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Celebrating South Dakota’s Legacy of Achievement Stories
Celebrating South Dakota’s Legacy of Achievement Stories

Explore the Legacy of Achievement Program, which features a comprehensive database of all Inductee Legacy Pages along with a growing collection of video and podcast interviews that preserve and share extraordinary stories.

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Blog, Legacies of AchievementSarah MillerOctober 20, 2025
New Podcast Episode:  Capturing Worlds Through Art With Richard “Dick” Termes
New Podcast Episode: Capturing Worlds Through Art With Richard “Dick” Termes

In this podcast, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Marci Christensen Burdick talks with Dick about his art, philosophy, and impact.

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BlogKelsey StineOctober 16, 2025Legacy Podcast
Angela Kennecke Named Among the 2025 Winners of the EmBe Awards
Angela Kennecke Named Among the 2025 Winners of the EmBe Awards

Nine women have been honored with The EMBES — A Tribute to Women awards. They were chosen from 74 nominees.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineOctober 10, 2025
Dakota State President José-Marie Griffiths to become university's chancellor
Dakota State President José-Marie Griffiths to become university's chancellor

Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths will transition from President to Chancellor of DSU after this school year ends.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineOctober 7, 2025
Inspiring the Next Generation: Legends & Learning Expands Across South Dakota
Inspiring the Next Generation: Legends & Learning Expands Across South Dakota
Legends and Learning, BlogSarah MillerOctober 7, 2025
New Podcast Episode: Building South Dakota by Design with Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel
New Podcast Episode: Building South Dakota by Design with Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel

In this episode, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar joined CEO Jared Nesje, the fifth leader in TSP’s 95-year history, to discuss Harold Spitznagel’s values that Jared credits for the company’s longevity.

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BlogKelsey StineOctober 2, 2025Legacy Podcast
Capturing Worlds Through Art With Richard “Dick” Termes
Capturing Worlds Through Art With Richard “Dick” Termes

Richard “Dick” Termes was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2014 for his groundbreaking contributions to the art world.

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Legacies of Achievement, BlogKelsey StineSeptember 29, 2025
Jim Woster earns presidential medallion from South Dakota State
Jim Woster earns presidential medallion from South Dakota State

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a presidential medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Jim Woster.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineSeptember 28, 2025
Pierre man posthumously inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
Pierre man posthumously inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame

A man from Pierre has been posthumously inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, located in Chamberlain.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineSeptember 24, 2025
Thank You For Attending the Class of 2025 Honors Ceremony
Thank You For Attending the Class of 2025 Honors Ceremony

The Class of 2025 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration. Read the full recap here.

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Blog, Honors Ceremony, Champion of ExcellenceSarah MillerSeptember 23, 2025
Yankton Native Huether Set For State Shrine
Yankton Native Huether Set For State Shrine

While best known as a former Sioux Falls mayor, Mike Huether credits his Yankton boyhood as the foundation for his induction tonight (Saturday) into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineSeptember 12, 2025
Mayor Salamun Honors Rapid City’s 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mayor Salamun Honors Rapid City’s 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Situated just off I-90 on the banks of the Missouri River, with an unmistakable Army helicopter perched out front, is the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineSeptember 12, 2025
The Legacy of Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel: Building South Dakota by Design
The Legacy of Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel: Building South Dakota by Design

On June 9, 1930, with nothing but $20 and a one-room office in Sioux Falls, Harold “Spitz” Spitznagel (1896–1975) set out to build a business. He wasn’t thinking about legacy. He wasn’t dreaming of decades of success.

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Legacies of Achievement, BlogKelsey StineSeptember 4, 2025
Thank You to Our 2025 Honors Ceremony Sponsors & Donors
Thank You to Our 2025 Honors Ceremony Sponsors & Donors

We couldn’t uplift excellence without the support of our amazing donors who provide charitable gifts and those who exclusively sponsor select events.

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Champion of Excellence, Blog, Honors CeremonySarah MillerAugust 28, 2025
Rapid City Central Class of 1977 Receives Acts of Excellence Award
Rapid City Central Class of 1977 Receives Acts of Excellence Award

On August 14, 2025, Rapid City Central Class of 1977 officially received their Acts of Excellence award in a public ceremony in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Acts of Excellence, NewsSarah MillerAugust 26, 2025
A Chance to Support Our Mission Through Two Exclusive Charity Auctions
A Chance to Support Our Mission Through Two Exclusive Charity Auctions

Every bid you place at the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s exclusive charity auctions goes straight to work—preserving history, inspiring youth, and celebrating the extraordinary achievements of South Dakotans.

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Sarah MillerAugust 26, 2025
Marcella LeBeau Elementary School dedicated
Marcella LeBeau Elementary School dedicated

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Ryman LeBeau cut the ribbon officially opening the Marcella LeBeau Elementary School in Sioux Falls, SD last week.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineAugust 20, 2025
South Dakota's Hall of Fame aims to expand education and modernize exhibits
South Dakota's Hall of Fame aims to expand education and modernize exhibits

Situated just off I-90 on the banks of the Missouri River, with an unmistakable Army helicopter perched out front, is the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineAugust 17, 2025
Jim Woster to receive SDSU Presidential Medallion
Jim Woster to receive SDSU Presidential Medallion

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – He’s a member of the South Dakota Hall of fame and has touched the lives of nearly every ag producer in the state.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineAugust 17, 2025
South Dakota Hall of Fame aims to expand education and modernize exhibits
South Dakota Hall of Fame aims to expand education and modernize exhibits

Situated just off I-90 on the banks of the Missouri River, with an unmistakable Army helicopter perched out front, is the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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News, Legacies of Achievement, Inductee NewsKelsey StineAugust 16, 2025
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