Aberdeen News

The American News is a newspaper located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, owned by Schurz Communications based in South Bend, Indiana. The publication originated as a weekly in 1885, founded by C.W. Starling and Paul Ware. Shortly after, the Ordway Tribune, which had a power press, relocated to Aberdeen and merged with the News to create a daily newspaper. In 1920, the Aberdeen American acquired the News, and both papers were eventually bought by the Aberdeen Journal. The Ridder family took ownership of the publications in 1928. In 2004, the newspaper was rebranded as The American News. In June 2006, it merged with McClatchy and was later sold to Schurz Communications. Following the passing of publisher David Leone, Cory Bollinger was appointed as the new publisher on July 13, 2010. In October 2010, after serving for 21 years, executive editor Cindy Eikamp retired and was succeeded by J.J. Perry.

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South Dakota State football running back Nate White dies at 20-years-old

2 days ago | aberdeennews.com | Will Kennedy

This story has been updated to reflect the most current information. South Dakota State football running back Nate White has died, the program announced June 25. The 20-year-old running back was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He transferred to South Dakota State in January after two seasons at Wisconsin. The school did not release any details about White's death. The Brookings Police Department announced his death is being investigated as of the evening of June 25.
Group of state officials calls on Congress to end tax credits for carbon sequestration

4 days ago | aberdeennews.com | Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper

Joshua Haiar and Seth TupperSouth Dakota SearchlightOver 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West are urging the U.S. Senate to eliminate 45Q tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration. Opponents argue the credits incentivize pollution and subsidize oil production at taxpayer expense. Proponents say the credits encourage carbon capture and storage, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
South Dakota Legislature removes lawmaker addresses from website after Minnesota shootings

4 days ago | aberdeennews.com | Makenzie Huber

South Dakota lawmakers' home addresses were removed from the state legislature's website following the shootings of lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota. Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr cited personal safety as the reason for the removal, stating other communication methods are readily available. Several other states have also removed lawmaker addresses from websites or passed laws protecting their privacy following the Minnesota shootings.
S.D. High School Activities Association board decides not to act on sanctioning baseball

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Dana Hess

PIERRE — The board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association has decided that now is not the right time to sanction high school baseball. At its meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the board decided not to act on adding baseball to the sports it sanctions, citing an uncertain economy for school districts.
Low-carbon jet fuel company foresees huge investment in western North Dakota

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Jeff Beach

Jeff BeachNorth Dakota MonitorGevo plans to build a sustainable aviation fuel plant at its Richardton, North Dakota ethanol facility. The company cites increasing jet fuel demand and decreasing gasoline demand as the reason for the project. Carbon sequestration is key to producing low-carbon jet fuel and increasing profitability. Gevo is also considering expanding the ethanol plant and adding wind turbines. WEST FARGO, N.D. — The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for gasoline is going down.
Rare osprey found in the road turned out to be an 19-year-old who repopulated Iowa

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Kate Kealey

Two local bird watchers in West Des Moines rescued an osprey after they found the bird sitting in the middle of Army Post Road in late April. The individuals were able to help the osprey avoid traffic while they waited for Iowa Bird Rehabilitation to come help the bird. The raptor species typically has a 6-foot wingspan and can dive into bodies of water moving as fast as 40 mph, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This female osprey was found with a band on each leg.
South Dakota's Dept. of Health sends out mobile vans to help vaccinate against measles

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Makenzie Huber

South Dakota plans to deploy mobile health clinics to underserved areas in response to measles outbreaks. Two measles cases were recently reported in Meade County and Rapid City, prompting health officials to urge monitoring for symptoms. The "Wellness on Wheels" clinics offer various services, including vaccinations, STD testing, and prenatal care. Funded by COVID relief funds, the mobile clinics aim to bridge healthcare gaps in rural and tribal communities.
AG says Kilmar Abrego Garcia was part of international smuggling ring, Noem agrees

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Erin Mansfield |Will Carless |Nick Penzenstadler |Bart Jansen

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant, faces charges related to human smuggling and conspiracy. The charges allege Abrego Garcia transported undocumented immigrants, including women and children, for financial gain as part of a larger smuggling ring.
North Dakota Native American tribes speak out on funding, development

3 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Mary Steurer

North Dakota tribal leaders discussed economic development, federal funding uncertainty, and state legislative issues at the annual Government-to-Government Conference. Tribal leaders expressed concerns about federal funding cuts impacting essential services and called for support in maintaining financial stability.
South Dakota bonding authority approves $1 billion for Sanford Health’s merger efforts

3 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Joshua Haiar

Joshua HaiarSouth Dakota SearchlightSanford Health received approval for $1 billion in bonds from a South Dakota authority to support its merger with Marshfield Clinic Health System. The bonds will refinance existing debt, fund past projects, and support new construction in several states. The South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, a state-created entity, issued the tax-exempt bonds. The bond issuance doesn't use public tax dollars and the state isn't liable for repayment.