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.

Biden’s old, but shrewd. At SOTU he baited Republicans, snared them on the border issue. Dems can build on this.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Biden’s old, but shrewd. At SOTU he baited Republicans, snared them on the border issue. Dems can build on this.

We know about the gains in the stock market. What about the ag sector? It's much improved since Biden took over.

Mar 8

Mar 8 We know about the gains in the stock market. What about the ag sector? It's much improved since Biden took over.

Johnson challenges Johnson. Sioux Falls Democrat Sheryl says she'll run against Congressman Dusty

Mar 7

Mar 7 Johnson challenges Johnson. Sioux Falls Democrat Sheryl says she'll run against Congressman Dusty

Celebrating a century of Lee Marvin, the proud Marine who became, and still is, the ultimate movie tough guy

Mar 6

Mar 6 Celebrating a century of Lee Marvin, the proud Marine who became, and still is, the ultimate movie tough guy

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

Mar 5

Mar 5 We’re not for sale. Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power.

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler discusses the emotional power of being wrong financially

Mar 4

Mar 4 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler discusses the emotional power of being wrong financially

Trump leading GOP to abandon our history and embrace right-wing authoritarian governments

Mar 3

Mar 3 Trump leading GOP to abandon our history and embrace right-wing authoritarian governments

Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: There are bright lights that shine through the dark times in our world today

Mar 2

Mar 2 Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: There are bright lights that shine through the dark times in our world today

Coalition declares partial victory in effort to defeat Legislature’s attempt to unfairly hamstring petition process

Mar 1

Mar 1 Coalition declares partial victory in effort to defeat Legislature’s attempt to unfairly hamstring petition process

Amy Scott-Stoltz

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.