George McGovern moves into hospice care
Former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota has moved into hospice care. McGovern's family announced today that the 90-year-old McGovern has moved to the Dougherty...
View ArticleMonday Prep Volleyball Scores
Alcester-Hudson def. Marion, 20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22 Britton-Hecla def. Ipswich, 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 Clark/Willow Lake def. Great Plains Lutheran, 25-11, 25-15, 25-20 Colome def. St. Francis...
View ArticleCity council to revisit animal laws
The Aberdeen City Council agreed Monday to take a look at the city's animal control ordinances, which were discussed at the Oct. 9 council meeting following one dog's attack on another. Mayor Mike...
View ArticleVolunteers help run Sanford
Though Dean Webb regularly spends time in the emergency department of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, he's not there for medical reasons. He's there to volunteer. Webb, 70, who retired from the...
View ArticleWind watch begins Wednesday
Strong winds gusting up to 60 mph are expected to blow through northern South Dakota over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson,...
View ArticlePresho man enters not guilty pleas in rape case
A Presho man has pleaded not guilty Monday to rape and other charges that stem from incidents in January and February with a victim who was 9 at the time. In addition to rape, Jerry L. Craig, 55, is...
View ArticleS.D. prisoner executed
SIOUX FALLS -- A South Dakota man who beat a prison guard with a pipe and covered his head in plastic wrap to kill him during a failed escape attempt was put to death Monday, in the state's first...
View ArticlePedestrian hit by car in Aberdeen parking lot
A 57-year-old man is in fair condition at Avera St. Luke's Hospital after he was struck by a car while in a crosswalk near Kessler's Tuesday morning. Floyd Zimmerman of Aberdeen was walking west in a...
View ArticleAberdeen girl to meet Justin Bieber
Lyndsey Bruse is scheduled to meet Justin Bieber, her favorite musician, in January. Her mother, Shelia, said the family began meeting with representatives from the Make-A-Wish Foundation about a year...
View ArticleSuspect shot, trooper injured in Sioux Falls chase
A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper is in the hospital after a police chase in Sioux Falls in which the suspect was shot by a law officer. The patrol says the trooper was run over by the suspect...
View ArticleMember benefit: Save money on 'Legally Blonde' tickets
For its fall musical production, Northern State University Theater will present "Legally Blonde: The Musical" Oct. 18-20.As an American News member you can get the best seats in the house PLUS Save $2...
View ArticleUpdate: Law enforcement and locals corral buffalo near Bath
The bison roaming around on a farm near Bath was corralled by neighbors and law enforcement.The bison, which is described as a 3- or 4-year-old female, belonged to a nearby farm and got outside its...
View ArticleBeef Plant could slaughter 50 cattle today
The Northern Beef Packers plant was authorized to slaughter and process up to 50 head of cattle on Wednesday after receiving permission from the city of Aberdeen Inspections Department.Beef plant...
View ArticleAberdeen named one of 25 best retirement communities
Aberdeen and South Dakota have been ranked high by CNN Money as best places to retire and having low taxes, respectively.Aberdeen is named among the top 25 communities of the best places to retire in...
View ArticleTickets available for Roncalli Hall of Fame banquet
Tickets are still available for the Roncalli Hall of Fame banquet, which is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ramada Inn. The Roncalli Foundation, established in 1971, is this year's inductee into the...
View ArticleFamily: Ex-Sen. McGovern 'no longer responsive'
The family of ex-U.S. Sen. George McGovern says the 90-year-old is ''no longer responsive'' in hospice care. McGovern's family issued a statement this afternoon through Avera McKennan Hospital. His...
View ArticleUpdate: Winds speeds reach 63 mph in Mobridge
Peak wind speeds throughout the region as of 3:15 p.m.Aberdeen: 48 mph, 12:11 p.m.Mobridge: 63 mph, 3:04 p.m.Gettysburg: 58 mph, 12:30 p.m.Long Lake: 51 mph, 1:15 p.m.Bowdle: 52 mph, 2:40 p.m.Marshall...
View ArticleLive Sports Warner football broadcast cancelled
The Plankinton vs. Warner varsity football game scheduled on American News Live Sports tonight will not be broadcast.We apologize for the inconvenience.Tonight's Game of the Week between Herreid-Selby...
View ArticleGroton Ford dealership changes name, location, owners
Pioneer Ford, which was on Main Street in Groton, has moved to the former Trail Chevrolet building at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 12 and SD Highway 37.The business had been renamed Groton...
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World swimming champion to speak about eating disorders
Dagny Knutson, a former Olympic hopeful swimmer, will visit Aberdeen Oct. 25 and 26 to speak about eating disorders.The program is sponsored by the Avera St. Luke's Sports Medicine and Acceleration...
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