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.

South Dakota House Republicans show support for child marriage by killing bipartisan bill in GOP-dominated panel

Jan 31

Jan 31 South Dakota House Republicans show support for child marriage by killing bipartisan bill in GOP-dominated panel

More turmoil, as South Dakota Democratic Party recalls Minnehaha County party official Sheldon Osborn

Jan 30

Jan 30 More turmoil, as South Dakota Democratic Party recalls Minnehaha County party official Sheldon Osborn

As bill moves forward, Teamsters and South Dakota Police Officers Association say self-driving cars dangerous

Jan 29

Jan 29 As bill moves forward, Teamsters and South Dakota Police Officers Association say self-driving cars dangerous

Dusty Johnson says he is doing a swell job in Congress — and he’s using your tax dollars to try to convince you of that

Jan 28

Jan 28 Dusty Johnson says he is doing a swell job in Congress — and he’s using your tax dollars to try to convince you of that

Gov. Kristi Noem gleefully offers to bring razor wire to southern border, ignoring the deaths and misery

Jan 27

Jan 27 Gov. Kristi Noem gleefully offers to bring razor wire to southern border, ignoring the deaths and misery

Why the hypocrisy? If the state of South Dakota can support church schools, it should do the same for public schools

Jan 26

Jan 26 Why the hypocrisy? If the state of South Dakota can support church schools, it should do the same for public schools

S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. Senate minority leader Nesiba:

Jan 25

Jan 25 S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. Senate minority leader Nesiba:

S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. House minority leader Lesmeister:

Jan 25

Jan 25 S.D. legislative Democratic leaders say session moving at a faster pace. House minority leader Lesmeister:

Oren Lesmeister

DeSantis bowed to the inevitable and exited Republican race, a victim of his inability to act like a human

Jan 24

Jan 24 DeSantis bowed to the inevitable and exited Republican race, a victim of his inability to act like a human

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.