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.

An economist poses a question: What if Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell set a trap for Trump?

Apr 23

Apr 23 An economist poses a question: What if Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell set a trap for Trump?

Edward Lotterman

Pope Francis achieved greatness as an unflinching advocate in support of Earth, in support of nature

Apr 22

Apr 22 Pope Francis achieved greatness as an unflinching advocate in support of Earth, in support of nature

Rick Kahler: Laura Armstong asks what we stood for. A look at why the question still matters in your financial life

Apr 21

Apr 21 Rick Kahler: Laura Armstong asks what we stood for. A look at why the question still matters in your financial life

Laura Armstrong: What happened to what our country once stood for? Can we find our way back? Will we?

Apr 21

Apr 21 Laura Armstrong: What happened to what our country once stood for? Can we find our way back? Will we?

Laura Armstrong

An Easter message from Brooking pastor Kline: Diversity is what makes Brookings — and all communities — great

Apr 20

Apr 20 An Easter message from Brooking pastor Kline: Diversity is what makes Brookings — and all communities — great

Our vital healthcare system is under attack. A nation that cannot protect its health will be unable to protect its future

Apr 19

Apr 19 Our vital healthcare system is under attack. A nation that cannot protect its health will be unable to protect its future

Jennifer Folliard

Financial advisor Rick Kahler: Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve & digital asset stockpile make no financial sense

Apr 18

Apr 18 Financial advisor Rick Kahler: Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve & digital asset stockpile make no financial sense

Brookings pastor Kline: The death of a comrade in Gandhian nonviolence inspires thoughts of sadness and joy

Apr 17

Apr 17 Brookings pastor Kline: The death of a comrade in Gandhian nonviolence inspires thoughts of sadness and joy

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Embarrassing Signal affair is an indicator of incompetence on Trump team

Apr 16

Apr 16 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Embarrassing Signal affair is an indicator of incompetence on Trump team

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?