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.

S.D. Democratic Party sponsored last night’s packed Rapid City town hall. Dems go where Republicans fear to tread.

Apr 15

Apr 15 S.D. Democratic Party sponsored last night’s packed Rapid City town hall. Dems go where Republicans fear to tread.

Dusty Johnson misrepresents the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for all Americans to register to vote

Apr 14

Apr 14 Dusty Johnson misrepresents the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for all Americans to register to vote

"E Pluribus Unum." Out of many, one. Diversity is our superpower — don’t let Trump and his minions reduce that

Apr 13

Apr 13 "E Pluribus Unum." Out of many, one. Diversity is our superpower — don’t let Trump and his minions reduce that

Kathy Gustafson

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: the jazz of money -- improvising past financial sour notes.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: the jazz of money -- improvising past financial sour notes.

Are Trump's tariffs really the “art of the deal?” They seem more like the “art of I don’t know what I’m doing”

Apr 10

Apr 10 Are Trump's tariffs really the “art of the deal?” They seem more like the “art of I don’t know what I’m doing”

Brookings pastor Carl Kline: Hands Off, Trump. We won’t allow you to turn back the clock on hate and racism

Apr 9

Apr 9 Brookings pastor Carl Kline: Hands Off, Trump. We won’t allow you to turn back the clock on hate and racism

Veteran reporter Swenson: Greg Redlin's book on S.D. political legend ‘Wild Bill’ Janklow is insightful, enjoyable

Apr 8

Apr 8 Veteran reporter Swenson: Greg Redlin's book on S.D. political legend ‘Wild Bill’ Janklow is insightful, enjoyable

On NCAA finals night, S.D. humorist Dorothy Rosby has a one in 9.2 quintillion chance of madness in March.

Apr 7

Apr 7 On NCAA finals night, S.D. humorist Dorothy Rosby has a one in 9.2 quintillion chance of madness in March.

Cold morning does not dissuade Sioux Falls crowd from sending heated message to Trump, Musk

Apr 6

Apr 6 Cold morning does not dissuade Sioux Falls crowd from sending heated message to Trump, Musk

Hundreds of Black Hills area residents converged on Rapid City yesterday to join protests from around the country

Apr 6

Apr 6 Hundreds of Black Hills area residents converged on Rapid City yesterday to join protests from around the country

Financial markets are melting, soybean futures are freaking out, tariffs threaten our economy. Why is this man laughing?

Apr 5

Apr 5 Financial markets are melting, soybean futures are freaking out, tariffs threaten our economy. Why is this man laughing?

Trump not the first president to ponder a third term: A look at the leaders who weren’t ready to surrender power

Apr 4

Apr 4 Trump not the first president to ponder a third term: A look at the leaders who weren’t ready to surrender power

Former Sioux Falls Mayor Knobe: Join us on Sat., April 5, to make it clear. We won’t stand by and see America destroyed

Apr 3

Apr 3 Former Sioux Falls Mayor Knobe: Join us on Sat., April 5, to make it clear. We won’t stand by and see America destroyed

Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Possible threats to the rule of law put financial markets at risk

Apr 2

Apr 2 Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler: Possible threats to the rule of law put financial markets at risk

In this era of turbulent political waters, independent voices like The Standard are more needed than ever.

Apr 1

Apr 1 In this era of turbulent political waters, independent voices like The Standard are more needed than ever.

As Trump grows more dictatorial, it’s time for Congress to assert its power and rein him in. Hear that, Dusty?

Mar 31

Mar 31 As Trump grows more dictatorial, it’s time for Congress to assert its power and rein him in. Hear that, Dusty?

CPA, former S.D. legislator Wismer: Trump and Thune trying to weaken IRS to benefit wealthy donors

Mar 30

Mar 30 CPA, former S.D. legislator Wismer: Trump and Thune trying to weaken IRS to benefit wealthy donors

We’re experiencing a new era of class warfare, not seen since the 19th century. It’s a war of the rich vs. the rest

Mar 29

Mar 29 We’re experiencing a new era of class warfare, not seen since the 19th century. It’s a war of the rich vs. the rest

John Cunningham

U.S. tourism industry will take a hit from loss of Canadian traffic. Why? Trump’s tariffs. South Dakota won’t be immune

Mar 28

Mar 28 U.S. tourism industry will take a hit from loss of Canadian traffic. Why? Trump’s tariffs. South Dakota won’t be immune

Twins’ original owner Griffith was a colorful, controversial figure, the first in a line of headline-making owners.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Twins’ original owner Griffith was a colorful, controversial figure, the first in a line of headline-making owners.