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Rapid City's Storybook Island Receives Acts of Excellence Award
Rapid City's Storybook Island Receives Acts of Excellence Award

Children of all abilities will have a new playground to explore next summer at Storybook Island located in Rapid City, SD.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJuly 15, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Christine Hamilton
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Christine Hamilton

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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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineJuly 7, 2022Legacy Podcast
Exhibit featuring 3D Termesphere objects opens at Cultural Heritage Center
Exhibit featuring 3D Termesphere objects opens at Cultural Heritage Center

“Termespheres: The Art of Dick Termes” is now open at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre and runs through Aug. 29, 2022.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJuly 5, 2022
Watch Inductee Speeches from the Class of 2021
Watch Inductee Speeches from the Class of 2021

These speeches are now available to view online. For anyone unable to join us for the Class of 2021 Honors Ceremony, you can scroll down and watch each Inductee’s inspiring acceptance speech.

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Sarah MillerJune 30, 2022
Five Western South Dakotans Chosen for State Hall of Fame
Five Western South Dakotans Chosen for State Hall of Fame

Five of the 10 members of the Class of 2022 South Dakota Hall of Fame are from western South Dakota.

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Honors Ceremony, Inductee NewsSarah MillerJune 28, 2022
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Mary Olinger
New Legacy Podcast Episode: Mary Olinger

Mary Olinger’s life is one dedicated to giving back, serving others, and in truly making wishes come true.

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Inductee News, Legacies of AchievementKelsey StineJune 23, 2022Legacy Podcast
Meet the Staff of the South Dakota Hall of Fame
Meet the Staff of the South Dakota Hall of Fame

The South Dakota Hall of Fame is run by a small but dedicated team of employees who help facilitate the Hall’s mission to champion a culture of excellence.

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Sarah MillerJune 16, 2022
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
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