Bruce Bad Moccasin’s 30-year career dedicated to building a stronger tomorrow started with building roads in 1977. His leadership within the Indian Health Service (IHS) as an engineer, and eventually as Area Director of the Aberdeen Office, allowed him to effectively bring many changes to funding processes for projects important to improving the lives of Native Americans living on reservations. The initiatives taken by Bad Moccasin paved the way for connecting tribal leaders and tribal health boards to IHS leadership and Congress.

Bruce joined South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) Board Director Marci Burdick to discuss his life, career, and the lessons that have guided him to become a strong community builder in South Dakota. Bruce was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023 for the impact he has had on the state, and this conversation highlights the ways Bruce has championed a culture of excellence across the state.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Bruce’s childhood and educational journey
• The impact Bruce has had on Native communities in South Dakota
• Bruce’s humble life lessons for the youth across the state

“Think about what you want now, don’t wait. And think about the hope that’s in what you want to do.” – Bruce Bad Moccasin

To learn more about Bruce Bad Moccasin, you can visit his legacy page here.

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Larry Rohrer was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023 for his work in public broadcasting. His vision of public media has had an impact on every South Dakota high school, creating ahead-of-its-time coverage of events on the internet, and increased television broadcasts of high school athletics and fine arts.

Larry joined South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Ann McKay Thompson to discuss his life’s work and the lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Larry’s early years, including his unique college path
• His impact through public media
• Larry’s work to establish Honor Flight South Dakota

“Say hello to as many people as you can, and say thank you to anyone who is helping you with something that day.” – Larry Rohrer

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Kitty Kinsman is a passionate advocate who has used her voice to positively influence the health and quality of life in South Dakota and her community.

Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame (SDHoF) in 2020, she is known for her strong leadership and ability to energize, engage, and support others to get things done.

Kitty sat down with SDHoF Board Director Steve Flanery to discuss her life’s impact on South Dakota, and to share some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Kitty’s impactful career as a lobbyist
• Her impact on the health of South Dakotans
• Lessons that Kitty learned over her career

“Be open to opportunities, and things that you may not see for yourself,” said Kitty, “Say yes when asked, and be ready to do the work. People see things in you that you may not see in yourself, and that will open doors for you in ways that you cannot possibly imagine.”

To learn more, you can read Kitty Kinsman’s biography on our website.

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