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.

Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

Sep 9

Sep 9 Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Sep 8

Sep 8 South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Dakotans For Health

Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Sep 8

Sep 8 Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

Sep 7

Sep 7 Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Sep 7

Sep 7 SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Sep 6

Sep 6 Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

Sep 5

Sep 5 Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

Thanks to our supportive readers, The Standard is approaching its 5th year online and free to all. Can you help us keep going?

Sep 4

Sep 4 Thanks to our supportive readers, The Standard is approaching its 5th year online and free to all. Can you help us keep going?

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Amendment F supporters are wrong to accuse South Dakotans of not working hard enough

Sep 3

Sep 3 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Amendment F supporters are wrong to accuse South Dakotans of not working hard enough

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.