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Aberdeen cabbie tells fare tale

Night-shift driver sees many interesting things in late-night Aberdeen As a night-shift driver for Aberdeen Shuttle and Taxi, Janie Winson has seen it all.

Aberdeen man thinks court system moving too slow

Resident seeking dismissal of drug, related charges An Aberdeen man wants prescription drug and other charges against him dismissed because he doesn't believe he's...

911 upgrades, raising fees clear SD Senate

State senators gave unanimous approval today to modernizing South Dakota’s 911 emergency telephone services and raising the money needed to pay for it.

SD Senate passes bill to allow video lottery expansion

The first expansion in the quarter century that South Dakota has allowed video lottery won approval today from the state Senate.

Nursing home beds moratorium could be relaxed

Nursing homes should be able to seek additional beds despite the state’s moratorium against increasing the total number of beds in South Dakota, the state Senate decided...

Dilemma of too much water is rising to top for SD Legislature

PIERRE — One of South Dakota’s biggest challenges in economic development these days is excess water. The Legislature, based on a worthwhile idea from Sen. Tom...

SD Senate wants more time on James River district

South Dakota senators have decided they want more time to think about creating a James River watershed district to deal with flooding and water control.

State Rep. Dennert proposes lowering cement-plant payout

South Dakota voters might be asked another time to reduce the amount paid out by the state’s cement-plant trust fund.

For the Record

ABERDEEN POLICE/FIRE CALLS Assault: A caller reported an assault Thursday on the 100 block of South Main Street.

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Setting it Straight

Legislation: The story Thursday about legislation that would make roll-your-own cigarettes produced at tobacco shops subject to South Dakota's standard taxes on cigarettes...

Realtors attend meeting

The South Dakota Association of Realtors recently held its 2012 quarterly business meetings at the Ramkota River Center in Pierre on Jan. 31. The board of directors met the...

Airport board announces two flights a day on weekends

Beginning in April, Aberdeen Regional Airport once again will have two flights a day on the weekend.

NSU student interns at Northwestern Mutual

Mark Sherman a junior at Northern State University, has been appointed a financial representative intern associated with Northwestern Mutual of Aberdeen.

Beef Day at Capitol set for Feb. 16

The South Dakota CattleWomen will host a Beef Day at the Capitol in Pierre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Kitchen Tune-Up owners receive awards

Brad and Pam Fiechtner, owners of Kitchen Tune-Up in Aberdeen, have received the Rising Star award and the Regional Customer Service award from the national franchise.

Wheat Growers board elects officers

The Board of Directors of Wheat Growers elected officers for 2012 at their January meeting in Aberdeen.

Medical apps work wonders for Aberdeen doctors

As a doctor, Samuel Nyamu relies on one thing to help him diagnose his patients every day: his smart phone. Or rather, the apps he can download on his smart phone.

Aberdeen woman injured in Wal-Mart parking lot accident

An Aberdeen woman who was struck by a car in the Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon was treated and released from Avera St. Luke's Hospital.

Aberdeen to have two music festivals July 13, 14

As it stands now, Aberdeen will have two music festivals the weekend of July 13 and 14.

ABERDEEN: Diversity panel meets today

The Aberdeen Area Diversity Committee will meet from noon to 1 p.m.

Sexting among juveniles could become misdemeanor

State legislators are looking at making “sexting” — sending pornographic images of themselves or each other — specifically illegal for juveniles in South...

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Aberdeen: Exercise room orientation

Northern State University students Melodi Boke and Anthony Ponzo will conduct an exercise room orientation at 9 a.m. today at the Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1303 Seventh Ave....

Aberdeen: Genealogy society to meet

The Aberdeen Area Genealogy Society will meet 2 p.m. Saturday at Dacotah Prairie Museum, 21 S. Main St.

Aberdeen: Music to be big part of benefit

Eight music acts will perform Saturday at a benefit and fundraiser for John Bowman of Barnard.

Mobridge: Rock concert set for Tuesday

Drive On, a rock band, will perform a free concert on Tuesday night at the Scherr-Howe Events Center in Mobridge.

Setting it Straight

Candidate misidentification: A story in Wednesday's edition of the American News about the search for a vice president of finance and administration at Northern State...

Aberdeen man apologizes for grand theft

Resident receives jail term, probation and fine An Aberdeen man pleaded guilty to a count of grand theft by deception, which involved his falsifying billing statements when he...

McLaughlin, Eagle Butte to face off on basketball court

Days before any high school basketball game in McLaughlin, people are already asking Hank Taken Alive Sr., when the gym doors are going to open.

S.D. House nixes 30-year limit on conservation easements

The state House of Representatives argued a long time Wednesday about — what else? — perpetuity.

South Dakota Brand Board term limits pass House

PIERRE — The state House of Representatives adopted a three-term limit for Brand Board members on Wednesday.

Supreme Court upholds Aberdeen DUI conviction

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld an Aberdeen man's third drunken driving conviction in a decade, ruling that a police officer had reasonable suspicion to pull over...

SD video lottery businesses could have up to 14 terminals

Video lottery businesses could have up to 14 gambling terminals in each establishment under a change that cleared its first test today in the Legislature.

Aberdeen man charged with improperly touching child

An Aberdeen man has been charged with improperly touching a child.

New pro shop operator named for Lee Park Golf Course

Dennis Gavin, who lives in Peoria, Ariz., has been selected to operate the Lee Park Golf Course pro shop.

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Murder trial getting under way for Jamestown woman

A lawyer for a Jamestown woman charged with beating and stabbing to death a Somalia immigrant said his client did not inflict the injuries.

Pine Ridge Reservation crash kills two

A one-vehicle crash on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota killed two people and injured three others.

One man dead in crash near Kadoka

One man is dead after a one-vehicle rollover crash along Interstate 90 near Kadoka.

Flood preparedness meeting

The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a flood preparedness meeting Feb. 16 in Aberdeen.

Young Professionals meetings

The Aberdeen Area Young Professionals’ monthly meeting with the Kiwanis Club will be at noon Feb. 21 at the Ward Plaza, 104 S. Main St.

PC hosts Black and White Ball

Presentation College is slated to host its annual Black and White Ball on Saturday at the Ramkota Convention Center, 1400 Eighth Ave. N.W.

Four candidates for NSU financial position

Four finalists have been named candidates for vice president of finance and administration at Northern State University.

Three Aberdeen groups performing in Brookings

Three Aberdeen vocal groups will perform Thursday in Brookings as part of the annual South Dakota In-Service Music Conference.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Legislature: no new water district for Brown, Marshall, Spink counties

Brown, Marshall and Spink counties must remain in the James River water development district, even though many of their county commissioners think it would be better to split away.