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Journey to Aberdeen: From the Caribbean to the Prairie

ORIELIS ZORRILLA CASTRO (ORI) was born in the Dominican Republic in the city of Hato Mayor del Rey, growing up ... Read the full story »

Published on June 25, 2026

Category: Community, People

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Journey to Aberdeen – A Purpose Found

Angela Ramos was born in Brooklyn, New York, in a tough neighborhood where growing up didn’t feel safe. Her parents, ... Read the full story »

Published on May 11, 2026

Category: Community, People

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Journey To Aberdeen: A Midwest Magic Kingdom

JESSICA PUENTE CASTRO GREW up in Chihuahua, Mexico, where the climate was dry and hot, the landscape ranch-like and rugged, ... Read the full story »

Published on March 10, 2026

Category: Community, People

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Where an American Story Begins

AAKRITY KUNWAR GREW UP IN THE city of Lalitpur, Nepal. Nestled in a valley south of the Himalayan Mountains, the ... Read the full story »

Published on January 8, 2026

Category: Community, People

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ILA Devices Break Communication Barriers

RECENTLY, THE UNITED WAY OF Northeastern SD Foundation awarded several grants to nonprofits across the Aberdeen area to purchase a ... Read the full story »

Published on January 6, 2026

Category: Community, People

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From the Philippines to the Prairie

WHEN NOEMI GARCIA LOOKS BACK on her childhood, she remembers the western coast of Luzon in the Philippines. Nights glowing ... Read the full story »

Published on January 5, 2026

Category: Community, People

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New Opportunities in a New Home

Fridays in southern India meant one thing for young Shalini Mathew—beach day. Growing up in the lush, coastal state of ... Read the full story »

Published on May 20, 2025

Category: Community, People

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From Different Worlds to One Home: Kani and Leo’s Journey to Aberdeen

Kanuani Valencia-Feliciano (Kani) and Lionel Morningstar (Leo) are officers at the Aberdeen Police Department. They are married. They are also ... Read the full story »

Published on March 19, 2025

Category: Community, People

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Finding Home: Dimka Bahamonde’s Journey to Aberdeen

Dimka Bahamonde never imagined she’d call Aberdeen, South Dakota, home. Growing up in the lush, rain-soaked town of Los Muermos, ... Read the full story »

Published on February 1, 2025

Category: Community, People

The Vibrant Tapestry of Aberdeen’s Arts and Culture Scene: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Community Pride

At the heart of Aberdeen lies a thriving nonprofit arts and culture sector, weaving a tapestry of creativity that extends ... Read the full story »

Published on May 1, 2024

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