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11. Staying Connected While We’re Staying Apart - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    April 17, 2020

    organizations or with local groups in places like Rapid City Sioux Falls Aberdeen Spearfish Belle Fourche Hot Springs Mitchell Watertown and other communities I ve also used those tools to join a virtual town hall...informed throughout this crisis While we ve all been affected I feel particularly bad for students Spring is such an awesome time of year for sports other extracurricular activities and graduation I ve used...

12. High Energy Costs - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    September 12, 2005

    water issues at the forefront in the central region But from Parker to Buffalo and Aberdeen to Hot Springs South Dakotans told me that the issue hitting them hardest in the pocketbook is the high cost of...

13. Making Health Care Affordable and Accessible - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    May 12, 2006

    high cost of medical malpractice insurance According to the South Dakota Office of Rural Health Hot Springs Phillip Bowdle Mobridge Wagner and Redfield are currently in need of primary care physicians Additionally...

14. Lessons From the Locker Room - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    September 05, 2014

    Belle Fourche to Kimball to Milbank high school football is a time honored tradition in our state The hot summer afternoons give way to crisp fall nights and under the lights of the football field the pep...game I have fond memories of my time playing high school football I still remember the sweltering hot August practice days the feeling of a new pair of cleats and my nervous energy as I walked onto the...

15. New Year, Same Commitment to Fighting for South Dakota - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    January 10, 2020

    Wilkie who has prioritized the needs of rural and tribal veterans After encouraging him to visit Hot Springs I m glad he will soon make the trip It s imperative for him to see The Veterans Town firsthand...

16. Don’t Be a Stranger - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    April 07, 2017

    state From spring s planting season to fall s hunting season and everything else in between there s always something to do or see South Dakotans who travel to our nation s capital in the spring or summer...see that rival but clearly won t ever exceed South Dakota s own Mount Rushmore I particularly like spring and summer because I get to enjoy the best of both worlds I spend nearly every weekend back in South...Washington this time of year I get to see a lot of familiar faces when I head back to D C too This spring I ve already had the chance to meet with South Dakotans who represent groups like the National Association...

17. Visiting the Nation’s Capital - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    March 04, 2016

    opportunities The spring season in particular draws families from around the country to Washington for spring break and other family vacations If your family is considering a trip to Washington this spring or any...particularly interesting because of the world famous cherry blossom trees that explode with color each spring The Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial becomes noticeably fragrant as the trees start to bloom...

18. Cherry Blossoms, a Capitol Tour, and a Cup of Joe - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    March 09, 2018

    still covers a vast majority of the state spring will be here before we know it And not a moment too soon I might add With spring comes spring break and with spring break comes a surge of vacationing families...organization is one of the many that will be making the trek from South Dakota to Washington D C this spring we d love to see you Not only will you be able to enjoy some warmer weather hopefully and soak up...

19. Picking up the Pieces - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    June 20, 2014

    damage of the flooding in southeast South Dakota and the wreckage from the tornado in Wessington Springs It is heartbreaking to watch our neighbors friends and communities prepare for the worst and react...stepped up to provide shelter food and assistance to those in need On June 20th I visited Wessington Springs to survey the storm and tornado damage with Mayor Melissa Mebius I had the opportunity to visit with...

20. Lending a Hand this Holiday Season - Opinion Editorials - U.S. Senator John Thune
    November 25, 2011

    weather has arrived As the temperatures dip we are reminded that many will go without warm clothing and hot meals this winter Churches schools and countless non profits throughout South Dakota organize holiday...