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 rancher/poet/essayist Linda M. Hasselstrom celebrates the spring birds of our state’s prairies

Apr 4

Apr 4 South Dakota rancher/poet/essayist Linda M. Hasselstrom celebrates the spring birds of our state’s prairies

Linda M. Hasselstrom

Passenger rail service would benefit South Dakota in many ways — will we see it return here at some point?

Apr 3

Apr 3 Passenger rail service would benefit South Dakota in many ways — will we see it return here at some point?

More unrest at SD state penitentiary. Known by inmates as 'the hill,' it has a long history of violence, murder and riots

Apr 1

Apr 1 More unrest at SD state penitentiary. Known by inmates as 'the hill,' it has a long history of violence, murder and riots

While the media grow more and more obsessed with celebrities and their families, we should focus on real, important issues

Mar 31

Mar 31 While the media grow more and more obsessed with celebrities and their families, we should focus on real, important issues

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

Mar 30

Mar 30 We’re not for sale. Thanks to support from our readers, The Standard is an independent voice that stands up to power.

I’d buy one of Trump’s $60 bibles, but I just spent $400 on his sneakers. Sure hope this poor guy gets back on his feet.

Mar 29

Mar 29 I’d buy one of Trump’s $60 bibles, but I just spent $400 on his sneakers. Sure hope this poor guy gets back on his feet.

Generosity exists, even in a time when greed and avarice seem to have seized control, so share and spread the kindness

Mar 28

Mar 28 Generosity exists, even in a time when greed and avarice seem to have seized control, so share and spread the kindness

The high cost of hungry students: How to solve Rapid City’s school lunch debt crisis ... while benefitting the community

Mar 27

Mar 27 The high cost of hungry students: How to solve Rapid City’s school lunch debt crisis ... while benefitting the community

Laura Armstrong

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Build emotional and financial intimacy with prenup money conversations

Mar 26

Mar 26 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Build emotional and financial intimacy with prenup money conversations

For South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby, the best apps aren’t ‘applications.’ The best apps are ‘appetizers’

Mar 25

Mar 25 For South Dakota humorist Dorothy Rosby, the best apps aren’t ‘applications.’ The best apps are ‘appetizers’

Education equity group challenges Noem’s disparaging remarks on Native education, urges change in SD policies

Mar 24

Mar 24 Education equity group challenges Noem’s disparaging remarks on Native education, urges change in SD policies

There is no easy answer in the debate over lithium mining — and either way is a difficult environmental trade-off

Mar 23

Mar 23 There is no easy answer in the debate over lithium mining — and either way is a difficult environmental trade-off

SD Game, Fish and Parks listening to and acting on behalf of lobbyists and special interests, not the public

Mar 22

Mar 22 SD Game, Fish and Parks listening to and acting on behalf of lobbyists and special interests, not the public

As accrued wisdom is ignored, our previous wildlife, water, forests and public spaces are being depleted and damaged

Mar 21

Mar 21 As accrued wisdom is ignored, our previous wildlife, water, forests and public spaces are being depleted and damaged

SD cannabis legalization campaign will hold statewide petition sign and drive events on Saturday

Mar 20

Mar 20 SD cannabis legalization campaign will hold statewide petition sign and drive events on Saturday

Matthew Schweich

Oil markets are jumpy as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on. Can - should - the U.S. do more to help Ukraine?

Mar 19

Mar 19 Oil markets are jumpy as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on. Can - should - the U.S. do more to help Ukraine?

Financial advisor Kahler: Don’t mix politics with your portfolio. Just leave it alone during election years

Mar 18

Mar 18 Financial advisor Kahler: Don’t mix politics with your portfolio. Just leave it alone during election years

Whooping it up over college hoops — SDSU women and men display success through exceptional teamwork

Mar 17

Mar 17 Whooping it up over college hoops — SDSU women and men display success through exceptional teamwork

Kristi Noem has a brighter smile, but her social media posts promoting businesses have some gritting their teeth

Mar 16

Mar 16 Kristi Noem has a brighter smile, but her social media posts promoting businesses have some gritting their teeth

How would Jesus vote? Do we trust God or politicians who claim they know the Constitution and the Bible?

Mar 15

Mar 15 How would Jesus vote? Do we trust God or politicians who claim they know the Constitution and the Bible?

Randy Zitterkopf