Townhomes 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleFrom 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...
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