Live at 1 p.m.: South Dakota honors former Gov. Frank Farrar with memorial in Pierre

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Frank Farrar, the former South Dakota governor who died Oct. 31, is being honored today at the Capitol in Pierre.

A public viewing of his casket is scheduled from 7 to 11 a.m. The second-floor Rotunda will shut down for a scheduled memorial ceremony at 1 p.m., according to a release from the Gov. Kristi Noem's office. The ceremony will last an hour.

Rev. Jason Mueller will officiate the ceremony while Britton Mayor Clyde Fredrickson will offer a welcome, according to the release. Noem and former Gov. Dennis Daugaard will offer remembrances.

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Musical performances will be held throughout the ceremony by vocalist Kate Wismer and pianist Peggy Davidson, both from Britton, and vocalist Shawn Cable, of Sioux Falls.

At the end of the ceremony, Farrar's casket will be carried down the steps of the Capitol by members of the South Dakota National Guard as well as troopers from the South Dakota State Patrol, according to the release. A 21-gun salute and taps will happen as well.

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Those wishing to pay their respect can enter the Capitol Building through the north doors. Circle Drive will close at 5 p.m. Monday and will not reopen until after 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Watch: South Dakota honors former Gov. Frank Farrar with memorial