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Senator Mike Rounds urges action amid government shutdown in October 2025
Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican representing South Dakota, has used his social media platform to comment on the ongoing government shutdown and related legislative efforts in early October 2025.On October 1, Senator Rounds posted that "Senate...
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Government funding vote falls short again in Senate
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The Daily Press - Michigan
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., return to their offices after meeting with reporters Friday on the third day of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J....
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Thune urges passage of short-term funding bill to end government shutdown
Senator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press alongside Speaker of...
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Thune blames Democrats for ongoing government shutdown, urges quick passage of funding extension
Senator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding the...
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Government funding vote fails again in Senate
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The Times Leader - Ohio
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. On the third day of...
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South Dakota university drops effort to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post
The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer. Professor Michael...
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South Dakota farmer hosts international buyers on NSM crop tour
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Tri-State Neighbor - Nebraska
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Jeff Thompson talks with one of the buyers in his field near Colton, S.D. For Jeff Thompson, opening the gates of his Colton farm to international soybean buyers is second nature. After nearly a decade of hosting visitors from around the world,...
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South Dakota Launches Summer Police Certification Course Prioritizing Tribal Recruits
South Dakota’s new summer police academy gives tribal recruits priority, helping officers train closer to home while lawmakers consider added protections. By Freddi Hammer October 3, 2025 2:50 pm PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota will now...
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South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson Pushes Eliminate Shutdowns Act Amid Federal Government Shutdown
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Pure Oldies 103.5 - South Dakota
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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The federal government is in a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a budget by the October 1st deadline. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he’s frustrated, calling shutdowns a lose-lose situation....
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South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds' proposed healthcare coverage compromise could end the federal government shutdown
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DGR News
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Oct. 3, 2025, update:WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators has been discussing possible health care compromises aimed at ending the government shutdown. The group includes moderate Democrats who have said they want to find a quick...
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Drug arrests drive South Dakota Highway Patrol Prairie Thunder saturations
Two additional Operation: Prairie Thunder deployments have landed more than 100 alleged bad guys behind bars in Sioux Falls. That’s according to an analysis by The Dakota Scout of the latest arrest data released by the Department of Public Safety...
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Sioux Falls Music Scene Shines At Artist Spotlight Night
The Artist Spotlight at the Icon Lounge in Sioux Falls turned into one of those nights you just don’t forget. I had the honor of being MC at the show on behalf of Kickin’ Country, and let me tell you, the local talent we have right here in South...
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Senate Democrats block GOP bill, U.S. govt shutdown set to continue
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CGTN
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The Washington Monument behind the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., October 3, 2025. /VCG The Washington Monument behind the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., October 3, 2025. /VCG U.S. Senate Democrats on Friday blocked a Republican bill...
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Hives for Heroes wraps up another year in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hives for Heroes - a program linking veteran health and beekeeping - wrapped up its third year in Rapid City. Through program bee colonies located near the Parks building on Canyon Lake Drive, veterans and their mentors took in...
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Prospects fading for quick end to government shutdown
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Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. On the third day of the...
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US government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan
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China Daily Global
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WASHINGTON -- US Senate Democrats on Friday blocked a Republican bill to temporarily fund the government, which means the government shutdown will likely last through the weekend. The bill was voted on a largely party-line 54-44 for a fourth time,...
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Senate vote to end U.S. government shutdown fails again
Open this photo in gallery:Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., return to their offices after meeting with reporters on the third day of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in...
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New Clay County Jail, Law Enforcement Center Ready To Open
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Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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VERMILLION — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the new Clay County Jail and Law Enforcement Center, located in the northwest outskirts of Vermillion. Tours of the state-of-the-art facility will be given. The...
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Trump Embraces Project 2025 During Government Shutdown, Changing His Prior Tune
As the government shutdown continues with no clear end in sight, President Donald Trump appears to be using the crisis to step up his support for Project 2025. The president is now publicly praising the architect of the right-wing plan to...
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Senate fails to end the shutdown as both parties aren’t even speaking to each other: ‘I’m not optimistic’
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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The Senate failed to reach an agreement to reopen the government on Friday, causing the federal shutdown to enter the weekend. Meanwhile, the clerk of the House of Representatives read a letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson Friday afternoon...
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