Young people who decide to leave South Dakota do it as early as middle school. That startling fact was embedded in a newspaper story I read shortly after returning to my native state in mid-2018.
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South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Leroy Jorgenson, 91, who with his wife Phyllis helped to save and transform hundreds of lives through their River Park alcohol and drug treatment programs in South Dakota, died peacefully Friday, July 23, 2021, at Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls, S.D.
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“I just take people fishing,” he said. It is something he has done for many years to help his favorite organization — the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization that relies solely on generous donations from individuals who support our mission to champion excellence in South Dakota.
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Every year, along with the excitement of a new Class of inductees, we look forward to celebrating the annual Anniversary Reunion.
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Join us as we honor the 2020 Class of Inductees at the South Dakota Hall of Fame's Annual Honors Ceremony on Friday, September 10 & Saturday, September 11 in Oacoma/Chamberlain, SD.
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New class of honorees to be recognized in April 2022
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New class of honorees to be recognized in April 2022
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– KELOLAND’s Angela Kennecke will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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At the South Dakota Hall of Fame, we have over 700+ Inductees, each with their own unique stories and legacies.
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You may ask, what makes the Kimball Garden Club stand out? Their undeniable love for their community and the blessing of beautifying it one flower at a time.
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Ten extraordinary people, whose life works have enriched the state, will be the newest inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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The Cowboy and Western Heritage Foundation was founded by, among others, 1990 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees Raymond “Bud” Livermore, and his wife Doris Livermore. Bud served as president of the organization’s executive board for five years and as president of the board of directors.
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In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with 2015 Inductee Robert Mudge to discuss his life and career as a metallurgist and the history of his company, RPM Innovations, Inc.
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As we draw closer to announcing the new Class of 2021, We want to take a look back on the Class of 2020.
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Legendary sculptor Dale Lamphere, of Sturgis, was recognized for earning his honorary doctoral degree in fine arts.
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The speaker for both commencement ceremonies will be alumnus Miles Beacom. He is a 1981 DSU business graduate who has gone on to be a successful business leader and philanthropist.
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We are thrilled to have released 10 episodes of the South Dakota Hall of Fame Legacy Podcast to date! This podcast features interviews with Host Miles Beacom and showcases amazing stories from South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees.
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Every week we feature an Inductee of the week at the South Dakota Hall of Fame. These inductees are as unique as the State of South Dakota itself, and they have made lasting impacts by chasing their dreams. Here are some of the Inductees featured in the month of April.
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The 2021 Watertown Acts of Excellence Celebration was a wonderful success, and we want to thank each and every person who was able to join us in celebrating these 9 Acts.
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