Dr. Frank Alvine, a 2009 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, left a legacy of innovation, perseverance, and integrity. From developing the Agility Total Ankle Replacement System to transforming orthopedic care for patients worldwide, his work continues to inspire generations.

In this interview, Laurie Becvar, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, talks with Dr. Frank Alvine about his journey, his approach to solving complex challenges, and the values that guided his life and career.

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• How hard work and early life experiences shaped his success

• Why knowledge and persistence are key to overcoming challenges

• The story behind his groundbreaking ankle replacement innovation

Read more about Dr. Frank Alvine’s life and legacy: sdexcellence.org/Dr._Frank_Alvine

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Dr. Sophie Two Hawk, M.D., a 2025 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, is a physician, educator, and trailblazer whose work bridges Indigenous healing traditions and Western medicine. As the first Native American to graduate from medical school in South Dakota, her career has focused on listening, compassion, and improving health outcomes for Native American communities.

In this interview, Angela Kennecke, 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee, talks with Dr. Two Hawk about her journey, her cultural roots, and her lifelong commitment to healing.

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• How a lineage of Lakota healers shaped her calling to medicine

• Why listening and cultural understanding are essential to patient care

• How collaboration and education can reduce health care disparities

Read more about Dr. Sophie Two Hawk’s life and legacy: https://sdexcellence.org/Dr._Sophie_Two_Hawk,_M.D._2025

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Roger Musick, a 2018 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, helped pioneer the growth of telecommunications and software technology in South Dakota. From designing early communications networks to founding Innovative Systems in Mitchell, his work created opportunities for engineers and technology professionals across the region.

In this interview, 2021 Inductee Angela Kennecke talks with Roger about the mentors who inspired him, the early days of computers and telecommunications, and why he chose to build his career and company in South Dakota.

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• How an early interest in electronics led to a career in technology.

• Why Roger built a technology company in Mitchell instead of leaving the state.

• How his commitment to education is shaping opportunities for future generations.

Read more about Roger Musick’s life and legacy: sdexcellence.org/Roger_Musick_2018

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