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.

All by Rick Knobe

Former Sioux Falls Mayor Knobe: Join us on Sat., April 5, to make it clear. We won’t stand by and see America destroyed

Apr 3

Apr 3 Former Sioux Falls Mayor Knobe: Join us on Sat., April 5, to make it clear. We won’t stand by and see America destroyed

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Trump is squeezing life out of country. Congress must awaken and act

Mar 16

Mar 16 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Trump is squeezing life out of country. Congress must awaken and act

Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: It’s time to stand up to the attacks on our country and our freedom

Feb 27

Feb 27 Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: It’s time to stand up to the attacks on our country and our freedom

South Dakotans have rejected politicians who rose to power. Can Sen. John Thune avoid that fate?

Jan 12

Jan 12 South Dakotans have rejected politicians who rose to power. Can Sen. John Thune avoid that fate?

Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: State Rep. Venhuizen is a conservative but not on the far-right fringe

Dec 21

Dec 21 Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: State Rep. Venhuizen is a conservative but not on the far-right fringe

After Trump and a slew of far-right politicians took control in November, expect rough water in Pierre and Washington

Dec 1

Dec 1 After Trump and a slew of far-right politicians took control in November, expect rough water in Pierre and Washington

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: As the election results settle in, its best to take a break and prepare for the challenges ahead

Nov 14

Nov 14 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: As the election results settle in, its best to take a break and prepare for the challenges ahead

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: We must send the Republican sheep who won’t stand up to Trump out to pasture

Nov 4

Nov 4 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: We must send the Republican sheep who won’t stand up to Trump out to pasture

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: It’s easy to simply say ‘no,’ but it’s time to say yes to Amendments G and H

Oct 18

Oct 18 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: It’s easy to simply say ‘no,’ but it’s time to say yes to Amendments G and H

Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: Hypocrisy over marijuana and alcohol is absurd. Vote yes on IM 29

Oct 17

Oct 17 Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: Hypocrisy over marijuana and alcohol is absurd. Vote yes on IM 29

South Dakota's top elected officials support government control of women’s reproductive abilities

Oct 7

Oct 7 South Dakota's top elected officials support government control of women’s reproductive abilities

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

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: If we want real change in this state and country, we must elect leaders who will create it

Aug 26

Aug 26 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: If we want real change in this state and country, we must elect leaders who will create it

SD Democrats, who need to change their approach, are wrong to oppose open primary measure on November's ballot

Aug 13

Aug 13 SD Democrats, who need to change their approach, are wrong to oppose open primary measure on November's ballot

While Kamala Harris sails steadfastly forward, Donald Trump is floundering and taking on water as his chances sink

Aug 11

Aug 11 While Kamala Harris sails steadfastly forward, Donald Trump is floundering and taking on water as his chances sink

President Biden has served nation long and well; Trump’s domination of Republican Party continues

Jul 21

Jul 21 President Biden has served nation long and well; Trump’s domination of Republican Party continues

Trump assassination attempt was tragic but it was also a sign of our divisive politics and angry, violent country

Jul 14

Jul 14 Trump assassination attempt was tragic but it was also a sign of our divisive politics and angry, violent country

Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: President Biden will, in the end, do what is best for country and step aside

Jul 12

Jul 12 Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: President Biden will, in the end, do what is best for country and step aside

Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: The highest court in the land hits new lows — it is far from supreme

Jul 7

Jul 7 Former Sioux Falls mayor Rick Knobe: The highest court in the land hits new lows — it is far from supreme

Criminal investigations aren’t partisan attacks. They are legitimate cases against lawbreakers, Trump included

Jun 13

Jun 13 Criminal investigations aren’t partisan attacks. They are legitimate cases against lawbreakers, Trump included