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.

Dakotans for Health applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision advancing women's rights, urges passage of Amendment G

Jun 14

Jun 14 Dakotans for Health applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision advancing women's rights, urges passage of Amendment G

Criminal investigations aren’t partisan attacks. They are legitimate cases against lawbreakers, Trump included

Jun 13

Jun 13 Criminal investigations aren’t partisan attacks. They are legitimate cases against lawbreakers, Trump included

The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition is outraged by recent U. S. Dept. of Education report

Jun 12

Jun 12 The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition is outraged by recent U. S. Dept. of Education report

Jun 11

Jun 11 Profile in courage? Hardly. Thune aspires to be Senate majority leader, so questions legitimacy of Trump’s convictions

As the human cost of climate change rises, not much happens. Will the economic impact spur us into action?

Jun 10

Jun 10 As the human cost of climate change rises, not much happens. Will the economic impact spur us into action?

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.