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.

Pennington County slashes funds for Rapid City Public Library. This is like cutting into the heart of the community.

Nov 23

Nov 23 Pennington County slashes funds for Rapid City Public Library. This is like cutting into the heart of the community.

Laura Armstrong

America’s ICE-cold treatment of some of the hardest working people I have ever met is appalling to witness

Nov 22

Nov 22 America’s ICE-cold treatment of some of the hardest working people I have ever met is appalling to witness

Paying with cash isn't just a simple transaction. There’s an emotional value to paying with cash instead of a credit card

Nov 21

Nov 21 Paying with cash isn't just a simple transaction. There’s an emotional value to paying with cash instead of a credit card

Take it from South Dakota Democratic Party farmers: Trump ag and trade policies are disastrous for rural America

Nov 20

Nov 20 Take it from South Dakota Democratic Party farmers: Trump ag and trade policies are disastrous for rural America

Gov. Rhoden announces run for a full term. Ties himself to Kristi Noem, says “I stood by her every step of the way.”

Nov 19

Nov 19 Gov. Rhoden announces run for a full term. Ties himself to Kristi Noem, says “I stood by her every step of the way.”

Oh yes, he’s got a few opinions to share and ready or not, here are some, starting with pop music … and a lot more

Nov 18

Nov 18 Oh yes, he’s got a few opinions to share and ready or not, here are some, starting with pop music … and a lot more

As AI grows, data centers with high-voltage power lines are encroaching on SD. Here’s what they bring with them

Nov 17

Nov 17 As AI grows, data centers with high-voltage power lines are encroaching on SD. Here’s what they bring with them

The Twilight zone is here. My encounter with an inorganic being reveals weaknesses, dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

Nov 15

Nov 15 The Twilight zone is here. My encounter with an inorganic being reveals weaknesses, dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

Cold weather, warm hearts: Winter gear drive for local families set for Saturday, Nov. 15, in Sioux Falls

Nov 14

Nov 14 Cold weather, warm hearts: Winter gear drive for local families set for Saturday, Nov. 15, in Sioux Falls

Andrew Cedergren

Trump accuses meatpackers of collusion and price-fixing, asks DOJ to investigate. Let's see if it gets anywhere

Nov 13

Nov 13 Trump accuses meatpackers of collusion and price-fixing, asks DOJ to investigate. Let's see if it gets anywhere

Markets are way up, so here's what to do when markets hit record highs and your nerves start to wobble

Nov 11

Nov 11 Markets are way up, so here's what to do when markets hit record highs and your nerves start to wobble

Walmart says holiday meal costs less this year. Trump says this proves he crushed inflation. Reality says otherwise

Nov 10

Nov 10 Walmart says holiday meal costs less this year. Trump says this proves he crushed inflation. Reality says otherwise

Brookings pastor Kline: We must continue to oppose, and monitor nuclear weapon sites as the danger remains

Nov 8

Nov 8 Brookings pastor Kline: We must continue to oppose, and monitor nuclear weapon sites as the danger remains

‘Godfather of AI’ and other experts warns of real dangers posed by artificial intelligence turning against its masters ... us

Nov 7

Nov 7 ‘Godfather of AI’ and other experts warns of real dangers posed by artificial intelligence turning against its masters ... us

Gov. Rhoden falsely claims congressional Democrats want taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants

Nov 6

Nov 6 Gov. Rhoden falsely claims congressional Democrats want taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants

New Music That Doesn’t Suck: As Jonathan Swift once noted, everything comes back, including music recorded years ago

Nov 4

Nov 4 New Music That Doesn’t Suck: As Jonathan Swift once noted, everything comes back, including music recorded years ago

China resumes normal American soybean purchases, returning to the status quo preceding Trump’s inauguration

Nov 3

Nov 3 China resumes normal American soybean purchases, returning to the status quo preceding Trump’s inauguration

This shutdown stinks. Defunding SNAP is an exceptionally cruel manifestation of political gridlock

Nov 1

Nov 1 This shutdown stinks. Defunding SNAP is an exceptionally cruel manifestation of political gridlock

It’s Halloween and we’re screaming with laughter:  Why horror and comedy remain a potent blend to fright and delight

Oct 31

Oct 31 It’s Halloween and we’re screaming with laughter: Why horror and comedy remain a potent blend to fright and delight

Sen. Thune, if you think the people who attended the ‘No Kings’ event were a ‘left-wing Marxist crowd’ you should resign now

Oct 30

Oct 30 Sen. Thune, if you think the people who attended the ‘No Kings’ event were a ‘left-wing Marxist crowd’ you should resign now