‘Night and Day’ Difference Revealed After Restoration in SD Capitol Rotunda

‘Night and day’ difference revealed after restoration in SD Capitol rotunda

PIERRE — Scaffolding stood in the center of South Dakota’s Capitol building for six months, but now the work is done and the reviews are coming in.

'Night and day' difference revealed after restoration in South Dakota Capitol rotunda

A view of the restored rotunda dome in the South Dakota Capitol building on Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by Meghan O'Brien/South Dakota Searchlight)https://southdakotasearchlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/101926-Rotunda-Restoration-Done-web.mp3 Listen to an audio version of this story produced by reporter Meghan O’Brien. Broadcasters: See below for a downloadable version with a host intro script. PIERRE — Scaffolding stood in the center of South …

‘Night and day’ difference revealed after restoration in South Dakota Capitol rotunda

After months of work, a refreshed interior dome is ready for visitors

Big Difference Revealed After Restoration Of SD Capitol Rotunda

By Meghan O’Brien