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A film crew for South Dakota Public Broadcasting's "Dakota Life" interviews staff with the city Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. A screening of the Aberdeen episode is set for Sept. 1 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Aberdeen Insider photo by Shannon Marvel.

News and notes: SDPB to screen Aberdeen ‘Dakota Life’ episode Sept. 1 at Northern

By Elisa Sand 08/17/2026

South Dakota Public Broadcasting will host a public screening of “Dakota Life: Greetings from Aberdeen” on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in……

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ACT’s summer musical ‘Come From Away’ opens Tuesday

By Paige Schmidt, Aberdeen Insider 06/06/2026

The story behind “Come From Away” has been told many times, but is now ready to be shared on the……

The Aberdeen Community Theater now has a new digital sign to help promote upcoming events and activities. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.

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Capitol Cinema begins 100 Years of Film celebration with classic flicks

By Elisa Sand 03/27/2026

Capitol Cinema is going back in time and, in the next several months, featuring classic flicks from the past century…….

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Broadway production ‘Come From Away’ is part of Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2026 season

By Elisa Sand 01/26/2026

A contemporary Broadway musical is one of four theatrical shows planned by Aberdeen Community Theatre this year. “Come From Away”……

The Von Trapp family returns to the stage Oct. 15-19 at Johnson Fine Arts Center in a collaborative performance between Aberdeen Community Theatre, NSU and the Aberdeen University Civic Symphony. Courtey photo from Aberdeen Community Theatre.

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Upcoming events: ‘Sound of Music’ continues through Sunday

By Elisa Sand 10/16/2025

Stages of Dementia Series: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. Aberdeen Area Senior Center dining room, 1303 Seventh……

The actors playing the von Trapp children in "The Sound of Music" sing with their new governess Maria Rainer during a rehearsal of the musical on the Johnson Fine Arts Center stage at Northern State University. From left are Gretl, played by Kealey DesCamps); Marta, played by Ella Balgaard; Brigitta, played by Isabella Carlson; Kurt, played by Gabe Cogley; Maria, played by Hannah Gasperich; Louisa, played by Eden Barkmeier; and Liesl, played by Lexie Johnson. Missing is Friedrich, played by Haydler Schiferl. Courtesy photo.

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Aberdeen’s married nun returns to stage in ‘The Sound of Music’

By Reagan Bierschenk, Aberdeen Insider 10/14/2025

Margaret Wild has been a nun twice in her life, though she’s also married with children. A devoted volunteer at……

Starr Chief Eagle showcased a variety of hoop dance movements before performance Thursday, Oct. 12 at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand

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Upcoming events: Hoop dance is Thursday; ‘Sound of Music’ opens Oct. 15

By Elisa Sand 10/09/2025

Hoop dance performance by Starr Chief Eagle: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave…….

Members of the Knight Foundation toured Aberdeen on Wednesday, Sept. 24 to see how grants from the foundation have benefited the community, including Northern State University and Aberdeen Community Theatre. Pictured from left are Amber Schwab, Aberdeen economic development manager and public information officer; Patrick Gallagher, community development director with the South Dakota Community Foundation; Mayor Travis Schaunaman; City Manager Robin Bobzien; Heath Johnson, chairman of the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation; Lilly Weinberg, senior director of community impact for the Knight Foundation; and Marisa Kwiatkowski, director of journalism for the Knight Foundation. Courtesy photo.

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Knight Foundation has approved $1.6M in grants for Aberdeen

By Shannon Marvel 10/01/2025

Representatives of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently visited Aberdeen to see how grant money the group……

The Ferris wheel lights the carnival midway on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

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Entertainment: YPT shows on the road this month; Brown County Fair begins Monday

By Elisa Sand 08/07/2025

Garden overflow pop-up program: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Learn creative……

Lonnie Nash is just a few weeks away from a kidney transplant surgery thanks to a friend who is willing to be a donor. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.

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After 20 years of kidney failure, Lonnie Nash looks to July transplant

By Elisa Sand 06/18/2025

Lonnie Nash is excited to get a new lease on life after 20 years of declining kidney health. Nash, 64,……

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News and notes: SDPB to screen Aberdeen ‘Dakota Life’ episode Sept. 1 at Northern

ACT’s summer musical ‘Come From Away’ opens Tuesday

Capitol Cinema begins 100 Years of Film celebration with classic flicks

Broadway production ‘Come From Away’ is part of Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2026 season

Upcoming events: ‘Sound of Music’ continues through Sunday

Aberdeen’s married nun returns to stage in ‘The Sound of Music’

Upcoming events: Hoop dance is Thursday; ‘Sound of Music’ opens Oct. 15

Knight Foundation has approved $1.6M in grants for Aberdeen

Entertainment: YPT shows on the road this month; Brown County Fair begins Monday

After 20 years of kidney failure, Lonnie Nash looks to July transplant

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