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.

Big time for S.D. Republicans: Thune vying for GOP leadership, Noem hopes Trump picks her as running mate

Feb 29

Feb 29 Big time for S.D. Republicans: Thune vying for GOP leadership, Noem hopes Trump picks her as running mate

The easy choice is to conform, to be a ‘good Indian,’ but that’s not who he is or who he aspires to be.

Feb 28

Feb 28 The easy choice is to conform, to be a ‘good Indian,’ but that’s not who he is or who he aspires to be.

Whelp, there goes the John Thune chapter in the next edition of Profiles in Courage. Thune just endorsed Trump

Feb 27

Feb 27 Whelp, there goes the John Thune chapter in the next edition of Profiles in Courage. Thune just endorsed Trump

Few things are as cherished as an old — and I do mean old — friend. This particular friendship goes back to 1966

Feb 26

Feb 26 Few things are as cherished as an old — and I do mean old — friend. This particular friendship goes back to 1966

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: winning financial strategy combines strong offense and defense.

Feb 26

Feb 26 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: winning financial strategy combines strong offense and defense.

He worried about choosing a topic — and then realized anxiety and how to relieve it was the point

Feb 25

Feb 25 He worried about choosing a topic — and then realized anxiety and how to relieve it was the point

South Dakota humorist and wannabe poet Dorothy Rosby explains and pays homage to Leap Day.

Feb 24

Feb 24 South Dakota humorist and wannabe poet Dorothy Rosby explains and pays homage to Leap Day.

Donald Trump and his reckless words about NATO worry America's allies, bolster Russia's Vladimir Putin

Feb 23

Feb 23 Donald Trump and his reckless words about NATO worry America's allies, bolster Russia's Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has morphed from the patently absurd to the utterly surreal

Feb 22

Feb 22 Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has morphed from the patently absurd to the utterly surreal

The refugee crisis at America’s southern border is far from unique — it is a global issue impacting millions

Feb 21

Feb 21 The refugee crisis at America’s southern border is far from unique — it is a global issue impacting millions

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: It’s not a matter of age. It’s how you deal with the gains and challenges that come with it.

Feb 20

Feb 20 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: It’s not a matter of age. It’s how you deal with the gains and challenges that come with it.

What’s a CeFT? Or a CFS? Or an AFC? Rick Kahler explains differing certifications of financial planners and advisors.

Feb 19

Feb 19 What’s a CeFT? Or a CFS? Or an AFC? Rick Kahler explains differing certifications of financial planners and advisors.

As Trump continues to dominate GOP, there seems to be no room in party for decent, responsible politicians

Feb 18

Feb 18 As Trump continues to dominate GOP, there seems to be no room in party for decent, responsible politicians

Levsen: Yes, there is a problem at the southern border, but grandstanding and mean-spirited buzzwords won’t solve it

Feb 17

Feb 17 Levsen: Yes, there is a problem at the southern border, but grandstanding and mean-spirited buzzwords won’t solve it

We’re not for sale. Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power.

Feb 16

Feb 16 We’re not for sale. Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power.

Leonard Peltier: Life behind bars is ‘miserable’ but he has not given up hope of being free some day. Part 5

Feb 15

Feb 15 Leonard Peltier: Life behind bars is ‘miserable’ but he has not given up hope of being free some day. Part 5

In new book, Jonathan Blitzer explains tangled web of U.S. politics and policy that helped create the border crisis

Feb 14

Feb 14 In new book, Jonathan Blitzer explains tangled web of U.S. politics and policy that helped create the border crisis

Lilah Morton Pengra

SD House Republicans chose to disregard victims of sexual assault by preventing bill from moving forward

Feb 13

Feb 13 SD House Republicans chose to disregard victims of sexual assault by preventing bill from moving forward

Remembering FBI Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams, who were shot to death on June 26, 1975. Part 4

Feb 12

Feb 12 Remembering FBI Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams, who were shot to death on June 26, 1975. Part 4

Missing a brother on this Super Sunday. Watching the game and reflecting on the gains and losses in our relationship

Feb 11

Feb 11 Missing a brother on this Super Sunday. Watching the game and reflecting on the gains and losses in our relationship