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.

Trump eyeing Gov. Kristi Noem as running mate — maybe that’s something she would actually care about

Dec 26

Dec 26 Trump eyeing Gov. Kristi Noem as running mate — maybe that’s something she would actually care about

Some tips on how to enjoy Christmas and make it a merry and truly memorable day for you and your loved ones

Dec 25

Dec 25 Some tips on how to enjoy Christmas and make it a merry and truly memorable day for you and your loved ones

‘Bad blood?’ Trump’s ignorant, hateful rhetoric makes him recall a joyous Christmas service with African immigrants

Dec 24

Dec 24 ‘Bad blood?’ Trump’s ignorant, hateful rhetoric makes him recall a joyous Christmas service with African immigrants

Environmental researcher Don Carr returns to hometown Sioux Falls to launch his first novel, ‘The Midnight Rambler’

Dec 23

Dec 23 Environmental researcher Don Carr returns to hometown Sioux Falls to launch his first novel, ‘The Midnight Rambler’

A lesson from Dickens: Avoid the “Scrooge syndrome.” Don’t confuse financial success with a full and happy life

Dec 22

Dec 22 A lesson from Dickens: Avoid the “Scrooge syndrome.” Don’t confuse financial success with a full and happy life

Buffer strips are working in Iowa and Minnesota, and could have a positive impact on Big Sioux Watershed

Dec 21

Dec 21 Buffer strips are working in Iowa and Minnesota, and could have a positive impact on Big Sioux Watershed

Writer/editor Kevin Abourezk: Almost all of us suffer from some form of trauma. How we heal is up to us

Dec 20

Dec 20 Writer/editor Kevin Abourezk: Almost all of us suffer from some form of trauma. How we heal is up to us

South Dakota Democrats announce slate of candidates to try to hold three legislative seats in Sioux Falls

Dec 19

Dec 19 South Dakota Democrats announce slate of candidates to try to hold three legislative seats in Sioux Falls

SDDP adding staffers, lobbying Biden and Harris to fill judgeships, and optimistic about party’s future

Dec 18

Dec 18 SDDP adding staffers, lobbying Biden and Harris to fill judgeships, and optimistic about party’s future

Noem and Walz have similar backgrounds but very different approaches to politics and government

Dec 17

Dec 17 Noem and Walz have similar backgrounds but very different approaches to politics and government

Former Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen on the good, bad and kind people and comments after a big snowstorm

Dec 16

Dec 16 Former Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen on the good, bad and kind people and comments after a big snowstorm

Native-American activist organization NDN Collective responds to Grand Gateway Hotel’s apology

Dec 15

Dec 15 Native-American activist organization NDN Collective responds to Grand Gateway Hotel’s apology

Rapid City's Grand Gateway Hotel issues apology for racist comments in long-running controversy

Dec 14

Dec 14 Rapid City's Grand Gateway Hotel issues apology for racist comments in long-running controversy

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler asks: Are we living in the "Good Old Days"? Answer: No. We're much better off now.

Dec 13

Dec 13 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler asks: Are we living in the "Good Old Days"? Answer: No. We're much better off now.

Knobe: Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition has started a dialogue on climate change, and it will continue

Dec 12

Dec 12 Knobe: Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition has started a dialogue on climate change, and it will continue

Acting out his pain in a treatment center helped him realize there was a path forward to a better, happier life

Dec 11

Dec 11 Acting out his pain in a treatment center helped him realize there was a path forward to a better, happier life

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

Dec 10

Dec 10 Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Remembering the stunning news of John Lennon’s murder — 43 years later, it still makes no sense

Dec 9

Dec 9 Remembering the stunning news of John Lennon’s murder — 43 years later, it still makes no sense

Congress must amend the Clean Water Act to remove any ambiguity in order to protect wetlands and water

Dec 8

Dec 8 Congress must amend the Clean Water Act to remove any ambiguity in order to protect wetlands and water

Noem’s budget address a yawner. Starts with over-embellishing our economy, goes flat with no fresh proposals.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Noem’s budget address a yawner. Starts with over-embellishing our economy, goes flat with no fresh proposals.