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.

S.D. Democrats respond to Noem’s State of State address, point out problems she has ignored as governor

Jan 10

Jan 10 S.D. Democrats respond to Noem’s State of State address, point out problems she has ignored as governor

South Dakota Democratic Party

Hello? Gov. Noem? Pennington County GOP here. Um, would you mind filling some legislative vacancies? Thanks.

Jan 9

Jan 9 Hello? Gov. Noem? Pennington County GOP here. Um, would you mind filling some legislative vacancies? Thanks.

Before South Dakota DOT moves forward on reconstructing Hwy. 85, it should grant residents more time to comment

Jan 9

Jan 9 Before South Dakota DOT moves forward on reconstructing Hwy. 85, it should grant residents more time to comment

ACLU, other rights groups, say Martin, S.D., imposing extreme stipulations on tribe’s records request

Jan 8

Jan 8 ACLU, other rights groups, say Martin, S.D., imposing extreme stipulations on tribe’s records request

A Hallmark movie Christmas event in Aberdeen — and a question about SD’s priorities all year

Jan 7

Jan 7 A Hallmark movie Christmas event in Aberdeen — and a question about SD’s priorities all year

On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, we must rally to derail the dangerous Donald Trump train

Jan 6

Jan 6 On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, we must rally to derail the dangerous Donald Trump train

One year into the GOP House majority, Republicans keep failing South Dakotans. It’s Biden who delivers

Jan 5

Jan 5 One year into the GOP House majority, Republicans keep failing South Dakotans. It’s Biden who delivers

Gov. Noem bad-mouths Nikki Haley. Says Haley changes whenever ‘it suits her political agenda.’ Look who’s talking

Jan 4

Jan 4 Gov. Noem bad-mouths Nikki Haley. Says Haley changes whenever ‘it suits her political agenda.’ Look who’s talking

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler asks — and answers: Why does health insurance cost so much?

Jan 3

Jan 3 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler asks — and answers: Why does health insurance cost so much?

As the new year arrives, South Dakota Democrats face an old problem — they stand no chance in presidential campaign

Jan 2

Jan 2 As the new year arrives, South Dakota Democrats face an old problem — they stand no chance in presidential campaign

Let’s resolve to raise South Dakota teacher salaries. They're among the lowest paid in the nation and deserve better.

Jan 1

Jan 1 Let’s resolve to raise South Dakota teacher salaries. They're among the lowest paid in the nation and deserve better.

The economy gave Biden a big thumbs-up in ‘23. Will it last through ‘24? There’s always an “X” factor, but the trend is Biden’s friend

Dec 31

Dec 31 The economy gave Biden a big thumbs-up in ‘23. Will it last through ‘24? There’s always an “X” factor, but the trend is Biden’s friend

Republicans once understood the need to protect the environment but now, they cheer ‘drill, baby, drill’

Dec 30

Dec 30 Republicans once understood the need to protect the environment but now, they cheer ‘drill, baby, drill’

Tim Giago: Lakota people will never forget the Dec. 29, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, nor should anyone

Dec 29

Dec 29 Tim Giago: Lakota people will never forget the Dec. 29, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, nor should anyone

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: What is a financial therapist, and how do you know when you need one?

Dec 28

Dec 28 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: What is a financial therapist, and how do you know when you need one?

Gov. Noem will be trying out for vice president next week during an appearance at a MAGA rally in Iowa.

Dec 27

Dec 27 Gov. Noem will be trying out for vice president next week during an appearance at a MAGA rally in Iowa.

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’