just had a very productive meeting where our conference talked about clearing the nominations backlog. "And we are where we are right now more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: The NDAA Invests in Servicemembers, Modernizes the Military, and Strengthens America's Security * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, this week the Senate is beginning consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. " more PR