Today, many experts are working to address mental health care in South Dakota. They're standing on the shoulders of a South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee.
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On August 12, 2023, Paul and LaVerne Olson (both 97 years old) of Presho, South Dakota were honored with an Acts of Excellence Award at the community’s Music ‘N’ More event held at the Presho City Park.
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Adeline Gnirk, SD Hall of Fame Inductee (1987), had a love for writing and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home.
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Walt Bones has spent his whole life on the farm, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Hear his SDPB interview here.
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“Having Hani in Rapid City has been a godsend,” said Tom Johnson, president, and CEO of Elevate Rapid City, which includes the community’s economic development arm.
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Class of 2012 Inductee Gene Lebrun (1939-2023) passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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South Dakota is known for its grandiose beauty and awe-inspiring sights across the state. Read more about Inductees preserving the state’s natural beauty.
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On Saturday, July 22, 2023, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Directors Gerry Likness and Dr. Loren Tschetter presented Montgomery Furniture with an Act of Excellence Award for its long history of business in South Dakota and its excellent service.
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When it is finished — which is projected to be in 2024 — the center will pay homage to the town's storied cowboy history.
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Dr. Paul Gnirk was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his work as an engineer, professor, and dedicated community servant to South Dakota.
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Building a sense of belonging and place is crucial to someone's sense of community. Hani Shafai understands that well.
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These speeches are now available to view online. For anyone unable to join us for the Class of 2022 Honors Ceremony, you can scroll down and watch each Inductee’s inspiring acceptance speech.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain (1480 S. Main) has opened an exhibit highlighting the South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees who have helped shape the American Highland Cattle Association.
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2008 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. James (Jim) O. Hansen passed away peacefully at the Avantara Nursing Home on July 5, 2023.
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Gary Mule Deer started his music and comedy career by accident when he recited his first joke in Deadwood, South Dakota. Now, he's a well-known musician and comedian.
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Larry has been a pioneer in public media in South Dakota. Now he stands in the 2023 class of South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees.
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SDPB talks with legendary Spearfish musician and comedian Gary Mule Deer. He joins Lori Walsh for a conversation about spending a lifetime in entertainment.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain has opened an exhibit (June 2023) highlighting the Hall inductees who helped shape the American Highland Cattle Association.
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When they’re in the Black Hills, fans of South Dakota-grown art flock to the best-known gallery in the Black Hills in search of the latest works of South Dakota Hall of Fame watercolor artist, Jon Crane.
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We are pleased to announce a brand new exhibit at the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain SD.
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