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Thune Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

John Calhoun desk. “It’s covered with a black shroud. “And on … top of that shroud

Freedom Rings for 250 Years

beat our state’s iconic monument, the Black Hills, and a clear South Dakota sky as a backdrop

The 605

June 5, 2026 Weekly Column From Black Hills to the Glacial Lakes, South Dakota is a special place

South Dakota’s Great Outdoors

trails to be conquered in state parks from Black Elk Peak in Custer State Park to the Perimeter … tourists passing through on their way to the Black Hills, and I served a lot of them

The Best of America

upon row of white markers at the Black Hills National Cemetery that bear witness to men and women

Rounds Legislation to Prevent Smuggling of American Semiconductors into China Unanimously Passes Senate

access to these materials, but despite these measures, black-market networks and intermediaries have exploited loopholes to funnel

Powering America from the Plains

which we are no stranger to in the Black Hills. I’m advocating for more resources

Safer Communities and South Dakota Connections

Idea I met with leaders in the Black Hills tourism industry about the impact visitors have … workforce and the benefits of national parks. The Black Hills attract visitors from around the world who want

Hope for the Future

hearing stories from Chaplain Barry Black that inspire hope and about living a life that makes a difference

Thune: American Elections Are for American Citizens

more than two-thirds of Hispanic and Black voters. “Mr. President, this is just common sense

Thune to Bring SAVE America Act to the Senate Floor

includes 71 percent of Democrats, 76 percent of Black Americans, 77 percent of Asian Americans, and 82 percent

Delegation Encourages Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration

approximately 53,174 households experienced power outages, and Black Hills Electric Cooperative, the sole power provider

Saddling Up for the Black Hills Stock Show

Rounds Issues Statement Following Senate’s Passage of Appropriations Package

briefing on current timber harvest levels in the Black Hills National Forest Includes a provision to require

Johnson, Budzinski Legislation Provides Overdue Base Acre Update

said Johnson . “Changing global markets, high inflation, and black swan events over the past five years have changed

South Dakota’s Greatest Generation

mechanics. Out west, work began on the Black Hills Ordnance Depot and the new community of Igloo that … spent part of his boyhood at the Black Hills Ordnance Depot, popularized the phrase, “the Greatest Generation

One Big, Beautiful Summer

would pass through on their vacations to the Black Hills. This is a busy time of year

Rounds Introduces Legislation to Modernize Veteran Burial Scheduling System, Provide Clarity to Families

cemetery. Here in South Dakota, the Black Hills National Cemetery maintains an average burial availability of two days

Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointments

instructor, a swim instructor, and has worked at Black Hills Helicopter. He believes the experiences and skills

The Fight to Save Ellsworth

89th Attack Squadron came to the Black Hills to control MQ-9 Reaper drones in combat remotely. After

Thune: I’ll Never Stop Fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base

Ellsworth is a point of pride in the Black Hills. “It’s been a national security asset since

Rounds Introduces Legislation to Prevent Smuggling of American AI Chips into China

access to these materials, but despite these measures, black-market networks and intermediaries have exploited loopholes to funnel

Thune Encourages USDA Secretary Rollins to Help Increase Black Hills Timber Sales Targets

increase the timber sale program targets for the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) to avert additional sawmill closures … impacts that continue to harm communities across the Black Hills. “As discussed in your confirmation hearing

Thune: Brooke Rollins Understands the Mission of USDA

need to improve management of national forests. “The Black Hills National Forest – among others across the country

Rounds Leads Legislation to Increase Timber Sales in the Black Hills National Forest

USFS) to improve timber sales numbers in the Black Hills National Forest. Rounds originally introduced this legislation … recent years, timber sales in the Black Hills National Forest have steadily decreased, putting a significant strain