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.

We’re not for sale. Never have been, never will be. With reader support The Standard is outspoken, independent . . . and free

Jun 9

Jun 9 We’re not for sale. Never have been, never will be. With reader support The Standard is outspoken, independent . . . and free

Sioux Falls celebrates Pride today with a parade and special events — and there are serious issues to go along the festivities

Jun 8

Jun 8 Sioux Falls celebrates Pride today with a parade and special events — and there are serious issues to go along the festivities

Getting to know famous people can be disappointing — but it also can lead to some wonderful experiences

Jun 7

Jun 7 Getting to know famous people can be disappointing — but it also can lead to some wonderful experiences

Retired WNAX-radio newsman Jerry Oster reflects on his half-century career on the air in South Dakota

Jun 6

Jun 6 Retired WNAX-radio newsman Jerry Oster reflects on his half-century career on the air in South Dakota

Weiland: Poll shows strong support for Freedom Amendment to restore abortion rights in South Dakota

Jun 5

Jun 5 Weiland: Poll shows strong support for Freedom Amendment to restore abortion rights in South Dakota

Legalized marijuana petition drive succeeds: Cannabis initiative qualifies for November ballot

Jun 4

Jun 4 Legalized marijuana petition drive succeeds: Cannabis initiative qualifies for November ballot

Matthew Schweich

Reveling in ‘a good sweat,’ which helps clear your mind and lift the weight of the world off your shoulders

Jun 3

Jun 3 Reveling in ‘a good sweat,’ which helps clear your mind and lift the weight of the world off your shoulders

Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson says Farm Bill needs to provide sound agricultural policy and food security

Jun 2

Jun 2 Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson says Farm Bill needs to provide sound agricultural policy and food security

Bill Walton was tremendous as a player, announcer and person, which explains why his death stings

Jun 1

Jun 1 Bill Walton was tremendous as a player, announcer and person, which explains why his death stings

Trump’s conviction on 34 counts is not a cause for celebration, but a sad reminder of the turmoil he has created

May 31

May 31 Trump’s conviction on 34 counts is not a cause for celebration, but a sad reminder of the turmoil he has created

Rapid City author Junek: Find joy in a turbulent world by striving to make a difference and creating a lasting impact

May 30

May 30 Rapid City author Junek: Find joy in a turbulent world by striving to make a difference and creating a lasting impact

Bruce Burgess Junek

Rick Kahler explains “fee-offset” and why paying your financial advisor a commission can be in your best interest

May 29

May 29 Rick Kahler explains “fee-offset” and why paying your financial advisor a commission can be in your best interest

We will keep searching for the lost grave of our uncle, who died in 1915 and deserves to be remembered

May 28

May 28 We will keep searching for the lost grave of our uncle, who died in 1915 and deserves to be remembered

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Of all our patriotic holidays, Memorial Day holds a special and somber meaning

May 27

May 27 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Of all our patriotic holidays, Memorial Day holds a special and somber meaning

Noem’s banishment from tribal lands should remind her that the war on drugs, like any war, should unify, not divide us.

May 26

May 26 Noem’s banishment from tribal lands should remind her that the war on drugs, like any war, should unify, not divide us.

Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, said his nephew’s murder four years ago drives him to try to make a difference

May 25

May 25 Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, said his nephew’s murder four years ago drives him to try to make a difference

Happy 83rd birthday, Bob Dylan! The poet, songwriter and rocker is forever young and always influential

May 24

May 24 Happy 83rd birthday, Bob Dylan! The poet, songwriter and rocker is forever young and always influential

Randy Zitterkopf

Sheryl Johnson agrees with President Biden — abortion issue will benefit Democratic candidates this year

May 23

May 23 Sheryl Johnson agrees with President Biden — abortion issue will benefit Democratic candidates this year

Trump’s conduct toward women is loathsome, but his efforts to control the judiciary are even more worrisome

May 22

May 22 Trump’s conduct toward women is loathsome, but his efforts to control the judiciary are even more worrisome

Naming Minnehaha County commissioner to lead Sioux Falls Health Dept. raises eyebrows, questions

May 21

May 21 Naming Minnehaha County commissioner to lead Sioux Falls Health Dept. raises eyebrows, questions