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Celebrating Women's Suffrage
Celebrating Women's Suffrage

To celebrate the centennial of the passing of the 19th Amendment, the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation have partnered to launch a new historic marker program commemorating the history of women’s suffrage in the United States.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJune 13, 2022
Youth Development Center in Aberdeen renamed after Fouberg family
Youth Development Center in Aberdeen renamed after Fouberg family

The YMCA’s Youth Development Center held a renaming ceremony Wednesday, honoring Glenna and Rodney Fouberg.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJune 13, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Sen. Larry Pressler
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Sen. Larry Pressler

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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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineJune 10, 2022Legacy Podcast
Former governor, Argus Leader editor part of inductees to the South Dakota Hall of Fame
Former governor, Argus Leader editor part of inductees to the South Dakota Hall of Fame

A former governor and former Argus Leader editor are part of the class of 10 inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJune 6, 2022
50 Years Since Don Barnett Faced One of His Greatest Challenges
50 Years Since Don Barnett Faced One of His Greatest Challenges

June 9, 2022, will mark the 50th anniversary of the disastrous flood that struck Rapid City and the surrounding area.

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Sarah MillerJune 6, 2022
Honoring the Class of 2022
Honoring the Class of 2022

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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Kelsey StineJune 1, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: John Moisan
New Legacy Podcast Episode: John Moisan

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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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineMay 26, 2022Legacy Podcast
Thank You For Helping Us Celebrate the Class of 2021
Thank You For Helping Us Celebrate the Class of 2021

We had a fantastic Honors Ceremony weekend to celebrate the Class of 2021 and we want to thank each and every one of you for joining us.

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Sarah MillerMay 23, 2022
Angela Kennecke Sits Down With Keloland Living to Discuss Induction
Angela Kennecke Sits Down With Keloland Living to Discuss Induction

Angela Kennecke joined Kelolamnd Living to tell them more about what this honor means to her.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerMay 19, 2022
Strider Founder Set to be Inducted Into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
Strider Founder Set to be Inducted Into the South Dakota Hall of Fame

McFarland has been recognized by the South Dakota hall of fame as a “successful inventor” and has given back to the community through the Strider Rider Fund.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerMay 16, 2022
Memorable Speeches from Past Honors Ceremonies
Memorable Speeches from Past Honors Ceremonies

Every year as ten new South Dakotans join the South Dakota Hall of Fame we have the chance to celebrate their induction during the Honors Ceremony weekend.

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Sarah MillerMay 5, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Jeff Scherschligt
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Jeff Scherschligt

In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, our host Miles Beacom sits down with 2017 inductee Jeff Scherschligt.

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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineMay 5, 2022Legacy Podcast
Inductee Billy Mills to Speak at South Dakota Mines 185th Commencement
Inductee Billy Mills to Speak at South Dakota Mines 185th Commencement

Olympian Billy Mills is the featured speaker at the South Dakota Mines 185th commencement ceremony starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerMay 2, 2022
Greta Chapman Reflects on Her Time at the SD Hall of Fame
Greta Chapman Reflects on Her Time at the SD Hall of Fame

Greta Chapman, current CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame sits down with Endowment Chair Miles Beacom to discuss her time with the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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Sarah MillerApril 26, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Elizabeth Meyer
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Elizabeth Meyer

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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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineApril 21, 2022Legacy Podcast
South Dakota Hall Of Fame Names Becvar Next CEO
South Dakota Hall Of Fame Names Becvar Next CEO

The South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors has selected Laurie Becvar as the next CEO of the organization.

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Sarah MillerApril 19, 2022
Honor Guards recognized with ‘Acts of Excellence’ award
Honor Guards recognized with ‘Acts of Excellence’ award

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A blustery day for the flags at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls. Today, the South Dakota Hall of Fame honored those who honor our veterans.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerApril 18, 2022
Black Hills artist, Jon Crane, to be inducted into the SD Hall of Fame
Black Hills artist, Jon Crane, to be inducted into the SD Hall of Fame

Jon Crane will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerApril 13, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Ann McKay Thompson
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Ann McKay Thompson

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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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineApril 7, 2022Legacy Podcast
How We Preserve South Dakota History
How We Preserve South Dakota History

Learn more about the Inductee Collection, which preserves history and helps inspire others as a visual representation of the way these Inductees chased their dreams and helped change South Dakota through their legacy.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerApril 4, 2022
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