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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ND starts age verification legislation for pornography sites Aug. 1

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Michael Achterling

North Dakota passed laws requiring age verification for pornographic websites and penalizing the nonconsensual creation and distribution of deepfakes. The laws, effective August 1st, aim to protect minors from exposure to harmful content and individuals from exploitation through deepfake pornography. The ACLU raised concerns about First Amendment rights and privacy regarding the age-verification law, citing a similar case pending a Supreme Court decision.
Most South Dakota tech college grads find jobs right away, according to new data

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Joshua Haiar

99% of employable South Dakota technical college graduates from 2023-24 found jobs within six months. 93% of employed graduates work in jobs related to their degrees. The average salary for graduates employed in their field is about $53,000. 86% of responding graduates remained in South Dakota. The vast majority of South Dakota’s technical college graduates from the 2023-24 school year secured jobs within six months of graduation, according to the latest state Board of Technical Education report.
Season 3 of HGTV’s “Down Home Fab” premieres South Dakota home

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Vanessa Carlson Bender

Season 3 of HGTV's "Down Home Fab," starring Chelsea and Cole DeBoer, premieres May 27, 2025, featuring contemporary rustic design. The DeBoers also launch their online store on May 27, allowing fans to purchase items featured on the show. The couple also competed in HGTV's "Rock the Block" season 6, in Utah.
South Dakota tourism leaders concerned soft economy will slow revenues

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Bart Pfankuch

Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News WatchSouth Dakota tourism officials are concerned that 2025 may see a decline in tourism revenue. While early bookings for some events are strong, concerns remain about spending and the "booking window" shortening. Sioux Falls has seen a significant drop in hotel occupancy rates, and Canadian tourism is down.
Pairings finalized for SoDak 16 state-qualifying high school softball games

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Roger Merriam

Eight area high school softball teams will try to punch their tickets to upcoming state tournaments with SoDak 16 stae-qualifying playoff wins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. SoDak 16 pairings have been finalized for Class AA, A and B teams. Winners advance to state tournaments June 5-7 at Augustana University's Bowden Field in Sioux Falls (Class AA) and the Players Softball Complex in Aberdeen (Class A and B).
S.D. High School Baseball Association Hall of Fame inductions to take place at state A, B tourneys

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Roger Merriam

SIOUX FALLS — Eight South Dakota high school players, two coaches and three contributors along with the 2012 Vermillion Tanagers will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Baseball Association Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class.
Top-seeded Harrisburg tops Watertown in first round of state A high school baseball tourney

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Roger Merriam

SIOUX FALLS — The first high school baseball season for Watertown since 2019 ended with a first-round state tournament loss to top-seeded Harrisburg on Friday, May 23, 2025. Harrisburg (20-10) scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and led the entire way in a 7-2 win in the South Dakota High School Baseball Association's state Class A tournament at Sioux Falls Stadium. The Watertown Arrows Post 17 team ended the high school season with an 11-12 record.
Harrisburg ends Sioux Falls Lincoln's run, captures first state boys tennis championship

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Roger Merriam

Note: This story has been updated with additional details. SIOUX FALLS — Harrisburg won three singles and a doubles flight to secure its first-ever state Class AA high school boys tennis championship on Friday, May 23, 2025. The Tigers held off Sioux Falls Lincoln 494.5-473, snapping a streak of 10 consecutive state titles from the Patriots. Lincoln won the final six one-class state titles and the first four Class AA titles.
Brynn & Faith Roehrich spearhead sweep of region team titles for Clark-Willow Lake golfers

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Roger Merriam

WATERTOWN — Those people who believe in the idiom that "lightning never strikes the same place twice" probably don't know the history of the Clark and Clark-Willow High School girls golf program. A good reminder was on full display on Thursday, May 22, 2025, during the Region 1B golf tournament at the Prairie Winds Golf Club.
Governor, attorney general visit US border and seek a bigger immigration enforcement role

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Joshua Haiar

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley are pursuing 287(g) agreements with ICE to involve state law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement. The agreements would allow state agents, after federal training, to detain individuals for immigration violations. The ACLU and South Dakota Voices for Peace oppose the agreements, citing concerns about racial profiling and resource diversion.