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.

Good bye, Brookings Register. Corporations can literally stop the presses, but not the demand and need for local news

Aug 14

Aug 14 Good bye, Brookings Register. Corporations can literally stop the presses, but not the demand and need for local news

Let’s pose David Gergen’s 1980 dictum in reverse: Are you worse off now than you were before Trump returned to power?

Aug 13

Aug 13 Let’s pose David Gergen’s 1980 dictum in reverse: Are you worse off now than you were before Trump returned to power?

Firing the bearer of bad news is no good. Trustworthy, nonpolitical economic data is essential for a healthy economy

Aug 12

Aug 12 Firing the bearer of bad news is no good. Trustworthy, nonpolitical economic data is essential for a healthy economy

Thune speech at U.S. Navy anniversary gathering, protesters’ voices in the background part of great American tradition

Aug 11

Aug 11 Thune speech at U.S. Navy anniversary gathering, protesters’ voices in the background part of great American tradition

New music that doesn’t suck: Let’s cruise into the recent past to relish the great music that was released

Aug 10

Aug 10 New music that doesn’t suck: Let’s cruise into the recent past to relish the great music that was released

Despite the hoopla, the tax cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" are a master class in tax theater. They are one big beautiful bluff.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Despite the hoopla, the tax cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" are a master class in tax theater. They are one big beautiful bluff.

The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally changed the community of Sturgis forever — and many locals aren’t happy

Aug 8

Aug 8 The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally changed the community of Sturgis forever — and many locals aren’t happy

SF Mayor TenHaken: Take a stand against Prairie Thunder, and support all community members

Aug 7

Aug 7 SF Mayor TenHaken: Take a stand against Prairie Thunder, and support all community members

You can expect dramatic cost increases for ACA marketplace health insurance if federal subsidies are not renewed

Aug 6

Aug 6 You can expect dramatic cost increases for ACA marketplace health insurance if federal subsidies are not renewed

Recent water use permit for the Big Sioux is a failed effort. It is based on "uncertainties." This is poor water management

Aug 5

Aug 5 Recent water use permit for the Big Sioux is a failed effort. It is based on "uncertainties." This is poor water management

Nick’s Hamburger Shop provides a delicious burger tradition that has delighted South Dakotans for nearly a century

Aug 4

Aug 4 Nick’s Hamburger Shop provides a delicious burger tradition that has delighted South Dakotans for nearly a century

ACLU of South Dakota condemns violation of voters’ privacy rights by S.D. Secretary of State’s Office

Aug 3

Aug 3 ACLU of South Dakota condemns violation of voters’ privacy rights by S.D. Secretary of State’s Office

ACLU South Dakota

The Sturgis bike rally is in full swing, but bike-makers aren’t celebrating. Trump tariffs will hurt their operations

Aug 2

Aug 2 The Sturgis bike rally is in full swing, but bike-makers aren’t celebrating. Trump tariffs will hurt their operations

New music that doesn't suck. Industry veteran Hersrud says these singer-songwriters' lyrics are worthy of a listen

Aug 1

Aug 1 New music that doesn't suck. Industry veteran Hersrud says these singer-songwriters' lyrics are worthy of a listen

Dying to save a dollar: When conservative policy costs lives by cutting Medicaid, SNAP and other programs

Jul 31

Jul 31 Dying to save a dollar: When conservative policy costs lives by cutting Medicaid, SNAP and other programs

Laura Armstrong

SD highway markers are free promos for politicians but can be a bit confusing. Is Rhoden from Sturgis or Union Center?

Jul 30

Jul 30 SD highway markers are free promos for politicians but can be a bit confusing. Is Rhoden from Sturgis or Union Center?

SD Democrats: Operation Prairie Thunder, a South Dakota/ICE joint venture, is more about politics than security

Jul 29

Jul 29 SD Democrats: Operation Prairie Thunder, a South Dakota/ICE joint venture, is more about politics than security

South Dakota Democratic Party

The bill may be ‘big’ and ‘beautiful,’ but ‘Trump Accounts’ in it are more hype than help for American families

Jul 28

Jul 28 The bill may be ‘big’ and ‘beautiful,’ but ‘Trump Accounts’ in it are more hype than help for American families

Did Brookings pastor Kline have a stroke of luck? Health issue forced him to make lifestyle changes

Jul 27

Jul 27 Did Brookings pastor Kline have a stroke of luck? Health issue forced him to make lifestyle changes

It’s about time. We all know it flies, but sometimes — like last Tuesday — it moves just a little bit faster than usual

Jul 26

Jul 26 It’s about time. We all know it flies, but sometimes — like last Tuesday — it moves just a little bit faster than usual