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Recent Lifestyle Articles

…And Now For The Weather
An Inside Look at Aberdeen’s National Weather Service “How about this weather?” “Can you believe all this snow we’ve been... …Read More »
2020: A Time to Reflect
It goes without saying that the year 2020 will be one that we will not forget. Headlined by social movements... …Read More »
2024 Brown County Fair Lookbook

7 Hot Tips for Summer Skin Care
Ah, Summer! The season that Aberdonians long for after a cold dark winter. While some receive the golden glow of... …Read More »
A Beautiful View
See South Dakota Through the Eyes of Artist Mickie Hansen Artist Mickie Hansen shares her heart for rural South Dakota... …Read More »
A Bite of Local Cuisine
Chefs compete for the second year in Aberdeen’s Pheasant Sandwich Shootout There aren’t many places that offer pheasant sandwiches on... …Read More »
A Celebration to Unite the Community
“I am the vine; you are the branches.” John 15:5 – the inspiration for the One Vine, Many Branches event... …Read More »
A Chinese Haven in the Heart of Aberdeen
In the quaint building that was formerly Mugs coffee shop, Aberdeen now has its newest and, quite possibly, most genuine... …Read More »
A Christmas Cottage
Airbnb and VRBO have been steadily rising in popularity as an alternative to hotels. Both are website-based systems that allow... …Read More »
A Christmas Karol
A 1910 Historic Home Sets the Stage for a Spectacular Family Legacy The schedule for Aberdeen Magazine requires that we... …Read More »
A Creative Craft of Color and Light
Thom Berg reveals his stained glass artistry Looking at the stained glass works of Thom Berg, one finds a spark... …Read More »
A Family House with Historic Status
Every year I guide a walking tour of the Hagerty and Lloyd Historic District located immediately east of downtown. We... …Read More »
A Family Style Remodel
We often get leads for our Open House feature from realtors trying to sell a unique property. The home we’re... …Read More »
A Good Breakfast Starts With Three Eggs; Sammy’s Omelette Shoppe
And no one goes home hungry. Sammy’s Omelette Shoppe has been a part of the Downtown Aberdeen scene since January... …Read More »
A Groovy Retro Ranch Residence
Small touches of character add up to attract an Aberdeen newcomer. Realtors have their work cut out for them for... …Read More »
A Healthier You: Mind, Body, and Soul
Start exercising. Drink more water. Eat more green foods. Sleep more. Take better care of yourself. These are some of... …Read More »
A Home For The Holidays
The Lovrien family’s Christmas décor captures the magic of the season Marshall and Shelley Lovrien’s historical home combines classic features... …Read More »
A Home for the Holidays; Holiday Chic
Aberdeen Magazine is the guest of honor at this chic holiday bash! Todd and Kiki Wanshura have invited Aberdeen Magazine... …Read More »
A Home to Share
Back in the day, Bill Schuck of Groton delivered meat for John Morrell all over the region. He says he’d... …Read More »
A Legacy of Rural Dedication
2015 Rural Granary Harvest of Arts Exhibition We in the Dakotas take pride in a strong work ethic. Whether it... …Read More »
A Little Splash of Color
Linda Roesch’s Work Graces Galleries and Festivals Alike Art can be a tricky field to build a career in. It... …Read More »
A Look Back: Aberdeen Magazine’s First Issue
In March of 2013, the premiere issue of Aberdeen Magazine hit the stands. Though the publication we’ve all come to... …Read More »
A Midwestern Family Tradition; The Millstone
The Millstone Family Restaurant The Millstone Family Restaurant takes the word “Family” in its name to heart. This favorite country... …Read More »
A Modern Arts and Crafts Bungalow; Troy and Suzette McQuillen
Welcome to the Home of Aberdeen Magazine’s Troy and Suzette McQuillen. As the publishers of Aberdeen Magazine, Troy and Suzette... …Read More »
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Recent Community Articles

125 Years of Caring
Through each changing decade, the Salvation Army’s red shield symbol has remained a sign of refuge for those in need.... …Read More »
125 Years Young
Regal celebrates a noteworthy Hub City milestone What started as a blacksmith shop next to the railroad tracks has grown... …Read More »
2020: A Time to Reflect
It goes without saying that the year 2020 will be one that we will not forget. Headlined by social movements... …Read More »
30 Years of History with the Junior Docent Program
The Dacotah Prairie Museum and Roncalli Elementary celebrated the Junior Docent Program’s 30th anniversary on May 8. The party was... …Read More »
3M Plant Brings Growth to Aberdeen
The 3M plant has been awarded two U.S. Department of Defense contracts to increase its production of N95 respirators. The... …Read More »
40 Years At Play
Jim Walker, The Founding Father of the Aberdeen Community Theatre I’ve always been impressed with Jim Walker and the Aberdeen... …Read More »
55+ Housing Development Breaks Ground
Refuge Retreats broke ground just south of Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory in late September. The upcoming 55+ housing development... …Read More »
9/11 in Aberdeen: 20 Years Later
On Sept. 11, 2001, Aberdonians awoke to Aberdeen American News headlines about construction of the new Central High School, a... …Read More »
A Bed For Every Child To Sleep On
It’s estimated that between 400-500 children in Brown County don’t have their own bed for a place to recharge and... …Read More »
A Building Success
Woehl Construction has a solid foundation in craftsmanship and customer care The saying goes if someone likes the work you... …Read More »
A Car Show for Everyone
Car enthusiasts of Aberdeen have a new place to show off their rides and discuss all things automobile. Cars and... …Read More »
A Century of Service
One hundred years ago, L.C. Woodman Sr. opened an electrical business in Aberdeen. Over time, his company progressed into the... …Read More »
A Coffee House or a Calling?
I was researching this story about Dan Cleberg, the owner of the famed Red Rooster Coffee House, when it hit... …Read More »
A Collaboration of Wellness Advocates
Appoise, the newly built wellness spa on 10 Railroad Ave. SW, officially opened its doors on June 1. This modern... …Read More »
A Community Effort: Plains Commerce Bank
Since their first branch opened in Hoven over 90 years ago, Plains Commerce Bank has been dedicated to community-focused banking. ... …Read More »
A Cowgirl and Her Deli; Canterbury: A Cowgirl’s Deli
Stephanie Aas says “Come on in, y’all!” When you look up at the sign on Aberdeen’s favorite downtown deli, you’ll... …Read More »
A Culinary Competition
WHAT’S THE BEST THING AT THE Brown County Fair? Ask a hundred different people that question, and you’ll get a... …Read More »
A Decade of Service: Sanford Aberdeen
Since July of 2012, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has provided care for the residents of Aberdeen. As they approach their... …Read More »
A Finishing Touch Makes All the Difference
A little over 20 years ago, Mike Kost and his wife Tammy moved to Aberdeen. As they took on the... …Read More »
A Foundation for Healing and Hope
Using a cutting-edge, sensory based therapy, a new veteran’s ranch near Aberdeen is working to stop the 22 a day.... …Read More »
A Foundation For The Future
Part of what makes Aberdeen so special is how devoted our community is to helping one another. To see this,... …Read More »
A Fresh Start
This September, Colorful Creations celebrated the grand reopening of their new studio in downtown Aberdeen. The space, located at 207... …Read More »
A Generation of Resilience
The individuals of the greatest generation have faced several challenges during their lifespan. From World Wars to economic downturns, and... …Read More »
A Gift to Dacotah Prairie Museum
The Dacotah Prairie Museum received its largest gift—$1,775,000—from the estate of Karl O. Lee. This installment will be used for... …Read More »
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Recent History Articles

‘Nuff Said: Reedy Fossum And The Heyday Of Smittys Baseball
Seeing what could be a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” a generation of Smittys baseball players will descend on Aberdeen... …Read More »
5 Famous Presidents who Visited Aberdeen, SD
It’s unlikely that either major presidential candidate will visit Aberdeen on his campaign this fall, but it would not be... …Read More »
A Community Effort
A $6 million renovation of Moccasin Creek Country Club is all but finished. Final touches such as landscaping are the... …Read More »
A History of Camp Wisagoma
ABERDEEN, S.D. –When Ken Kirkpatrick sent us his story about Harmetta, The Pickerel Lake Ghost, we asked on the “You know... …Read More »
A Mythical State Of Mind: 80 Years of Boys State in Aberdeen
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of high school junior boys descend on Aberdeen for a weeklong experiment in... …Read More »
A Post with a Passion for Supporting Veterans
For more than 100 years, the American Legion Post 24 has been devoted to its mission of service to veterans,... …Read More »
A Proud Legacy: The Park Place Hotel
I try to tell stories of Aberdeen’s built environment here in Aberdeen Magazine that you can read about, then actually... …Read More »
A Sermon in Stones
Houses of worship have been a special focus of building design for about as long as worship and buildings have... …Read More »
A Slice of History; Lu’s Pizza
Viva! Lu’s Pizza Twenty-four years ago, a restaurant in Aberdeen closed that still so tantalizes its patrons they’ve flocked to... …Read More »
A Vet Doesn’t Ever Just Grow Up That Way
Yellowed newspaper articles and black-and-white photographs only just begin to tell the stories of exceptional country doc George P. McCue,... …Read More »
A Way to Keep Serving
If you had strolled past Aberdeen City Hall in 1919, you would have seen our first American Legion members setting... …Read More »
A Work of CART
“The Chamber is excited to announce that we will be bringing back ‘CART’ in 2023.” That was the opening line... …Read More »
Abbie Gardner: Framing Memories
One of the most famous residents of Spink County lived there about 16 years before the county was created, but... …Read More »
Aberdeen Football Heroes
If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Every fall, 100 or so Aberdeen athletes take the field... …Read More »
Aberdeen versus Aberdeen.
AS MANY ABERDONIANS already know, our town was named after Aberdeen, Scotland. In the late 1800s, Charles Prior oversaw the... …Read More »
Aberdeen’s Haunted Forest: Hiding in the Trees since 1983
When the leaves change color and begin to crunch underfoot, it’s a telltale sign that a favorite Aberdeen tradition is... …Read More »
Aberdeen’s Palace on the Prairie
Twelve years have quickly flown by since my book, Palaces on the Prairie, was published by the North Dakota Institute... …Read More »
Aberdeen: The Hub City
Could a nickname be the secret to Aberdeen’s early fame? For the last decade, Aberdeen has been using the advertising... …Read More »
Ahead of Her Time
I walked ditches and roadsides on the outskirts of Aberdeen during the first annual Earth Day, held April 22, 1970,... …Read More »
Area Businesses Remodel 1930s Building
ABERDEEN, S.D. An Aberdeen classic has fallen into capable hands. 21 North Main Street was first the site of a... …Read More »
Beautiful: The Country School Experience in Brown County
One hundred ten years ago, superintendent M.M. Guhin launched the first commencement exercises for eighth-grade graduates of Brown County rural... …Read More »
Between Pandemics
By now, most of you have heard the incredible story of how the Presentation Sisters conceived a strategy to move... …Read More »
Catholics vs. Catholics
Your ticket to a classic tournament in South Dakota sports history “Aberdeen’s reputation as a sports center goes on the... …Read More »
Climbing Up the Family Tree
A few years ago, the popularity of at-home DNA testing kits sparked an interest in family trees and genealogy. However,... …Read More »
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