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.

South Dakota attorney David Ganje: New eminent domain bill filed, as once again the wealthy and powerful seek control

Jan 14

Jan 14 South Dakota attorney David Ganje: New eminent domain bill filed, as once again the wealthy and powerful seek control

Counselor for troubled youth in South Dakota: SD is not providing adequate mental-health care for young people

Jan 13

Jan 13 Counselor for troubled youth in South Dakota: SD is not providing adequate mental-health care for young people

South Dakotans have rejected politicians who rose to power. Can Sen. John Thune avoid that fate?

Jan 12

Jan 12 South Dakotans have rejected politicians who rose to power. Can Sen. John Thune avoid that fate?

Trump covets Panama Canal, Greenland, won’t rule out force to take them, stays mum about domestic issues

Jan 11

Jan 11 Trump covets Panama Canal, Greenland, won’t rule out force to take them, stays mum about domestic issues

Five presidents come together for Jimmy Carter's state funeral, but President-elect Trump can’t act appropriately

Jan 10

Jan 10 Five presidents come together for Jimmy Carter's state funeral, but President-elect Trump can’t act appropriately

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler tells why technology makes modern financial planning more human than ever

Jan 9

Jan 9 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler tells why technology makes modern financial planning more human than ever

Dreaming of a past where greed did not dominate our lives and culture — and wondering if it can happen again

Jan 8

Jan 8 Dreaming of a past where greed did not dominate our lives and culture — and wondering if it can happen again

S.D. legislators get a formula-determined 21% pay raise this year. Meantime, Gov. Noem offers state workers 1.25%

Jan 7

Jan 7 S.D. legislators get a formula-determined 21% pay raise this year. Meantime, Gov. Noem offers state workers 1.25%

Four years after violent assault on American democracy, Trump stands fully in control of government

Jan 6

Jan 6 Four years after violent assault on American democracy, Trump stands fully in control of government

Lifelong Sioux Falls librarian: Attacks on libraries by far-right groups being disguised as protecting kids

Jan 5

Jan 5 Lifelong Sioux Falls librarian: Attacks on libraries by far-right groups being disguised as protecting kids

In this world of controlled information, The Standard remains free and independent, thanks to support from our readers.

Jan 4

Jan 4 In this world of controlled information, The Standard remains free and independent, thanks to support from our readers.

The quality of the water in our South Dakota waterways gets an F. There seem to be no signs of improvement

Jan 3

Jan 3 The quality of the water in our South Dakota waterways gets an F. There seem to be no signs of improvement

Noem’s legacy as she gets ready to leave South Dakota? Pretty much ho-hum, particularly when it comes to the economy.

Jan 2

Jan 2 Noem’s legacy as she gets ready to leave South Dakota? Pretty much ho-hum, particularly when it comes to the economy.

For couples seeking financial guidance, seek someone with experience dealing with family matters

Jan 1

Jan 1 For couples seeking financial guidance, seek someone with experience dealing with family matters

U.S. Dept. of the Interior withdraws mineral claims for a portion of Rapid Creek watershed in the Black Hills.

Dec 31

Dec 31 U.S. Dept. of the Interior withdraws mineral claims for a portion of Rapid Creek watershed in the Black Hills.

We celebrate Jimmy Carter. He achieved almost all his goals in a long, good life of service to state, nation and world

Dec 30

Dec 30 We celebrate Jimmy Carter. He achieved almost all his goals in a long, good life of service to state, nation and world

Rural economy forecast for 2025: Not so hot. Trump’s policies will add to a long list of headwinds and uncertainties.

Dec 29

Dec 29 Rural economy forecast for 2025: Not so hot. Trump’s policies will add to a long list of headwinds and uncertainties.

For decades, Aberdeen residents have been served low-quality, foul-tasting water. When will that be fixed?

Dec 28

Dec 28 For decades, Aberdeen residents have been served low-quality, foul-tasting water. When will that be fixed?

A wish for this special season: South Dakota should retain the Brockhouse taxidermy collection

Dec 27

Dec 27 A wish for this special season: South Dakota should retain the Brockhouse taxidermy collection

The market has had a nice run during the Biden administration. Will it follow suit after Trump takes over?

Dec 26

Dec 26 The market has had a nice run during the Biden administration. Will it follow suit after Trump takes over?