Coming from humble roots on her family’s homestead, Judith Knittel Meierhenry has led a life of excellence, paving the way for generations as a trailblazer for women in Law.
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Hugh Ingalls (1929-2025) a 2024 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, and his wife Eleanor Ingalls (1930-2025), both passed away in February 2025, just 8 days apart.
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Our stories shape our legacies and form bridges between generations. Meet South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees telling the story of South Dakota
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Craig Lloyd (1948-2025), a 2015 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced the Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act to designate the federal office building in Pierre as the “Marcella LeBeau Federal Building.”
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Watch the Class of 2024 Inductees give their acceptance speeches during the 2024 Honors Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.
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The founder of Sands Wall Systems went from nearly ruining his life to helping others.
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Jim Entenman joined 2021 Inductee, friend, and nominator Angela Kennecke to discuss his life and legacy in this newest podcast episode.
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Reflect on the lives of extraordinary individuals inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame who are no longer with us.
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Clyde Fredrickson shows the SDPB crew a view they can’t find with two feet on the ground.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) had an inspiring 2024, championing a culture of excellence and honoring individuals whose legacies shape our great state
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Join the South Dakota Hall of Fame in honoring departing Board Directors as well as welcoming new directors who will be joining our Board in 2025.
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We are excited to once again participate in this year’s Day of Giving, hosted by South Dakota Gives on December 3.
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Jim Entenman, a true icon in the South Dakota and national motorcycling scene, has been fueling his passion for over 45 years.
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Your support will help us champion excellence like never before. Hear from CEO Laurie Becvar as she shares how you can help make a difference.
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Gary Conradi recently joined South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Steve Flanery to discuss his legacy and contributions to the state he loves.
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As we continue to foster a culture of excellence, we’ve seen time and again how community engagement transforms lives.
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Former three-term U.S. Senator and five-term U.S. Representative Tim Johnson passed away Tuesday, October 8 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 77.
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what does it mean to nominate a champion of South Dakota? What does it look like to champion a culture of excellence?
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Dr. Robert Arnio was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023 for his work improving access to mental health services and changing lives in South Dakota.
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