When it comes to social media, I tend to listen far more than I talk.
While it’s an imperfect tool for gauging public sentiment, I’ve managed our news pages’ social media accounts long enough to be able to get a decent gauge on what feedback might represent popular opinion versus a limited number of loud voices.
Recent weeks have provided ample opportunity for such listening, especially as it relates to large public investments: the South Dakota men’s prison, an expansion of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport and a new downtown convention center…