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.

The conservative Cato Institute: Trump’s tariffs are "ignorant'" and "dangerous.” Be wary, South Dakota farmers.

Sep 22

Sep 22 The conservative Cato Institute: Trump’s tariffs are "ignorant'" and "dangerous.” Be wary, South Dakota farmers.

Sheryl Johnson: Debate about abortion needs to focus on health care and defending personal freedom

Sep 21

Sep 21 Sheryl Johnson: Debate about abortion needs to focus on health care and defending personal freedom

South Dakota Republicans trying new way to limit access to Medicaid with Amendment F on November ballot

Sep 20

Sep 20 South Dakota Republicans trying new way to limit access to Medicaid with Amendment F on November ballot

Prices have had a hefty runup, but Biden/Harris critics seem never to mention that wages have also increased

Sep 19

Sep 19 Prices have had a hefty runup, but Biden/Harris critics seem never to mention that wages have also increased

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shows decency by condemning hateful rumor about Haitians living in Ohio

Sep 18

Sep 18 Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shows decency by condemning hateful rumor about Haitians living in Ohio

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Vote for Amendment H to allow independents to have a true say in SD government

Sep 17

Sep 17 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Vote for Amendment H to allow independents to have a true say in SD government

District 12 legislative candidate Clay Hoffman: ‘I’m running to help create a better future for you and me’

Sep 16

Sep 16 District 12 legislative candidate Clay Hoffman: ‘I’m running to help create a better future for you and me’

Trump’s plan for tariffs is simple-minded and expensive to consumers. Many conservatives don't like it.

Sep 15

Sep 15 Trump’s plan for tariffs is simple-minded and expensive to consumers. Many conservatives don't like it.

Marine veteran: Trump disgraces himself with stunt at Arlington, attempts to exploit heroes’ deaths

Sep 14

Sep 14 Marine veteran: Trump disgraces himself with stunt at Arlington, attempts to exploit heroes’ deaths

Is inflation still a threat? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler exposes the surprising truth behind the numbers

Sep 13

Sep 13 Is inflation still a threat? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler exposes the surprising truth behind the numbers

As Leonard Peltier turns 80 in prison, Amnesty International asks President Biden to grant him clemency

Sep 12

Sep 12 As Leonard Peltier turns 80 in prison, Amnesty International asks President Biden to grant him clemency

Amnesty International

The tooth and nothing but the tooth: The twin torments of a dentist visit and moving into my new digs.

Sep 11

Sep 11 The tooth and nothing but the tooth: The twin torments of a dentist visit and moving into my new digs.

Take it from some of the top financial pros in the country. Trump's economic performance and proposals are a bust.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Take it from some of the top financial pros in the country. Trump's economic performance and proposals are a bust.

Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

Sep 9

Sep 9 Financially stuck? Rapid City financial advisor Rick Kahler explains how to start moving with the power of the "Micro Yes."

South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Sep 8

Sep 8 South Dakota doctors and legal experts slam SD Dept. of Health video on abortion ban for creating more confusion

Dakotans For Health

Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Sep 8

Sep 8 Democratic Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson spells out policy positions to meet needs of South Dakotans

Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

Sep 7

Sep 7 Republicans are not properly funding state agencies, creating perfect environment for financial crimes

SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Sep 7

Sep 7 SDDP’s Olson: Positive response at State Fair indicates Democrats are gaining support across state

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Sep 6

Sep 6 Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan in spotlight now. The South Dakota Standard profiled her in 2021

Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

Sep 5

Sep 5 Gov. Noem, putting politics over people, once again denies South Dakotans access to crucial federal funds

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