Sanford donation paves the way for Woster Plaza

Outdoor educational destination to be built in 2023 at Stockyards Ag Experience

Melisa Goss
Oct 1, 2021
Oct 1, 2021 Updated Dec 14, 2021

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Abby Bischoff, left, Jim Woster, Dana Dykhouse and Paige Pearson Meyer have been instrumental in preserving the history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards and raising funds for the Stockyards barn and plaza.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

First Premier CEO Dana Dykhouse announced a $1.5 million donation to the Stockyards Ag Experience from Denny Sanford Sept. 30 at the Harvest Night fundraiser.

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Melisa Goss

One and a half million dollars.

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Dana Dykhouse speaks at Harvest Night, a fundraiser for the Stockyards Ag Experience, Sept. 30.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Jim Woster speaks at the Harvest Night fundraiser following the announcement of a major donation to make the Stockyards Ag Experience Woster Plaza a reality.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Plaza Rendering 2.JPG — Groundbreaking for Woster Plaza is set for early 2023.
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Plaza Rendering 3 (1).JPG — Plans for the Woster Plaza at the Stockyards Ag Experience call for a picnic shelter, playground and agricultural exhibits.
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Melisa Goss, Associate Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Sioux Falls with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.