Jim Entenman was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2024 in recognition of his impactful contributions to the state. His strong business leadership has sparked economic growth, while his philanthropic efforts have enriched communities throughout South Dakota.

Jim joined 2021 Inductee, friend, and nominator Angela Kennecke to discuss his life and legacy.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• A pivotal turning point in Jim’s Life that set him on a path to success
• What it means to give back to one’s community
• Jim’s public service involvement and philanthropic endeavors

“I truly believe that if a business person is successful, you owe it to your community to give back in whatever way you want to,” shared Jim, “and I am so happy that we could start giving back after those challenges.” – Jim Entenman

To learn more about Jim Entenman’s contributions, you can visit his legacy page on our website.

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Dr. Robert Arnio was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023 for his contributions to the betterment of mental healthcare across South Dakota. South Dakota Hall of Fame board member and 2015 Inductee Ann McKay Thompson sat down with Dr. Arnio to discuss the ways in which he has championed excellence in South Dakota.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Dr. Arnio’s early life
• The impact a positive mindset focused on possibility had in his life
• Dr. Arnio’s impact on mental health across the state.

“If we work together, we can have a far greater impact than we ever imagined possible when we were younger,” – Dr. Arnio.

To learn more about Dr. Robert Arnio’s contributions, you can visit his legacy page on our website.

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Gary Conradi comes from deep South Dakota roots. With two sets of great-grandparents who homesteaded in Aurora County South Dakota, he holds a keen interest and strong love for the state. Gary was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2011 for his devotion to South Dakota.

Gary recently joined South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Steve Flanery to discuss his legacy and contributions to the state he loves.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Gary’s early life that set him on the path to where he is today
• The impact professors and mentors had on Gary’s mindset in life
• Gary’s contributions to preserving historical sites through photography

“Don’t be satisfied with just ‘getting by,’ use your imagination to create goals, and then strive to achieve them to the very best of your ability.” – Gary Conradi

To learn more about Gary Conradi’s contributions, you can visit his legacy page on our website.

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