The South Dakota Hall of Fame extends heartfelt condolences to the family of 2006 Inductee Stanford “Stan” Adelstein (1931 - 2026).
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On July 29, 2026, the South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) presented Zayne, Zander, and Zaiden, and the Bartol Family with an Acts of Excellence Award .
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame is honored to have been awarded a Community Impact Grant from POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts.
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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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The South Dakota Hall of Fame awarded the Bartol Family an Acts of Excellence Award in a ceremony held in Spearfish, SD.
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For over a century, the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery have served as quiet pioneers of healthcare, education, and ministry across the Dakotas.
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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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The South Dakota Hall of Fame honored the Benedictine Sisters of The Mother of God Monastery with an Acts of Excellence award on Tuesday, August 4
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to join an award ceremony in honor of 2026 Acts of Excellence recipient, The Mother of God Monastery—Benedictine Sisters.
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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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A local nonprofit that’s been lending toys to families with children since 2015 has received a special honor.
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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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The South Dakota Hall of Fame is honored to have been awarded a Community Impact Grant from POET, the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts.
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Elmer Karl, 94, died July 15 in Gregory, the community where he started the business that would become a familiar name throughout the region.
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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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John Porter never set out to lead one of the nation's largest rural health systems. The 2018 Inductee of the South Dakota Hall of Fame simply wanted to be a lawyer.
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Dr. Frank Alvine, a 2009 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, built a career defined not just by innovation but by a deep desire to solve problems and improve the lives of others.
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