WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Thank Your Local Paper I still look forward to getting my local news through a trusted news source, including my local newspaper, whether it's a real piece of paper or electronically delivered. Running a newspaper today looks a lot different than it did when I was a kid. Digital photos have replaced the dark room and electronic media now plays a major role in how many of us receiv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Celebrating South Dakota's Unofficial State Holiday As the crisp fall temperatures begin to break through, an unmistakable anticipation builds in the air for our state's unofficial holiday. The days and nights get cooler, the leaves change colors, and South Dakotans start counting down the days to the third Saturday in October: the start of pheasant season. Growing up in Murdo, my   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Honoring South Dakota's Local Newspapers For many South Dakotans, the local paper is more than just a source of news; it's like a trusted neighbor, always there to keep you informed about what's happening in our communities. Like many others, I depend on the local paper to stay connected to the issues that matter most. During National Newspaper Week, we honor the hardworking individuals who make lo  more