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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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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