Chief Justice Robert A. Miller, a 2025 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, served fifteen years on the South Dakota Supreme Court and played a key role in modernizing the state’s judicial system. Known for his clarity, ethical standards, and commitment to public trust, his leadership shaped South Dakota’s courts for generations.

In this South Dakota Storyteller Interview, Angela Kennecke, 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, talks with Chief Justice Miller about his career, judicial philosophy, and lasting impact on the state.

Watch to learn:

• Why clarity and independence mattered in his judicial decisions

• How he helped modernize South Dakota’s court system

• Why ethics and civic education are vital to democracy

Read more about Chief Justice Robert A. Miller’s life and legacy: https://sdexcellence.org/Chief_Justice_Robert_A._Miller_2025

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Angela Kennecke, a 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, has built a legacy rooted in integrity, resilience, and service. From decades in broadcast journalism to founding Emily’s Hope, her work continues to educate communities and save lives.

In this interview, Shawn Martin, Manager of the South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitors and Education Center, talks with Angela Kennecke about her career, values, and how she turned personal loss into purpose.

Listen to learn:

• Why Angela says, “I didn’t want to be the person being interviewed. I wanted to do the interviewing.”

• How telling her daughter’s story became a catalyst for Emily’s Hope

• What integrity means when “no one is watching.”

Read more about Angela Kennecke’s life and legacy: https://sdexcellence.org/Angela_Kennecke_2021

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Delta David Gier, a 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, has spent two decades transforming the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra into a national model of innovation and inclusion. From launching the groundbreaking Lakota Music Project to championing living composers, Gier’s work builds harmony, both musical and cultural.

In this interview, Marci Burdick, a South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director, talks with Delta David Gier, Music Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, about his vision, challenges, and the enduring power of music to unite communities.

Watch to learn:

• How the Lakota Music Project began and continues to bridge cultures
• Lessons learned from leading an orchestra through innovation
• Advice for young artists pursuing their calling

Read more about Delta David Gier’s life and legacy: sdexcellence.org/Delta_David_Gier_2020

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