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Legislature transfers $1.5M in tourism funds to complete Cultural Heritage Center exhibits; bill passes committee

2282761 · February 12, 2025
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The State Historical Society asked the committee to approve $1.5 million in tourism‑promotion revenue to complete new museum exhibits. The committee amended the bill and then voted to send it forward; a roll‑call was recorded in committee.

The State Historical Society asked for $1.5 million in other‑fund expenditure authority to finish exhibit design, audio‑visual systems and installation at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.

Director Ben Jones said construction and large interior renovations are largely complete and the archives should reopen this spring. The remaining work is exhibit fabrication, audio‑visual systems and installation. Split Rock Studios of St.…

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