“Our job is to keep at it: Protest. Vote. Protest. Vote. Protest. Vote. “We were on the ‘Eve of Destruction‘ in the 1960s. Folks back then protested and voted. “It worked then. It will work now.” — Rick Knobe www.sdstandardnow.com/home/rtkxfi5...

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A decade later, still missing her. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/a-decad...

While President Trump continues to prove his inability to serve the nation properly, Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains silent. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/as-trum...

Former President Joe Biden, who spoke at George McGovern’s prayer service in 2012, will be the featured speaker at the 2026 McGovern Day Dinner on June 5. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/biden-t...

Jack Morris earned his HOF plaque with this game, a 1-0, 10-inning thriller to end the greatest World Series.

Rep. @aoc.bsky.social : “Trump is using the entire government as a slush fund. One of the most Unpatriotic & un-American acts I’ve seen in my entire life.” Trump is robbing us blind, with Republicans as accomplices, as the press shrugs. 🤷🏼 (From @meidastouch.com @pabloreports.bsky.social )

Disgraceful. Absolutely disgraceful. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

The president of the United States of America is a worldwide embarrassment.

Good questions. But like John Thune and other cowardly Republicans, they are dodged.

“… I believe that China’s commitment to purchasing American soybeans may create a temporary aura of liquidity but won’t do much to change the price-constraining realities of supply and demand.” — John Tsitrian www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trump-t...

“Decisions about giving money to kids are made from a complicated mix of love, fear, guilt, hope, and sometimes unresolved history.” — Rick Kahler www.sdstandardnow.com/home/when-fi...

The harsh reality behind the fairy tale.

Perfect campaign ad for the upcoming Midterms. 👌

Trump’s economic ineptitude is once again on display — and harming Americans as well. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trump-h...

“If I gave him hope, perhaps he would survive. He smiled and squeezed my hand and said, ‘Oh that’s good.’ He gasped. ‘I’m so glad.’ And then he died. “I carry blankets in my car for him.” — Linda M. Hasselstrom www.sdstandardnow.com/home/why-do-...

South Dakota has had three governors who were not elected to the office. The first two were denied their party’s nomination for a full term. Larry Rhoden doesn’t want to be the third. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/rhoden-...

“From the very beginning of this battle, our ancestors were with us — we felt prayers coming to Pe’ Sla from all over Turtle Island,” said Valeriah Big Eagle, director of He Sapa Initiatives at NDN Collective. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/victory...

“Why do these politicians and blocks of voters stay in the Trump camp when he keeps dumping on them? Perhaps the perception of ‘Making America Great Again‘ actually meaning ‘Make America White Again‘ may be so important for some that they’ll swallow anything …” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/are-tru...

“We must stop burning things, especially fossil fuels. But way beyond that, we must begin to restore the damage we’ve allowed. Yes, it’s going to be terribly expensive.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/net-zer...

By barring investments on such a broad scale, the federal government’s thumb is remarkably heavy. — Rick Kahler www.sdstandardnow.com/home/keeping...

“How many more people will die? How many more billions will be spent? How much will we pay for fuel with the summer months arriving soon, with people eager to get on the road? “Those are numbers we don’t know yet, but they are likely to be painful totals.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/the-cos...

Happy Cinco De Mayo 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽 🦊 Meet and Greet 🦊 In the US, Americans celebrate Mexican-American heritage on May 5th. In the early 1860s, as the Civil War erupted, communities took up the banner of the Cinco De Mayo celebration as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy WWBO ❤️🦊❤️

“A private company and a federal agency have now moved forward with an industrial project right on their doorstep, without consultation, without consent, and in apparent violation of an existing agreement.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/pesla-s...

“Rapid Citians are on tap for a performance of Acute Inflections on June 27. This high-energy show comes from New York and gets enthusiastic reviews …” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sassy-s...

“The truth will make you free Donald! And the rest of us as well!” — Carl Kline www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trump-e...

“This is why my long-standing advice to ask questions and pursue straight answers now comes with another layer. Yes, keep asking. Keep having those direct conversations.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/kahler-...

“From our perspective here in South Dakota, where our state constitution mandates a balanced budget, the numbers are disquieting, disturbing … even downright scary.” — John Tsitrian www.sdstandardnow.com/home/us-debt...

Life lessons.

Their faces say it all.

Always the lie. Always.

America has a long history of deranged and dangerous men trying to kill a president. Saturday was just the latest example of this horrid tradition. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/bullets...

He's the worst thing that ever happened to America. I despise him BECAUSE I love my country. 🇺🇸

“A man’s entitled to his opinion about constitutionality, but in this case Doeden’s isn’t backed up by much, if anything, and seems meritless.” — John Tsitrian www.sdstandardnow.com/home/want-to...

“If groundwater cannot naturally recharge, it will diminish in amount and availability. Nature quickly punishes if she is not treated well. Rabbits and humans repopulate in an active, if not exponential fashion. Aquifers do not.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/water-w...

“So I entreat you, my fellow citizen: Cease being a stooge for Big Oil.“ — Van Carter www.sdstandardnow.com/home/stop-se...

“We believe we’ve found this fascinating local world because our minds aren’t cluttered with rubble from TV and shopping.” — Linda M. Hasselstrom www.sdstandardnow.com/home/tuning-...

“A powerful man with the courage to look inward for personal healing can enhance emotional and financial wellbeing for many other people, even as he builds it for himself.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/financi...

“Trump may be right about foreign countries ‘laughing all the way’ when it comes to tariffs, but it won’t be about the money he thinks they’re taking from us.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/refunds...

“There are times politicians should return to the private sector. Dusty, this is the right time for you to do just that.” — Frank Kloucek www.sdstandardnow.com/home/dusty-y...

“I’ve spent my happiest daylight hours on the prairie, working while surrounded by the unique native grasses, flowers, birds and wildlife. Night is a spiritual event, a pilgrimage to the sanctum sanctorum, the holy of holies.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/let-the...

“Trump has a reputation of never apologizing, never backing down, never admitting a mistake. This time, he may well regret his words.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/the-pre...

Easy solution: Ban these gluttonous resource hogs.

If you voted for Donald Trump, you owe an apology to every child who has to spend their formative years in an America defined by: fear of the other, an epidemic of cruelty, a poverty of decency, and a defiant resistance to diversity. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-apolog...

“Local elections are important. The folks on the City Council, mayor, and school board members make decisions affecting the quality of your daily life. “See you at the polls.” — Rick Knobe www.sdstandardnow.com/home/unique-...

Mamdani: "What are we fighting for?. When you look back at the history books of our party, 100 years ago we had a very clear vision of what we were fighting for. It's sad that for too many Americans, when they want to look for ambition in the Democratic Party, then have to turn to a history book."

“If you have not stopped by your local library lately, perhaps this week is a good reminder to do so. Checking out a book is free (just make sure you return it on time).” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/celebra...

So much losing! www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trumps-...

“Instead of chasing the crazy ups and downs of the Trump era’s stock market and trying to outguess its wild swings, Matt Clark’s steady-as-she-goes style fits the needs of a retirement fund and has gotten respectable returns.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/johns-i...

“South Dakota government should have a clearinghouse and single point of information for the benefit of the public on such issues.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/south-d...