Benedictine Sisters honored with ‘Act of Excellence’ award from SD Hall of Fame

By Brandon Heim - August 5, 2026 in Featured, News, Religion Reading Time: 2 minutes

Col. Mike Cartney, Dr. Laurie Becvar, Gerry Likness, Sister Barbara Younger, Sister Terri Hoffman, and Kitty Kinsman pose with the Act of Excellence award. Photo by Brandon Heim, The Watertown Current.

The Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery were honored with an “Act of Excellence” award by the South Dakota Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August ...

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Brandon Heim

Brandon is a reporter for the Watertown Current. A native of Watertown, with deep roots in Deuel County, Brandon has a passion for helping local businesses tell their story. He also enjoys seeing them grow and the community thrive.

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