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.

Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

Sep 2

Sep 2 Senate District 34 candidate Kehala Two Bulls working to prove Democrats can compete — and win

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: Why it matters that a private equity firm could own your hospital

Sep 1

Sep 1 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: Why it matters that a private equity firm could own your hospital

SDDP: Thune, Rounds and Johnson take credit for federal funding of a water project they voted against

Aug 31

Aug 31 SDDP: Thune, Rounds and Johnson take credit for federal funding of a water project they voted against

Matter settled. Harris can hold her own in an interview. Last night she was clear, articulate and substantive.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Matter settled. Harris can hold her own in an interview. Last night she was clear, articulate and substantive.

Aug 29

Aug 29 RFK Jr.'s bizarre campaign that ended with a Trump endorsement further illustrates decline of the Kennedy brand

Alexander Hamilton would cry. Trump’s tutors at Penn Wharton say his projected budget deficits will be enormous.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Alexander Hamilton would cry. Trump’s tutors at Penn Wharton say his projected budget deficits will be enormous.

As presidential campaign reaches stretch run, former president Donald Trump’s criminal calendar is packed

Aug 27

Aug 27 As presidential campaign reaches stretch run, former president Donald Trump’s criminal calendar is packed

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: If we want real change in this state and country, we must elect leaders who will create it

Aug 26

Aug 26 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: If we want real change in this state and country, we must elect leaders who will create it

Democratic VP candidate Walz is right — we mind our own business, but we also care for and help each other

Aug 25

Aug 25 Democratic VP candidate Walz is right — we mind our own business, but we also care for and help each other

Jennifer S. Hyk

A week to remember: South Dakota Democrats recount experiences during Democratic National Convention

Aug 24

Aug 24 A week to remember: South Dakota Democrats recount experiences during Democratic National Convention

South Dakota Democratic Party

South Dakota Humorist Dorothy Rosby is excited about the new Barbie Doll -- now 65 years old -- that looks just like her.

Aug 23

Aug 23 South Dakota Humorist Dorothy Rosby is excited about the new Barbie Doll -- now 65 years old -- that looks just like her.

Brookings pastor Carl Kline: Public institutions play an important role in ensuring people have better, fuller lives

Aug 22

Aug 22 Brookings pastor Carl Kline: Public institutions play an important role in ensuring people have better, fuller lives

With the political drama long since drained out of them, what’s the point of national political party conventions?

Aug 21

Aug 21 With the political drama long since drained out of them, what’s the point of national political party conventions?

Truth and facts be damned. Americans love conspiracy theories in an age when facts are up for grabs

Aug 20

Aug 20 Truth and facts be damned. Americans love conspiracy theories in an age when facts are up for grabs

Randy Zitterkopf

Superdelegate and former South Dakota U.S. Senator Tom Daschle once again attending Democratic National Convention

Aug 19

Aug 19 Superdelegate and former South Dakota U.S. Senator Tom Daschle once again attending Democratic National Convention

Refuting misinformation on IM28: Setting the record straight for South Dakota families on food and grocery tax repeal.

Aug 18

Aug 18 Refuting misinformation on IM28: Setting the record straight for South Dakota families on food and grocery tax repeal.

Dakotans For Health

Former legislator Kloucek with a tribute to dedicated Legislative Research Council staffer Reuben Bezpaletz

Aug 17

Aug 17 Former legislator Kloucek with a tribute to dedicated Legislative Research Council staffer Reuben Bezpaletz

Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: No, Social Security is not going broke — and zombies aren’t after your benefits, either

Aug 16

Aug 16 Rapid City financial advisor Kahler: No, Social Security is not going broke — and zombies aren’t after your benefits, either

The traditional sacred sun dance must be honored — and the inherent dangers that come with it respected

Aug 15

Aug 15 The traditional sacred sun dance must be honored — and the inherent dangers that come with it respected

Re: Trump’s incoherence. What’s feeding his head? I dunno. Maybe we should go ask Alice. I think she’ll know.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Re: Trump’s incoherence. What’s feeding his head? I dunno. Maybe we should go ask Alice. I think she’ll know.