SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Senate Majority Leader John Thune used the Senate floor to pay tribute to his high school coach, Jerry Applebee on Monday. “He was a deeply formative figure ...

John Thune grew up. But that’s where the senator found himself ... by an aversion to losing — he learned on the basketball court and track of Murdo’s high school. The outcome of the secret leadership ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate gaveled in on Friday and officially came under Republican control, with newly elected Majority Leader John ... Thune reflected. “He was a basketball coach at our high ...

By Carl Hulse Reporting from the Capitol John ... Thune about political realities. But he had already exhibited a pronounced aversion to losing during his days playing basketball for the high ...

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike ...

John Thune becomes Senate ... to save Ellsworth toughened and educated Thune about political realities. But he had already exhibited a pronounced aversion to losing during his days playing basketball ...