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.

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

Scrupulous? You decide. Qatar has become a favored nation after giving Trump a jet, making golf course deal

Oct 28

Oct 28 Scrupulous? You decide. Qatar has become a favored nation after giving Trump a jet, making golf course deal

Despite Trump’s hysteria mongering, studies show immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S. born

Oct 27

Oct 27 Despite Trump’s hysteria mongering, studies show immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S. born

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Losing friends over political disagreements is painful, but I can’t remain silent

Oct 25

Oct 25 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Losing friends over political disagreements is painful, but I can’t remain silent

The war in Ukraine is costing American farmers. Despite his campaign promises, Trump can't stop it

Oct 24

Oct 24 The war in Ukraine is costing American farmers. Despite his campaign promises, Trump can't stop it

Trump's plan to import Argentine beef as a way to lower consumer prices is a dangerous diversion from real solutions

Oct 23

Oct 23 Trump's plan to import Argentine beef as a way to lower consumer prices is a dangerous diversion from real solutions

Steve McCleerey

‘No Kings’ protest rally packed downtown Sioux Falls, part of statewide, nationwide effort opposing Trump

Oct 21

Oct 21 ‘No Kings’ protest rally packed downtown Sioux Falls, part of statewide, nationwide effort opposing Trump