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Murdo native John Thune voted Senate majority leader
Two decades after John Thune ignited his political brand by knocking off Democratic Senate Leader Tom Daschle in South Dakota’s……
Funeral mourners recall Tim Johnson’s hard work, humor, faith and devotion to family
SIOUX FALLS — Tim Johnson’s legacy stretches across South Dakota. It’s in each drop of water from the Mni Wiconi…
Former U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, undefeated in politics, dies nearly decade after leaving office
For several weeks starting at the end of 2006, South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson was at the center of U.S…….
After two adoptions and fostering 100-plus kids, Kuschel honored for efforts
Aberdeen’s Deb Kuschel has fostered more than 100 kids — every one of them cute, she’s certain. She started as……
War chests shed light on 2026 election cycle
South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune has the largest political war chest of any U.S. senator, topping the $20 million……
Thune, Rounds doubt new farm bill will be passed this year
South Dakota’s two U.S. senators doubt Congress will pass a new farm bill or the National Defense Authorization Act yet……
Congressional pressure leads to pause of USPS consolidation plans
Outside pressure from a bipartisan group of U.S. senators — including South Dakota’s Mike Rounds and John Thune — has……
Thune pushes for free trade agreements as ag trade deficit rises
U.S. Sen. John Thune spent March criticizing the Biden Administration trade policies and touting the importance of free trade to…
Water, air service prime topics during Thune’s Aberdeen visit
The amount of money needed for a joint venture to provide more water for Aberdeen, WEB Water and BDM Rural……
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