“The gap between imposition and impact is part of what makes tariffs so confusing and so politically durable. By the time higher prices show up, the news cycle has moved on.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/the-lag...

“Some members of Congress are risking their future and even their freedom as they stand up to the authoritarian abuses of the Trump administration. Others, including our own congressman, support efforts to deprive us of our basic constitutional rights.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/dusty-j...

“I only realized I was ‘woke‘ when the right-wingers started throwing it around as an insult. Once I realized what they meant, I also realized they weren’t branding me as much as themselves.” — Van Carter www.sdstandardnow.com/home/what-do...

“The Democrats have been seeking someone — anyone — to step forward. “Ahlers told me on Tuesday that he chose to run when others turned down a chance to represent the party in a bid to lead South Dakota.” — Tom Lawrence www.sdstandardnow.com/home/ahlers-...

“And to me, the interesting question is: What the hell happened to us? Why did 77 million people last election take a look at Donald Trump and didn’t see anything morally disqualifying? I do not think that would’ve happened in America 50 years ago.” — David Brooks www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/o...

“My guess is that in addition to numerous legislators who have lost their patience with him in Pierre, many of Jensen’s District 33 constituents are ready for a change and would welcome a suitable replacement.” — John Tsitrian www.sdstandardnow.com/home/rapid-c...

“Before any proposal is taken seriously, we should know answers to some questions: “Is the intent to reduce total revenue or shuffle it around so some pay more and some pay less?” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/former-...

“In my 50-plus years paying attention to politics, I don’t remember ANY elected person getting a pass for attacking individuals and groups with such viciousness. “My question to Republican ‘leaders’ is, ‘Why are you silent?’” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/former-...

It’s absurd it took two ballots, but Adam Vinatieri is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was earned through 24 years of excellence in the NFL. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/super-b...

“Democrats flipped 21 percent of all the GOP-held legislative seats that were on the ballot throughout 2025. “The Republicans, on the other hand, flipped exactly zero Democratically held seats.” www.rawamerica.com/p/one-thing-...

From Big Ernie Smith, a Packers star in the 1930s to the great QB Norm “The Dutchman” Van Brocklin in the ‘50s to super kicker Adam “The Iceman” Vinatieri in the 21st century, SD natives have shined as professional gridders. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/super-b...

“It’s reasonable to expect that he would be a disastrous steward of our public lands, and our land and water resources, if he manages to win the governorship.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/dusty-j...

“Democrats are the family-first party because we understand something fundamental: families can’t thrive unless their communities do. That’s especially true in rural South Dakota.” — State Rep. Erin Healy www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sd-demo...

“As Vice President JD Vance pushes for more active cooperation from local cops with ICE, fiscal conservatives should sound the alarm about the potential liability from the civil lawsuits that may follow.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/usd-law...

“It’s time to not be a bystander to the widespread destruction and make our voices heard.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sioux-f...

“For Trump, political necessity means creating a rhetorical aura of tremendous economic success when everybody and his brother knows that things aren’t nearly as rosy as he makes them out to be.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trump-p...

We can differ greatly, but we don’t have to hate each other. We need to turn down the anger and listen to each other. Is that possible now? www.sdstandardnow.com/home/missing...

We can differ greatly, but we don’t have to hate each other. We need to turn down the anger and listen to each other. Is that possible now? www.sdstandardnow.com/home/missing...

“This has all gone so much beyond politics. I have to question whether you have any morality, or even souls. The question of ‘Have you no decency?’ seems so trite.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/open-le...

“When a mother loses her life, or a caregiver falls in the streets of a city struggling to make sense of itself, the wound is not just local, it reverberates through every community that believes in justice, fairness and the sanctity of life.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/senate-...

“You have the power, authority, responsibility to change that. You took the oath. You swore to protect us from “enemies, foreign and domestic. “Please do your job.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/knobe-c...

“The best answer to the question, ‘Does ICE have immunity for its actions?’ is ‘It depends (on the application of the discretionary-function exception).’” — professor Thomas E. Simmons www.sdstandardnow.com/home/vp-vanc...

“America, please stop. Come to your senses. “The political debate in this nation has turned into a battle. It was waged with words, then insults and threats. Lately, deadly violence has bloodied our nation’s consciousness and soul. “America, please stop.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/first-k...

ICE is detaining a 5 year old boy. If you get off on this, you’re a monster and don’t you dare pretend to worship God.

“Over the years I’ve generally supported the TIFs that sprang up here, but I do believe that Libertyland was an overreach of expectations.” — John Tsitrian www.sdstandardnow.com/home/rapid-c...

“As we start to focus on the 2028 election (yes, the second Trump presidency will end eventually), Democrats would be wise to find a new champion to rally behind.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/kamala-...

State Rep. Mortenson, visit Minneapolis. “And when you’re dragged from your car, thrown to the icy pavement, stomped on and denied all due process, think about the party to which you have pledged your allegiance.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/from-a-...

“If we ever learn all the facts, I am quite sure we will learn there was some history here — however innocent from the standpoint of Good and her rights — and the agents had decided they had had enough and were going to punish her.” — Nancy J. Turbak Berry www.sdstandardnow.com/home/waterto...

The people I blocked for venting anxiety in my replies won’t see this thread, but the people I only muted for venting anxiety in my replies just might.

“Would that the Christian community in this country take the walk of Jesus seriously, and begin walking all across this land, till we understand the power of One and the steps to peace!” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/buddhis...

“Trump people know what they are doing and they know those with minimal awareness know what they are doing — and they don’t care.“ www.sdstandardnow.com/home/respons...

Oh, I definitely will remember…

“What’s happening in Venezuela is a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous offense against the U.S. Constitution.” — Brian Bengs www.sdstandardnow.com/home/us-sena...

“Translocating bighorn sheep from the western United States and Canada has been the most expensive wildlife experiment in SD history.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/retired...

“That is where we are as a country. Millions of us are shocked, saddened and angered that a woman was killed by federal agents for no apparent reason. Others are blaming her, celebrating her death and vowing their support for the Trump regime.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/the-sho...

Ken Jeopardy is aware that our nation and its people are in true jeopardy. Thank you for making your stance clear, Ken.

Jacob Frey: "I mean, let's call a spade a spade here. I was listening to Kristi Noem speak minutes ago, and it sounded to me like someone that didn't believe a word that they themselves were saying. Let's be straightforward about this: this is not about safety, this is about terrorizing people."

There is currently an enormous protest in the streets of Minneapolis in response to the murder there today by the American Gestapo, ICE. I take some comfort in this.

Tragically, David Bowie bowed out a decade ago this week. His music and style remain fresh, and will for eons.

This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

After Renee Good, hemorrhaging blood, crashed her car, a man from the neighborhood approached and said, "Let me take vitals and help. I'm a physician." According to a witness, ICE responded, "We don't care. Stay back." And they blocked him. These people are stone-cold monsters.

Make it viral.

“We are enduring a very twisted and dangerous time — although that’s not how history, the Trump version, will tell it.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/five-ye...

“We’d be far better off to let a post-Maduro government materialize and see how things shake out before announcing, right off the bat, that we are going to run Venezuela.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trump-w...

“Ensuring students are fed at school is both compassionate and fiscally responsible and it strengthens, rather than weakens, our communities.” — State Rep. Kadyn Wittman www.sdstandardnow.com/home/ensurin...

“I spent the first few days of the new year trying to figure out what happened to the old one. It flew by and I didn’t accomplish a thing. And now I know why. Turns out I slept through four months of it.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sd-humo...

“Be at war with your vices, at Peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man.” — Benjamin Franklin www.sdstandardnow.com/home/a-toast...

“The common theme throughout this stream of reports? China has successfully completed an end run around the tariff-obsessed Donald Trump, whose trade policies dating back to his first term have permanently altered the world’s grain trading matrix.” www.sdstandardnow.com/home/trumps-...

A good day is so very valuable. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/knobe-l...

A good day is so very valuable. www.sdstandardnow.com/home/knobe-l...