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We engage and inspire good men, who believe in a Supreme Being, to live according to Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

11/10/2026

11/07/2026

in 1902, President Roosevelt made remarks at the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The occasion was the sesquicentennial of George Washington's apprenticeship into Masonry.

Theodore Roosevelt was first recommended for membership in Masonry by his neighbor and friend William J. Youngs, and was initiated on January 2, 1901. He passed through the degrees rapidly and was raised as a Master Mason on April 24th, 1901. His right-hand-man William Loeb, Jr. was his instructor throughout.

Masonic values of particular importance to Roosevelt were those of social and religious equality among men. Roosevelt held those values prior to joining Masonry, and the fraternity only enforced them further. "One of the things that attracted me so greatly to Masonry, that I hailed the chance of becoming a Mason," he said, "was that it really did act up to what we, as a government and as a people, are pledged to — of treating each man on his merits as a man."

He is pictured here at the Spokane, WA Masonic Temple in 1912, which he visited during his presidential campaign.

Read Roosevelt's 1902 address as published in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Proceedings_of_the_Grand_Lodge/iiITAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA107&printsec=frontcover

For more information on Roosevelt and Masonry, you can watch this recorded presentation by Dr. William Hansard, Public Historian at the Theodore Roosevelt Center, delivered to the Patriot Lodge at George Mason University in March 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1yL77phd3s

11/05/2026

A Brother doing good things in his community!

Rudy Navarrete is hosting a benefit all-you-can-eat taco bar, with all proceeds buying name-brand shoes for the boys’ and girls’ clubs of the Sioux Empire.

Story>> https://shorturl.at/EsjCG

10/23/2026

Name that movie . . .

10/19/2026

We had a great time yesterday (Oct. 17) in Pierre for the District 5 meeting led by District Master Warren Berry!

While attendance was on the smaller side, the participation and fellowship were outstanding. We had some great discussions, hands-on Grand View training, and covered important upcoming events across our district and state.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip and contributed to a productive day!

17 October, 2026

10/15/2026

On October 6th,2026 the Deptuty Grand Master had the opportunity to make a visit to the Brothers of Harmony lodge in Hot Springs, SD. On a nice Fall afternoon, the conversations and work the local lodge is undertaking is commendable! Keep up being seen and the work in the community of Hot Springs Brothers!

(I dont know if the deer are truly Cowens or eavesdropping)

10/15/2026

A great couple of visits across South Dakota! I had the pleasure of traveling with District 4 Master Jason Von Eschen to visit Huron Lodge #26 and Mitchell Lodge #31.

We were treated to an excellent Entered Apprentice Degree in Huron and received a truly warm welcome at both lodges. Thank you to the Brethren of Huron and Mitchell for the outstanding hospitality and fellowship!

(Pictured: Fellowship at Huron Lodge #26)

10/14/2026

10/06/2026

After many month of planning the day is here and the countdown is officially ON! MMRI goes LIVE for our first-ever Telethon.

Tonight at 7 p.m. EDT, Meet our scientists, get an inside look at the research happening at MMRI, and see what your support makes possible.

📺 WATCH & GIVE: https://bit.ly/MMRITelethon

📞 CALL TO GIVE: 315-671-0000

Research needs people who believe in what’s possible. Tonight, we’re asking you to be one of them.

LET’S GO ALL IN! 🔬💙

09/30/2026

🔬❤️ Masonic charity in action. Research that offers hope.

The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is something our fraternity can be proud of, and something worth supporting. Founded by New York Masons in 1958, MMRI studies cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases like Lupus, and neurocognitive disorders like Parkinson's disease, as well as PTSD and Neurofibromatosis Type 1, working toward better treatments and healthier lives for all humanity.

This is a powerful expression of our Masonic values: putting compassion to work for people we may never meet.

Why support MMRI? Because better treatments begin with understanding disease. Donations help its scientists pursue the questions and discoveries that could shape tomorrow’s care. Supporting that work is an investment in hope for families everywhere.

📺 Join MMRI’s first-ever Global Telethon!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. Central / 5:00 p.m. Mountain / 7:00 p.m. Eastern
🌐 Watch live and donate: https://www.mmri.edu/telethon/
📞 Call and donate: 315-671-0000[2]

Our Brothers, Lodges, families, and friends are encouraged to tune in, give what you can, and share this invitation. You can also donate now to help build momentum before the telethon.

Let’s put a little more trowel into the world and help build a healthier tomorrow.

09/23/2026

Last night, September 21st, I had the pleasure of visiting Hiram Lodge #123 in Pierre, South Dakota for their annual installation of officers. It was an honor to witness the new leadership take their stations and places in the Lodge.

A special thank you to the visiting Brethren and officers from Onida and Lilly Lodges who traveled to join us for the evening.

Congratulations, to the newly installed officers of Hiram Lodge No. 123, wishing you all a productive and prosperous year ahead!

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520 S 1st Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

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(605) 332-2051

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http://www.sdgrandlodge.org/

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