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.

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

This year’s Homecoming Social will be held during the 2025 Honors Ceremony weekend, on Saturday, September 13, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in Chamberlain/Oacoma.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame is proud to announce a new exhibit, The Legacy of South Dakota’s Nine Native Nations, coming soon.

This year, as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025, we’re proud to introduce a meaningful new way to honor South Dakota’s history–the Historical Figure category.

The South Dakota Hall of Fame has embarked on the Legacy of Excellence Comprehensive Campaign to preserve a culture of excellence for generations to come.

Plan a trip to the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center followed by a stop at Dignity of Earth and Sky.

Few individuals have contributed more to South Dakota’s cattle industry than 2024 Inductee Hugh Ingalls (1929-2025).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Meet the 11 people being inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame Next Month.

It holds the history of prominent South Dakotans, but after 25 years at its location in Chamberlain, the South Dakota Hall of Fame needs an upgrade

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.