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Emily Magera of Aberdeen worked as a background character for the entire fifth season of "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel." On Thursday, April 23, she will give a speech at TEDxSioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion. Courtesy photo.

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Emily Magera’s message: You’re loved and celebrated just the way you are

By Scott Waltman 04/20/2026

A handshake. That and being asked her name is all it took for Emily Magera to feel like, instead of……

A free screening of "My Ascension" tells the story of Emma Benoit and her recovery following a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed. It will be Thursday, April 30 at Capitol Cinema Screenshot image from the film trailer.

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Free viewing of ‘My Ascension’ in support of Mental Health Awareness is Thursday

By Elisa Sand 04/20/2026

A free viewing of a documentary telling the story of a woman’s recovery after a survived suicide attempt is Thursday,…

Honorees at the 2026 ABBY Awards were, back from left, Bea Smith from the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Chief Joel Weig, Robert Fouberg, Krista Hadrick from Climate Control, Gloria Hutson, Haley Grandpre, Dan Gallagher, Josh VanLaecken, Aspire Executive Director Jennifer Gray, front from left, Aspire Development Director Janae Hamilton, Sister Kathleen Bierne, Optimal Performance owner Samantha Wipf, Spencer Sommers of CO-OP Architecture, Ashley Wolf and Becky Schuldt from the Healing Practice.

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2026 Abby Awards, 4 under 40 honorees include People’s Choice winner Aspire

By Elisa Sand 04/17/2026

Several people and businesses were honored Thursday, April 16 at this year’s Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce ABBY Award banquet…….

A time capsule buried at Melgaard Park in 1976 as part of the bicentennial will be open on Saturday, April 25. Photo courtesy of Dacotah Prairie Museum.

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1976 Zonta Club time capsule will be opened April 25

By Elisa Sand 04/17/2026

Some folks have been waiting 50 years for Saturday, April 25. That’s the day a time capsule, buried by the……

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Upcoming events: Bronx Wanderers perform Monday, All Aberdeen Reads is Tuesday

By Elisa Sand 04/16/2026

ACT Dinner Theater presents, “Trouble in Deadwood”: 6:30 p.m. April 16-18 and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Enjoy a……

Austin Wellman plays guitar at Centennial Village on Wednesday, Aug. 13 during the 2024 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

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Upcoming Events: Strange New Faces plays Saturday at Hub City Station; Northerns ‘Lovestruck and Saddle Sore’ opens April 17

By Elisa Sand 04/09/2026

ACT Dinner Theater presents, “Trouble in Deadwood”: 6:30 p.m. April 9-11 and April 15-18 and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April……

"A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore" is this year's One Book South Dakota selection by the South Dakota Humanities Council. Courtesy image.

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News roundup: Book about Mount Rushmore history is One Book South Dakota selection

By Elisa Sand 04/02/2026

A book that looks at the history of Mount Rushmore, how it was made and what it means is this……

Aberdeen Community Theatre’s dinner theater show, “Trouble in Deadwood” opens Wednesday, April 7. It features a cast of 12 who are, from left, Kale Secker, Eliot Lucas, Nichole Christiansen, Kat Schnabel, William Barber, Emily Meidinger, Chuck Gabriel, Aysia Eggena, Diane Leitheiser, Emily Susannah Davis, John Vogel and Chris Anderson. Courtesy photo from Aberdeen Community Theatre.

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Upcoming Events: Circus this weekend, ACT dinner theater begins April 7

By Elisa Sand 04/02/2026

Bingo at City Lights: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Supporting……

Andrew Kightlinger, a South Dakota native who recently directed the filming of "Okay," will be in Aberdeen March 28 for the Aberdeen Film Showcase. Promotional image.

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Upcoming events: Film Showcase is Saturday; Shrine circus is April 2-4

By Elisa Sand 03/26/2026

Traditional Native American Doll Making: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Presentation and hands-on activity with…

Freeman players celebrate after winning the 2026 State B boys basketball tournament by defeating Castlewood 61-53 on Saturday, March 21 at the Barnett Center. It was the Flyers' first boys basketball title in 51 years. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Gallery: Scenes from the 2026 State B boys basketball tournament

By Scott Waltman 03/22/2026

Thousands of folks are in town this week for the 2026 Class B State Boys Basketball Tournament at the Barnett…

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Stay connected to upcoming community events with Aberdeen Area Events.

Emily Magera’s message: You’re loved and celebrated just the way you are

Free viewing of ‘My Ascension’ in support of Mental Health Awareness is Thursday

2026 Abby Awards, 4 under 40 honorees include People’s Choice winner Aspire

1976 Zonta Club time capsule will be opened April 25

Upcoming events: Bronx Wanderers perform Monday, All Aberdeen Reads is Tuesday

Upcoming Events: Strange New Faces plays Saturday at Hub City Station; Northerns ‘Lovestruck and Saddle Sore’ opens April 17

News roundup: Book about Mount Rushmore history is One Book South Dakota selection

Upcoming Events: Circus this weekend, ACT dinner theater begins April 7

Upcoming events: Film Showcase is Saturday; Shrine circus is April 2-4

Gallery: Scenes from the 2026 State B boys basketball tournament

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