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.

Former Aberdeen Mayor Levsen said police cameras translate into better officers and reduced complaints

Oct 28

Oct 28 Former Aberdeen Mayor Levsen said police cameras translate into better officers and reduced complaints

S.D.'s inaugural LGBTQ2S+ center opens today. It's The Transformation Project's vision of inclusion

Oct 27

Oct 27 S.D.'s inaugural LGBTQ2S+ center opens today. It's The Transformation Project's vision of inclusion

The Transformation Project

Let us now praise Christian schools — the schools that actually practice what others loudly preach

Oct 26

Oct 26 Let us now praise Christian schools — the schools that actually practice what others loudly preach

Randy Zitterkopf

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ tells important history — but exploitation of Indigenous people continues today

Oct 25

Oct 25 ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ tells important history — but exploitation of Indigenous people continues today

Brookings Pastor Carl Kline offers a top ten list of reminders that Trump is morally unfit for high office

Oct 24

Oct 24 Brookings Pastor Carl Kline offers a top ten list of reminders that Trump is morally unfit for high office

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains why inheriting the family home can be a bad idea

Oct 23

Oct 23 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains why inheriting the family home can be a bad idea

Former Rushmore Superintendent Baker (also known as Yellow Wolf) is part of Ken Burns’ ‘American Buffalo’

Oct 22

Oct 22 Former Rushmore Superintendent Baker (also known as Yellow Wolf) is part of Ken Burns’ ‘American Buffalo’

Biden’s speech on aid for Israel and Ukraine took on national security issues, economic considerations, and moral imperatives.

Oct 21

Oct 21 Biden’s speech on aid for Israel and Ukraine took on national security issues, economic considerations, and moral imperatives.

Dusty Johnson says he's a problem-solver then becomes a problem-creator, supporting Jim Jordan for House Speaker

Oct 20

Oct 20 Dusty Johnson says he's a problem-solver then becomes a problem-creator, supporting Jim Jordan for House Speaker

Brookings pastor Carl Kline: My dad was right. Unplug the TV and devices. Enjoy the amazing world around you

Oct 19

Oct 19 Brookings pastor Carl Kline: My dad was right. Unplug the TV and devices. Enjoy the amazing world around you

While Sen. Josh Hawley was first to earn headlines, his wife’s legal work may have a more lasting and harmful impact

Oct 18

Oct 18 While Sen. Josh Hawley was first to earn headlines, his wife’s legal work may have a more lasting and harmful impact

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains why people don't relocate for lower cost of living

Oct 17

Oct 17 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains why people don't relocate for lower cost of living

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns focuses on ‘The American Buffalo’ in PBS show, which airs tonight and tomorrow

Oct 16

Oct 16 Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns focuses on ‘The American Buffalo’ in PBS show, which airs tonight and tomorrow

Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Oct 15

Oct 15 Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Of Mideast turmoil, crazy oil markets, slowing gasoline demand . . . and the corn belt, including South Dakota

Oct 14

Oct 14 Of Mideast turmoil, crazy oil markets, slowing gasoline demand . . . and the corn belt, including South Dakota

At 92, Rapid Citian and S.D. Hall of Famer Stan Adelstein is still fighting for what he believes in for his state

Oct 13

Oct 13 At 92, Rapid Citian and S.D. Hall of Famer Stan Adelstein is still fighting for what he believes in for his state

November conference in the Black Hills to address the climate crisis and the future of lithium mining in the region

Oct 12

Oct 12 November conference in the Black Hills to address the climate crisis and the future of lithium mining in the region

Making the best of hard times — how people can choose their reactions to challenging periods in their lives

Oct 11

Oct 11 Making the best of hard times — how people can choose their reactions to challenging periods in their lives

Christy Heacock

Brookings pastor Carl Kline writes that kids need caring parents, teachers, mentors — and plenty of books to read.

Oct 10

Oct 10 Brookings pastor Carl Kline writes that kids need caring parents, teachers, mentors — and plenty of books to read.

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler says feelings about student loan forgiveness are complicated.

Oct 9

Oct 9 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler says feelings about student loan forgiveness are complicated.