WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Air Travel Improvements You'll Be Thankful For * We are entering one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week. While most of them are packing up their cars and hitting the road, 6 million Americans will be boarding a plane in order to spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones. I know a lot of people don't particularly look f  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Box Elder Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in Western South Dakota RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a woman from Box Elder, South Dakota, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Delano, California Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in the Sioux Falls Area United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Delano, California man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Releases Mini-Documentary Highlighting the Pain of America's Farmers Amid Donald Trump's Disastrous Trade War Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring multi-generational South Dakota family farmers Charlie Johnson, Shane Merrill, and Frank Kloucek, who share their stories of how hard farming has become for them under Donald Trump's disastrous trade war. The documentary captur  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Ellsworth, Minnesota Man Sentenced to More than 22 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced an Ellsworth, Minnesota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place o  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Hoops camp starring USD/SDSU women's players set for Dec. 29 * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Sports Academy in Sioux Falls will host a Holiday Hoops Camp for grades K-8 headlined by several University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University women's basketball players on Monday, December 29 at the Sanford Pentagon. The camp will focus on skill work such as dribbl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to release the Epstein files. "Jeffrey Epstein committed heinous, evil crimes. I voted to release the Epstein files, which I've consistently supported for months," said Johnson. "We all want transparency, and for any person found guilty to face the full force of justice. My hea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson's Digital Permitting Bill Passes Committee * Washington, D.C. - The House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA). This legislation would modernize the permitting process. "It takes too long to build in America," said Johnson. "I'm grateful for the work of the Natural Resources Committe  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T wins four awards from CASE * Missouri S&T received four Best of CASE District VI Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The CASE District VI awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications among colleges and universities in the district. District V  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Rapid City Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sent  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Reservation RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that District Court Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, for Conspiracy to Distri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds, King Seek Maximum H-2B Work Visas to Support Small Businesses in 2026 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) recently sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) requesting that they release the maximum allowable number of additional H-2B visas for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, consistent with the previous thre  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Researcher investigates AI's ability to predict the stock market By Addison DeHaven Zhiguang Wang, a researcher from South Dakota State University's Ness School of Management and Economics is investigating artificial intelligence's ability to predict stock market returns. Like other sectors of society, artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how investors, traders and compa  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health expands endoscopy services in Bismarck * BISMARCK, N.D. Sanford Health has expanded its endoscopy services at the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, located at 715 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Bismarck. This 15,000-square-foot addition is designed to enhance access, comfort and efficiency for patients seeking essential digestive health services in a conv  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Sports Academy Fargo adds Sydney Lanoue * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Sports Academy Volleyball has added Sydney Lanoue as an academy specialist. She will be based in Fargo. Lanoue, a Tracy, Minn. native, helped lead Tracy Milroy Balaton High School to three Minnesota State Tournament appearances. Lanoue played collegiately at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 2018-  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford welcomes new family medicine physician to Minot * BISMARCK, N.D. Ashley Kremer, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot and is accepting new patients. Dr. Kremer received her medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. She completed her residency in family medicine   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU students honored with more than $650K in scholarships By Allie Arp More than 125 scholarships totaling more than $650,000 were awarded last week as part of the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Recognition Banquet. The annual celebration of student achievement honored students representing every department within the colle  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Sioux Falls Man Convicted in Federal Trial of Fentanyl Distribution United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a jury has convicted Elizeo Kalimba, age 33, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance following a 4-day jury trial in federal distri  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place o  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencin  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * St. Francis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting a Federal Officer PIERRE - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a St. Francis, South Dakota woman convicted of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer. The sentencing took place on October 20,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Americans Deserve Better Than Democrats' Shutdown Dysfunction * 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, after 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history is over. "Shellshocked government employe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Back to Regular Order * 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, I've spoken a lot over the years about the need for a strong military. "I believe that keeping America at the cutting edge of military capa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Regular Order Is the Path to a Stronger, Safer America * Click here to watch the video. 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): "Although it was totally unnecessary, the shutdown is over. "And thankfully, after 43 days, we had enough Democr  more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Nov. 18 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * USD Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation The University of South Dakota's bachelor's degree program in biomedical engineering, in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, re  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Wheaton recognized with quality award for rural health * WHEATON, Minn. - As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Wheaton has been recognized with a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality. This is the fourth consecutive year Sanford Wheaton has received this honor. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards   more