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.

Thinking about inflation. Despite the rhetorical noise, the current rate – 3.5% – is lower than it’s 60+ year average of 3.8%.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Thinking about inflation. Despite the rhetorical noise, the current rate – 3.5% – is lower than it’s 60+ year average of 3.8%.

Suicide survivor: Social media, culture of loneliness have created a dangerous environment, especially for the young

Apr 16

Apr 16 Suicide survivor: Social media, culture of loneliness have created a dangerous environment, especially for the young

Suicide survivor: Ignore voices of doom, because life is worth living no matter how tough times get

Apr 15

Apr 15 Suicide survivor: Ignore voices of doom, because life is worth living no matter how tough times get

District 26 Rep's open letter regarding reconciliation and respect between Gov. Noem and Rosebud Sioux Tribe

Apr 14

Apr 14 District 26 Rep's open letter regarding reconciliation and respect between Gov. Noem and Rosebud Sioux Tribe

SDDP to celebrate the past, work on the future at annual McGovern Day celebration today in Sioux Falls

Apr 13

Apr 13 SDDP to celebrate the past, work on the future at annual McGovern Day celebration today in Sioux Falls

Rapid City educator, author and psychology researcher Christy Heacock asks, why can’t we all just get along?

Apr 12

Apr 12 Rapid City educator, author and psychology researcher Christy Heacock asks, why can’t we all just get along?

Christy Heacock

GOP got its way on abortion at SCOTUS, now Republicans have to contain an Arizona ruling that blew up in their faces

Apr 11

Apr 11 GOP got its way on abortion at SCOTUS, now Republicans have to contain an Arizona ruling that blew up in their faces

Understanding the true meaning of The Bible — and how some opportunistic politicians are using it for cover

Apr 10

Apr 10 Understanding the true meaning of The Bible — and how some opportunistic politicians are using it for cover

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how the NAR settlement will change the way you buy a home

Apr 9

Apr 9 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how the NAR settlement will change the way you buy a home

Party over country? Thune, Rounds and Johnson need to explain their support for Trump’s dangerous policies

Apr 8

Apr 8 Party over country? Thune, Rounds and Johnson need to explain their support for Trump’s dangerous policies

USPS plan to shift mail processing centers out of state will be detrimental for South Dakota. You can help stop it

Apr 7

Apr 7 USPS plan to shift mail processing centers out of state will be detrimental for South Dakota. You can help stop it

Railroad veteran: Building ‘railroad to nowhere’ through South Dakota makes no sense, should not be considered

Apr 6

Apr 6 Railroad veteran: Building ‘railroad to nowhere’ through South Dakota makes no sense, should not be considered

Sioux Falls City Council needs fresh faces and ideas to implement needed policies and changes

Apr 5

Apr 5 Sioux Falls City Council needs fresh faces and ideas to implement needed policies and changes

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