Great Plains Generosity

A little-known billionaire gives $400-million to S.D. hospital

When the head of a South Dakota hospital system paid him a visit in late 2005, T. Denny Sanford had no idea he was about to be asked to make one of the largest gifts ever to a medical institution.

Kelby K. Krabbenhoft had told Mr. Sanford he wanted to offer an update on construction plans for the


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