From the Editor: Big changes, big projects at newspaper
Your newspaper was first published in 1885, and today you have published the very worst paper since then . . . What happened?"Ouch. OK, let's go with this email I got last week.What happened to our...
View Article10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. 'THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD'S GONE' Michael Perdun of Washington, Ill., is among scores of...
View ArticleAsk the Mayor: Snow-removal season draws near
We have no questions pending this week. So, this is an opportunity to preview the coming snow removal season.Snowstorms bring out the best and worst in our residents, and here are five things that...
View Article20 farm and business projects in the Dakotas getting federal money for...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Twenty projects in the Dakotas are getting money through a federal Agriculture Department program aimed at helping farmers, ranchers and small rural businesses boost energy...
View Article6 killed as tornadoes hit Illinois
Rare and violent autumn storms ripped across Illinois on Sunday, spinning off tornadoes before slamming into Chicago with punishing rain and wind.As heavy gusts toppled trees and power lines and...
View ArticleAberdeen teacher finds joy in music
Nancy Ohnstad played an active role in a Sunday afternoon recital of her students who showcased their talents on the violin, viola, cello and harp.The fall string recital was held at the center gallery...
View ArticleTeen treated and released after rollover
An Aberdeen teen was treated and released following a one-vehicle rollover Saturday north of Aberdeen.Brown County Deputy Tony Sorensen said Trevor Hieb, 18, of Aberdeen was driving his Grand Prix on...
View ArticleFROM THE PUBLISHER: Changes coming to AberdeenNews.com
No one likes change except babies.This reminds me of an illustration in "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect," a book by John C. Maxwell.A wife once asked her husband to change his son's diaper. "I...
View ArticleOUR VOICE: Debate on ethanol, the environment continues
The Associated Press investigative series "Ethanol's Environmental Damage," published Tuesday and Wednesday in the American News and on AberdeenNews.com, has elicited passionate response.The AP's...
View ArticleTownhomes being built for seniors in Aberdeen
A new townhouse development designed for those 55 years of age and older is being built in northeast Aberdeen at 915 Arbor Lane. The 24-unit complex is owned by Ron and Patricia Fischer. Six of the...
View ArticleDebate action continues at Central today
Students from 16 schools have traveled to Aberdeen to go head to head today in debate competition at Aberdeen Central High School.The speech and debate and oral interpretation teams of Aberdeen Central...
View ArticleAg community kicks back at annual banquet
It was a time to let loose and celebrate after a year of hard work for farmers and ranchers at the 2013 Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, held Friday night at the Dakota Event Center.The banquet was...
View ArticleCapitol Notebook: A warhorse looks for one more race
PIERRE - I received a telephone message, and then an email, the other day from a self-described "voice from the past" inviting me to coffee.They were from Larry Pressler. He was asking if I was...
View ArticleAberdeen man given chance to keep attempted robbery from record
An Aberdeen man who showed a fake gun stuck into the waistband of his pants to a worker when he entered a convenience store has been given a chance to keep an attempted robbery charge from his...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Imaginary Aberdonians have a chat
Here's an imaginary conversation between two fictitious Aberdeen residents, one named Schaunaman and the other named Malsam."Where've you been?" Schaunaman said."I stopped and had a bump at...
View ArticleSix area farmers receive energy grants
The United States Department of Agriculture recently awarded more than $14 million in grants and loan guarantees to farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners in 22 states.There were 18...
View ArticleJett: Parade should be fun, not political (update)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Rocker Joan Jett says she's stepping off South Dakota's float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade because political agendas are getting in the way of a fun event.Some South...
View ArticleChurch has roots in other denominations
What would you like people to know about your church?We want people to know that Christ is our center and we care about their spiritual, mental and physical health.We came later in the line of...
View ArticleJanklow portraits added to Capitol collection in ceremony
PIERRE - Bill Janklow was the only governor in the history of South Dakota to serve more than two terms - 16 years - over two eras. He also was the only one known to have refused to have his likeness...
View ArticleCorn crops taking different paths in Dakotas
BISMARCK, N.D. - Corn production estimates are on different paths in the Dakotas, but farmers in both states say they're pleased with their crops.U.S. Department of Agriculture production estimates...
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