There’s Show Place Like Home
Aberdeen Central High School’s Eagle Express show choir are honoring the 125th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz with their show this year. “We didn’t want to just do Wicked ... Read the full story »
A Year Of Celebration
ARCC SUPERVISOR DAVID ECKERT has dubbed 2026 as the “Year of 50s”. “1976 must have been a year when something was in the water,” he said. Arts in the Park, ... Read the full story »
Step by Step: Running for a Cause
On Thursday, September 19, twelve runners will set off from the western side of South Dakota to embark on The 437 Project for its third annual event. This 437-mile relay-style ... Read the full story »
New Location for Aberdeen Area Pride
Aberdeen Area Pride will be hosting their annual Pride event in a new location this summer. Pride will be held from March 31 to June 2 at City Lights Bar ... Read the full story »
Get To Know: Jonah Schmidt
Over the past few years, Jonah Schmidt has perfected a balancing act between college courses, baseball practices, and running his business TopDown Drone Services. Last year, his efforts were recognized ... Read the full story »
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, originally from Puerto Rico, dreamed of something different for their ... Read the full story »
Get to Know: Matt Braun
When Matt Braun moved his family to Aberdeen earlier this year, it was a homecoming of sorts. Raised in Ipswich, Braun has worked in parks departments across the Midwest throughout ... Read the full story »
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, and life was filled with outdoor childhood adventures. She and ... Read the full story »
Raising the Bar
At a time when school-sanctioned gymnastics programs are fighting for funding across the state, the Aberdeen Gymnastics Association is committed to developing the next generation of gymnasts to ensure the ... Read the full story »
Returning to the Pack
Whether controlling what happens on the court as a player, or dictating what happens off it as a worker, Sam Masten has always felt right at home at Northern State ... Read the full story »
Teaching a New Generation
Josh Hadler is finding net gains living in Aberdeen. After moving to the Hub City in 2021 from Hartford City, Indiana, Hadler quickly got involved in the sport of tennis. ... Read the full story »
One Step at a Time
On a chilly fall morning 15 years ago, a contingent of local runners finished their informal group training session and settled in at a local coffee shop for their usual ... Read the full story »
Applications Open for Aberdeen Pitch Competition 2026
The Aberdeen Development Corporation (ADC) and the Northern Innovation & Startup Center are excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. Entrepreneurs and startup ... Read the full story »
Variety Blooms at Northern’s 2026 Juried Art Exhibition
The Northern State University art department will be holding their 2026 Juried Exhibition, now known as the McQuillen Creative Group Juried Student Exhibition, on March 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 ... Read the full story »
Dacotah Prairie Museum Welcomes New Exhibit
THE BEST OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM is on display at the Dacotah Prairie Museum’s newest exhibit. The Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Gallery is an interactive and immersive educational journey ... Read the full story »
New Boutique and Smoothie Shop in Downtown Aberdeen
OLIVIA HANSON HAS A FULL PLATE. She’s finishing up her last semester at Northern State University, majoring in business administration–and she recently opened the doors to downtown Aberdeen’s newest boutique. ... Read the full story »
The Quilters of Aberdeen
It’s hard not to appreciate a good, handmade quilt. There are endless possibilities in regards to design, and a heavy blanket is a welcome addition to anyone’s home during a ... Read the full story »
Holgate Speaks: Making a Difference in Aberdeen
Holgate Middle School teachers Carolyn Geyer and Mia Fries asked their 7th grade language arts students one question: Who has made a positive impact in your life? The following pieces ... Read the full story »
Curiosity Blooms into Bright Futures
Choosing a career path isn't something that happens overnight for most students. For many, it's a years-long endeavor that develops as they study different subjects in school. Some careers are ... Read the full story »
Celebrating All Cultures
A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert. Andrew Carnegie, Industrialist, Philanthropist, Immigrant What ... Read the full story »