A 2015 Madison High School graduate was named Miss South Dakota USA 2018. Madison Nipe, daughter of Chris and Carrie Nipe of Madison, will now compete in the national Miss USA pageant.
The Miss South Dakota USA pageant took place on Oct. 1 at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center. Nipe will compete next year at the Miss USA national pageant, which will air live on FOX Television. The winner of the Miss USA competition will represent the United States in the Miss Universe competition, which is televised in over 130 countries.
Madison Nipe is the granddaughter of John Roache and the late Pat Roache of Huron, and formerly of Woonsocket.