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Thune sworn in for fourth Senate term with Farm Bill on the mind | Jan 04

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On today's update...

South Dakota Senator John Thune has been sworn in for his fourth term in the upper chamber of Congress. What’s on the mind of the second-ranking Republican Senator leading into session?

After nearly 12 years, Pennington County has a new sheriff. The state’s second most populous county welcomes Brian Mueller as its top lawman. He is replacing outgoing sheriff Kevin Thom, who is retiring.

Gov. Kristi Noem has appointed a Catholic administrator as the state's next social services secretary.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has appointed the superintendent of the Mitchell School District to be the next Department of Education secretary.

With heavy snowfall blocking roads, street maintenance officials are urging Sioux Falls residents to move their cars off the street to make room for snow removal.

Sub-zero temperatures, snow measured in feet, and extreme winds—December, for many, seemed like one of the worst months in history for winter weather. But was it really?

And more.

Megan hosts All Things Considered and the SDPB News podcast.