The South Dakota Standard

Greetings.

Welcome to the launch of The South Dakota Standard! Tom Lawrence and I will bring you thoughts and ideas concerning issues pertinent to the health and well-being of our political culture. Feel free to let us know what you are thinking.

Artemis mission reminds us of a time when we looked up and dreamed.

Apr 13

Apr 13 Artemis mission reminds us of a time when we looked up and dreamed.

Arnold Palmer was a true champion, both as a golfer and a human being.

Apr 12

Apr 12 Arnold Palmer was a true champion, both as a golfer and a human being.

OK, who dropped a dime on Kristi Noem's husband Bryon?

Apr 11

Apr 11 OK, who dropped a dime on Kristi Noem's husband Bryon?

Rising fuel and fertilizer prices will hurt farming and tourism

Apr 10

Apr 10 Rising fuel and fertilizer prices will hurt farming and tourism

The Masters golf tournament: the truth about a dark tradition

Apr 9

Apr 9 The Masters golf tournament: the truth about a dark tradition

Trump’s wildly abusive, profane post proves he needs to be removed

Apr 8

Apr 8 Trump’s wildly abusive, profane post proves he needs to be removed

Sioux Falls Public Library should not allow ICE to recruit there

Apr 7

Apr 7 Sioux Falls Public Library should not allow ICE to recruit there

After decade in Pierre, Jamie Smith wants to be mayor in Sioux Falls

Apr 6

Apr 6 After decade in Pierre, Jamie Smith wants to be mayor in Sioux Falls

Eggs, Easter and family traditions: Cracking open some holiday memories

Apr 5

Apr 5 Eggs, Easter and family traditions: Cracking open some holiday memories

Minority Leader Healy: Reflections on S.D.’s 2026 legislative session

Apr 4

Apr 4 Minority Leader Healy: Reflections on S.D.’s 2026 legislative session

He overcame decades of addiction and mental illness. You can too

Apr 3

Apr 3 He overcame decades of addiction and mental illness. You can too

Times are changing. Ranching is going, going – but not quite gone.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Times are changing. Ranching is going, going – but not quite gone.

Linda M. Hasselstrom

As tax day looms, financial advisor explains how taxes got complicated

Apr 1

Apr 1 As tax day looms, financial advisor explains how taxes got complicated

Court and government controls make property rights a pipe dream

Mar 31

Mar 31 Court and government controls make property rights a pipe dream

S.D. No Kings protests were inspiring and a promising

Mar 30

Mar 30 S.D. No Kings protests were inspiring and a promising

No Kings rally in Rapid City was a show of united contempt for Trump

Mar 29

Mar 29 No Kings rally in Rapid City was a show of united contempt for Trump

80% of S.D. waterways are polluted. We can't allow water to get filthier.

Mar 28

Mar 28 80% of S.D. waterways are polluted. We can't allow water to get filthier.

Sen. Thune, your commendable words don't match your actions

Mar 27

Mar 27 Sen. Thune, your commendable words don't match your actions

War with Iran show’s futility of Trump’s devotion to fossil fuel

Mar 26

Mar 26 War with Iran show’s futility of Trump’s devotion to fossil fuel

From Sioux Falls to Spearfish and points near and between —No Kings!

Mar 25

Mar 25 From Sioux Falls to Spearfish and points near and between —No Kings!