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.

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

Jan 21

Jan 21 Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power. Can you help us keep at it?

Is Kristi Noem another Sarah Palin? Not really, because SD’s governor has built an impressive resume

Jan 20

Jan 20 Is Kristi Noem another Sarah Palin? Not really, because SD’s governor has built an impressive resume

Report: Noem is the betting favorite as Trump’s VP. Hmm, ok, but just what is it that she brings to the ticket?

Jan 19

Jan 19 Report: Noem is the betting favorite as Trump’s VP. Hmm, ok, but just what is it that she brings to the ticket?

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Part two on navigating your journey to financial wellbeing.

Jan 18

Jan 18 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Part two on navigating your journey to financial wellbeing.

Why are the Iowa Caucuses so influential? Credit — or blame — George McGovern for his surprise strategy in 1972

Jan 16

Jan 16 Why are the Iowa Caucuses so influential? Credit — or blame — George McGovern for his surprise strategy in 1972

Rapid City humorist Dorothy Rosby, who pays attention to lyrics, explains why she ruined music for her husband.

Jan 16

Jan 16 Rapid City humorist Dorothy Rosby, who pays attention to lyrics, explains why she ruined music for her husband.

Rapid City groups try to provide housing during extreme weather, but city officials order shelter work halted

Jan 13

Jan 13 Rapid City groups try to provide housing during extreme weather, but city officials order shelter work halted

Rapid City sees increase in public transportation use — but some decisions are leaving many residents stranded

Jan 12

Jan 12 Rapid City sees increase in public transportation use — but some decisions are leaving many residents stranded

Laura Armstrong

Ethanol prices are at a three-year low and the future is uncertain with some of corn's biggest consumers: drivers.

Jan 12

Jan 12 Ethanol prices are at a three-year low and the future is uncertain with some of corn's biggest consumers: drivers.

I'm taking a break for a couple of weeks. Wi-fi service may be spotty, so posting here will be sporadic.

Jan 11

Jan 11 I'm taking a break for a couple of weeks. Wi-fi service may be spotty, so posting here will be sporadic.

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler on how to rate your financial wellbeing and your relationship to money.

Jan 11

Jan 11 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler on how to rate your financial wellbeing and your relationship to money.

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?