South Dakota Hall of Fame 1987 Inductee Adeline Gnirk had a love for writing, and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
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Mark Shlanta (1965–2022) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his life’s work in the telecommunications industry in South Dakota.
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2015 Inductee Craig Lloyd’s creativity, vision, tenacity, and resilience have led to Lloyd Companies being considered a market leader in eastern South Dakota, and he has provided countless opportunities to others.
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2016 Inductee Robert (Bob) Burns made a massive impact on the State of South Dakota and joined Miles Beacom to talk about his legacy in higher education.
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The impact of Ron Reed’s work can be felt all across the state, from Vermillion to Pierre to the Black Hills. Listen to his interview on the Legacy Podcast. now.
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1991 Inductee Duane Reichert has become best known to rodeo fans all over the country as "Dr. Ben Krazy", the nut with the ersatz ambulance.
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2021 Inductee Craig Tieszen led a dedicated career as a Police Chief and legislator with honesty, kindness, and integrity. As a leader, he was analytical, practical, and respectful.
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Our newest podcast episode featuring 2001 Inductee Lynn Seppala.
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Our newest podcast episode featuring 2001 Inductee Bill Hinks.
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Our newest podcast episode featuring 2021 Inductee Ryan McFarland.
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Ted Muenster’s integrity and leadership are well known in South Dakota and he has left behind a positive impact wherever he goes.
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Johnny Brocklesby, son of 2000 Inductee Earl Brocklesby joined Miles Beacom to discuss his dad’s legacy in the tourism industry in western South Dakota.
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2016 Inductee Christine Hamilton’s life journey has taken her many places, but she ultimately returned to South Dakota and built a life that she loves.
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Mary Olinger’s life is one dedicated to giving back, serving others, and in truly making wishes come true.
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After two combat tours in Vietnam, Senator Larry Pressler ran for Congress in 1974 on a shoestring budget, with a positive and clean campaign.
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With a career spanning more than 40 years, award-winning artist John Moisan demonstrated his artistic talent at an early age.
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In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, our host Miles Beacom sits down with 2017 inductee Jeff Scherschligt.
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In our Newest Legacy Podcast Episode, we were joined by 2016 Inductee Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer to talk about the impact she has had on South Dakotans, and the lives she has saved through her work in Mammography.
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In this episode, 2015 Inductee Ann McKay Thompson sits down with our host and shares her legacy as an author, businesswoman, and her work to improve educational resources for adults entering the workforce in South Dakota.
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In our newest Legacy Podcast episode, Greta Chapman, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame sits down with Rick Melmer, the founder and director of Leadership South Dakota, to discuss the ways the two organizations are championing a culture of excellence in South Dakota—together.
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