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Tornado is one of the kittens at the Aberdeen Area Humane Society that died from feline distemper despite treatment. Courtesy photo.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society battling feline distemper outbreak

By Shannon Marvel 09/26/2025

The Aberdeen Area Humane Society is battling an outbreak of feline distemper, according to a post on the shelter’s Facebook……

Little brown bats like the one in this photo are one of the species that can be found in South Dakota. The number of bat-related calls in the Aberdeen area has increased considerably this year. Photo courtesy of J. MacGregor.

Bat-related calls up significantly in Aberdeen this summer

By Shannon Marvel 08/30/2025

In the year of Ozzy Osbourne’s death, the number of conflicts between bats and humans in the Aberdeen area has……

Jonny Sumption, his wife Ally and their dog Gabby operate Elm Valley Veterinary Services in Frederick. Jonny is a veterinarian who attended school at South Dakota State and Purdue. Courtesy photo.

Passion for working with cattle brings veterinarian Jonny Sumption back to area

By Connie Sieh Groop 11/25/2024

For cow-calf operations, it’s the season for pregnancy-checking cattle. And as a new veterinarian in the area, Jonny Sumption, 27,……