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.

A message to graduates: A college degree is valuable, but skilled trades also offer practical paths to success

Jun 14

Jun 14 A message to graduates: A college degree is valuable, but skilled trades also offer practical paths to success

We ignore history, but history and context matter — even in matters as seemingly trivial as email signature blocks

Jun 13

Jun 13 We ignore history, but history and context matter — even in matters as seemingly trivial as email signature blocks

During this turbulent time, a call for peaceful leadership: President Obama, lead a sit-in for change in Los Angeles

Jun 12

Jun 12 During this turbulent time, a call for peaceful leadership: President Obama, lead a sit-in for change in Los Angeles

Dr. Weiland: How HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health advocacy

Jun 11

Jun 11 Dr. Weiland: How HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining public health advocacy

State Rep. Muckey: Despite Trump’s initiatives, South Dakota is worth fighting for. We must not give up

Jun 10

Jun 10 State Rep. Muckey: Despite Trump’s initiatives, South Dakota is worth fighting for. We must not give up

We’re committed to providing our "tell it like it is"content and style freely and independently. Can you help us keep at it?

Jun 9

Jun 9 We’re committed to providing our "tell it like it is"content and style freely and independently. Can you help us keep at it?

As five Republicans jostle for South Dakota's gubernatorial nomination, it should be a fascinating family fight

Jun 8

Jun 8 As five Republicans jostle for South Dakota's gubernatorial nomination, it should be a fascinating family fight

John Cunningham

Once close pals, President Trump and Elon Musk were sure to clash, but will they be able to stay away from each other?

Jun 7

Jun 7 Once close pals, President Trump and Elon Musk were sure to clash, but will they be able to stay away from each other?

After the disappointing turnout in South Dakota's local elections, we must ask ourselves why people are ignoring them

Jun 6

Jun 6 After the disappointing turnout in South Dakota's local elections, we must ask ourselves why people are ignoring them

Laura Armstrong

Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Our government’s cruel treatment of good people brings shame to the nation every day

Jun 5

Jun 5 Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen: Our government’s cruel treatment of good people brings shame to the nation every day

New grassroots coalition opposes federal budget cuts that put 147,000 South Dakotans who rely on Medicaid at risk

Jun 4

Jun 4 New grassroots coalition opposes federal budget cuts that put 147,000 South Dakotans who rely on Medicaid at risk

Hands Off Medicaid

WalletHub ranks South Dakota’s economy at 47th in the nation for good reason. We closed out 2024 with no growth.

Jun 3

Jun 3 WalletHub ranks South Dakota’s economy at 47th in the nation for good reason. We closed out 2024 with no growth.

Sioux Falls Washington High School graduation an inspiring reminder of the power and importance of diversity

Jun 2

Jun 2 Sioux Falls Washington High School graduation an inspiring reminder of the power and importance of diversity

Jennifer Holsen

Trump’s repeated attacks on environment, national parks and public lands must be met with firm resistance

Jun 1

Jun 1 Trump’s repeated attacks on environment, national parks and public lands must be met with firm resistance

Rural libraries in SD and the nation at risk as Trump administration freezes funding for library services

May 31

May 31 Rural libraries in SD and the nation at risk as Trump administration freezes funding for library services

Posting the Ten Commandments in our schools will breed cynicism, might backfire on conservatives

May 30

May 30 Posting the Ten Commandments in our schools will breed cynicism, might backfire on conservatives

Nationwide rallies against Trump policies continue as people speak out: Sioux Falls group will protest on Friday

May 29

May 29 Nationwide rallies against Trump policies continue as people speak out: Sioux Falls group will protest on Friday

S.D. humorist Dorothy Rosby reveals a hack for remembering hacks, even the hack on how to keep your pizza warm

May 28

May 28 S.D. humorist Dorothy Rosby reveals a hack for remembering hacks, even the hack on how to keep your pizza warm

Biden is not the first president to conceal the truth. There is a long history of lies about presidential health

May 27

May 27 Biden is not the first president to conceal the truth. There is a long history of lies about presidential health

After their work and sacrifice, what would our forefathers and fallen heroes think of us on this Memorial Day?

May 26

May 26 After their work and sacrifice, what would our forefathers and fallen heroes think of us on this Memorial Day?

Laura Armstrong