The building houses the offices of most state officials, including the Governor of South Dakota.

It is thought that the remaining stones may have been placed in locations now covered by walls, doors, or carpeting.

Miniature replicas have been made of the gown worn by each first lady to the state inaugural ball.

The bottom ring is designed to resemble a string of ribbons joined together, which is meant to symbolize the eternal nature of government.

The Fighting Stallions Memorial is a sculpture built to honor the eight South Dakota residents, including Governor George S. Mickelson, who died in an airplane crash on April 19, 1993.

[14] In anticipation of South Dakota's state centennial during 1989, the building was renovated extensively and restored during the administrations of Governors Richard F. Kneip, Harvey L. Wollman, Bill Janklow, and George S. Mickelson.

The renovation required 22 years and restored much of the building and its decoration, including the tile floor, to its original appearance.

[15] Work began in 2013 to restore stained glass throughout the building with the $2.7 million project concluded in time for South Dakota's 125th Anniversary celebrations October 1.