Thune Announces $52,526 Grant for the Rosedale Fire Department

Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $52,526 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Rosedale Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $13,938 Grant for the City of Wagner

Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $13,938 grant for the City of Wagner to make improvements to its City Park. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will allow city officials in Wagner to improve the recreational facilities of their City Park,”... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $57,595 Grant for the City of Milbank

Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $57,595 grant for the City of Milbank to make improvements to Koch School. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will allow city officials in Milbank to improve the recreational facilities for students at Koch School,”... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $132,358 Grant for the Viborg Fire Department

Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $132,358 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Viborg Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $103,108 Grant for the Yankton Fire Department

Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $103,108 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Yankton Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $50,000 Grant for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks

Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $50,000 grant for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will aid the Game, Fish and Parks Department in showcasing our state’s natural beauty,” Thune said. The... Continue Reading

Thune Surveys Winter Storm Damage

Senator John Thune today toured parts of Southeastern South Dakota that were heavily impacted by the recent winter storm. Thune surveyed the damage, and visited with local officials to ensure they are receiving the aid they need to continue to help South Dakotans in their area recover. “Today I had... Continue Reading

Thune Calls for Agriculture Disaster Relief

Senator John Thune today released a letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations that requests an agriculture disaster relief package for the 2005 crop year. “This proved to be a tough year for some South Dakota farmers,” Thune said. “Farmers here and across... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $319,517 Grant for South Dakota State University

Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $319,517 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for South Dakota State University (SDSU). “I’m pleased to announce this important funding for SDSU that will directly increase access to quality education through state-of-the-art means for thousands in rural... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $307,831 Grant for Avera McKennan Hospital

Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $307,831 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding that will increase access to quality health care for thousands of residents in rural South... Continue Reading

SD Delegation Supports Governor’s Request and Asks White House for Emergency Declaration

With Governor Rounds’ preliminary damage assessment from the recent blizzard now complete, U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD) and U.S. Representative Stephanie Herseth (D-SD) today called upon President George W. Bush to declare a large portion of South Dakota a major disaster area and asked the President... Continue Reading

Thune Announces $496,463 Grant for Northern State University

Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $496,463 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for Northern State University (NSU). “I’m pleased to announce this important funding for NSU that will directly increase access to quality education through state-of-the-art means for thousands in rural South... Continue Reading