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Kim Fordham on Dualena San. The Fordham Family of Aberdeen is being honored with the South Dakota Quarter Horse Association's Show Legacy Award. Courtesy photo.

Legacy of Fordham family honored by South Dakota Quarter Horse Association

By Connie Groop 12/27/2025

When talking with Kim Fordham of Aberdeen, her passion for horses is clear as she recounts her family’s journey, starting…

News

Five bids submitted to provide stock, services at Dacotah Bank Stampede rodeo

By Shannon Marvel 10/21/2025

Five rodeo stock businesses have submitted bids to provide their services and animals at the Dakotah Bank Stampede rodeo for……

Brown County Fair

Incomplete revenue numbers show strong 2025 Brown County Fair, commissioners learn

By Shannon Marvel 09/16/2025

The 2025 Brown County Fair, rainy and muddy as it may have been, has been deemed a success. That’s what……

Rain fell on four of the seven days during the 2025 Brown County Fair, sending folks running for cover and leaving areas of water and mud. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

Gallery

Gallery: Check out the sites and scenes from the 2025 Brown County Fair

By Aberdeen Insider 08/19/2025

The 2025 Brown County Fair is underway and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7 in Aberdeen. Keep tabs on what’s happening…

Sports

Gallery: Riding high at Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo

By Robb Garofalo 08/12/2025

The 2025 Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo at the Brown County Fair kicked off Monday, Aug. 11 with mutton busting. More……

Jamie Howlett of Rapid City by way of Australia rides Target to a first-place finish in the bareback riding event Monday, Aug. 11 at the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Sports

Sports roundup: Aussie cowboy rides his way to Dacotah Bank Stampede rodeo

By Robb Garofalo 08/11/2025

Jamie Howlett rides out of Rapid City, but his path to the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo was a little longer……

Gizmo McCracken was a rodeo bullfighter when he was younger, but now does mostly comedy. He will perform during the Dacotah Bank Stampede rodeo on Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of Gizmo McCracken.

Entertainment

Gizmo McCracken trades bullfighting for chuckles in rodeo arena

By Scott Waltman 08/08/2025

In high school, Gizmo McCracken said he was the kind of kid who got sent home with a note informing……

High school rodeo rider Brooklyn Beringer on her horse Sadie. Beringer graduated from Potter County and plans to be part of the South Dakota State University Rodeo team. Courtesy photo.

Agriculture

For Potter County High School graduate Brooklyn Beringer, rodeo is life

By Lura Roti, South Dakota Farmers Union 06/28/2025

As she looks to her first South Dakota State University Rodeo season, Brooklyn Beringer has taken time to reflect on……

Julie and Jesse Morehouse stand with their three sons, from left, Emmett, Jacob and Wyatt. The couple is opening Saddle Corral in Aberdeen next month. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.

Business

Saddle Corral to open in early July along Sixth Avenue Southeast

By Elisa Sand 06/26/2025

In as little as two weeks, the marquee outside of Saddle Corral will change from coming soon to now open…….

Andrew Gingerich rides out of the bucking chute during the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo, Tuesday Aug. 13 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.