Since 1974, the South Dakota Hall of Fame has celebrated South Dakota's legends and trailblazers who embody our state's innovative spirit and high achievement.
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Dr. Richard "Rick" Holm (1949-2020), a 2016 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, spent nearly four decades practicing internal medicine in Brookings and became known across the region as the Prairie Doc.
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Dr. Milton Mutch, a 2014 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, has devoted four decades to women and their families in Sioux Falls.
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The Class of 2026 acceptance speeches are now available to watch online.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends its deepest condolences to the family of 2014 Inductee Richard Adee, who passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 90.
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Dr. Loren Tschetter is a 2015 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee who opened his practice of internal medicine, hematology, and oncology in Sioux Falls in 1974.
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On Sunday, September 20, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dignity of Earth & Sky.
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Across nearly two decades as President and CEO of Make-A-Wish South Dakota, and in the many years of community service that followed, Mary Olinger has built a life defined by what she has been able to give to others.
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The Class of 2026 Honors Ceremony was an unforgettable celebration. Read the full recap here.
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Dick Brown has spent eight decades living by a phrase his mentor shared with him as a young man, "Think of the possibilities."
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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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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends heartfelt condolences to the family of 2006 Inductee Stanford “Stan” Adelstein (1931 - 2026).
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Dan Kirby quietly became one of Sioux Falls' most influential civic leaders, believing that he should leave the place he calls home “a little better than he found it.”
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Read on to learn more about the individuals who make up this year's class and the ways they have helped shape our state and beyond.
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This year’s Inductee Reunion will be held during the 2026 Honors Ceremony weekend, on Saturday, September 12, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in Chamberlain/Oacoma.
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Harvey Jewett spent his life building things: a legal practice, a national brand, a stronger university system, and a set of principles that ran through all of it.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 2007 Inductee T. Denny Sanford, who passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the age of 90.
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Few people have traveled the backroads of South Dakota with as much curiosity and affection as 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Bernie Hunhoff.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Elmer Karl, who passed away the evening of July 15 in his hometown of Gregory, surrounded by family.
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Plan your stay in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area for the Class of 2026 Honors Ceremony.
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