Recently added articles from American News (Aberdeen, SD):

Beef plant floats water plan.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Scott Waltman Oct. 10--Wastewater from a beef packing plant being built south of Aberdeen could be used to irrigate area fields. That's what would happen if a plan presented to Brown County commissioners on Tuesday is ultimately approved by a host of ...

No hard freeze in sight for Hub City area.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Angela Mettler Oct. 10--The year's first hard freeze is six days late so far. That first hard freeze usually happens Oct. 4, said Troy Kleffman with the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. The latest that a first hard freeze has ever happened in ...

EDITORIAL: Enough griping, harness wind energy now.(Editorial)

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--At some point the Not In My Back Yard mentality must stop -- even for environmentalists. The United States has been exploring options for alternative energy sources for years. Roadblocks have been thrown up by some group or another at virtually every proposed ...

Avera breaks ground.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Sarah Ottney Oct. 10--By Sarah Ottney American News Writer Avera St. Luke's will build a two-story, 54,000-square-foot building at the corner of First Avenue Southeast and South State Street. A small crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon for ...

Beer brands could diversify at next year's fair.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Scott Waltman Oct. 10--Groups that sell malt beverages at the Brown County Fair could have a choice of brands to peddle next year. In the past, contracts with the Aberdeen Area Boys & Girls Club and Aberdeen Hockey Association have basically locked those ...

Roncalli battles past Gettysburg in three.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Deb Smith Oct. 10--Two high school volleyball teams with a run of victories were determined to keep their winning ways. Aberdeen Roncalli recently posted Northeast Conference wins over Britton-Hecla and Groton, and Gettysburg had a seven-match winning streak ...

Clinic to offer free evaluations.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Nurse coming from Twin Cities Friday afternoon A registered nurse from the Shriners Hospital for Children in the Twin Cities will be in Aberdeen on Friday to do a free evaluation of children with orthopedic problems. Traveling to Aberdeen will be Mary Kautto ....

Master plan unveiled for Hub City schools.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Russ Keen Oct. 10--Public forums will be scheduled on what should be done to accommodate more students in Aberdeen's public grade schools, the school board decided Tuesday night. Board members expressed particular interest in whether the public thinks the ...

Central in fifth.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Shawn Werre Oct. 2--YANKTON -- Aberdeen Central sits in fifth place after one round of the State AA high school boys' golf meet in Yankton. The Golden Eagles, with a score of 323 are 16 shots in back of the hosts, who lead with a team score of 307. The leader ...

Depot:.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Russ Keen Oct. 2--A drive for $5.7 million has begun to finish restoration of a historic railroad depot in downtown Aberdeen and maintain it for decades to come. Permanent endowments are especially sought so that the various groups housed in the part of the ...

BRIEF: County commission to meet.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--The Brown County Commission meets in regular session at 8:45 a.m. today in the commission chambers at the Brown County Courthouse Annex, 25 Market St. Agenda items include: 8:45: Joint meeting with Aberdeen City Council 9: Kay Fredrick, South Dakota ...

BRIEF: Enrollment at NSU up 10 percent.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Angela Mettler Oct. 2--This fall's enrollment at Northern State University increased 10 percent from fall 2006 -- the biggest fall increase reported by any of South Dakota's six public universities. For more on this story, read Wednesday's American News. ...

BRIEF: Parks board to meet.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will meet at noon Wednesday in the Eagles Nest of the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 Third Ave. S.E., agenda items include: -- Discuss use of Lee Park Golf Course for cross country activities. -- ...

BRIEF: Shave the fat.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--Trim the fat off a classic dish when you make Kathy's Fettuccine Alfredo. This recipe on the Taste page combines traditional and low-fat ingredients for a lower-calorie dish. See Wednesday's American News. To see more of the American News, or to subscribe to ...

BRIEF: City employees increase over time.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--The number of Aberdeen city employees has increased by 20 over 20 years. See what departments have grown and those that have decreased over the years. Read Tuesday's American News. To see more of the American News, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to ...

BRIEF: Learn about Native American Day.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--South Dakota will celebrate Native American Day on Oct. 8. Learn more about the cultural center and the events planned for Aberdeen. See Tuesday's American News. To see more of the American News, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to ...

Area couple wins range management award.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jackie Burke Oct. 1--Gene and Kathy Ausland's pasture-grazing plan has not only increased the wildlife but netted them recognition. The Andover couple was chosen as co-winners of the Society for Range Management's excellence in range management award in area ...

State tourneys begin today for Aberdeen Central, Roncalli.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Deb Smith Oct. 1--On the strength of solid regular seasons, the Aberdeen Central and Aberdeen Roncalli boys' golf teams hope to swing into contention for state titles. The Golden Eagles and Cavaliers will compete for championships at their respective meets ...

Just trucking along.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Sarah Ottney Oct. 1--Larry Hopfinger loves trucks. "When I see a truck go by, it turns my head," Hopfinger said. "I want to see what kind it is, where it's going, what it's hauling." The 50-year-old Aberdonian drives a concrete mixer for ...