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In today's newsletter:

  • What Lee's takeover means for Aberdeen's local news coverage
  • What will Aberdeen's next move be on controversial data centers?
  • Could Aberdeen see an emergency shelter before winter hits?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain at times, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Aberdeen News owner Lee Enterprises invests in SD journalism (aberdeennews.com) — Aberdeen readers are getting a renewed commitment to local coverage as Lee Enterprises takes over the Aberdeen American News and pledges to strengthen reporting on issues that matter in town. The company is building a statewide South Dakota news network, aiming to better connect Aberdeen with stories from Sioux Falls, Watertown, Rapid City, and beyond.
   

2. Aberdeen City Council addressed data centers (hubcityradio.com) — Aberdeen's City Council is wrestling with how to regulate data centers, including why city water is being sold to Ellendale's project and how far zoning authority should extend beyond city limits. Officials say a full ordinance won't be ready by November, so the council plans to consider extending the current moratorium next Monday.
   

3. Aberdeen City Council addressed homelessness and housing issues (hubcityradio.com) — Aberdeen officials are weighing how to respond to rising homelessness, including a proposal for an emergency shelter before winter and praise for residents' generosity. The council also heard a detailed housing update, with economic development staff exploring new land, reusing existing sites for homes, and touring similar cities to find workable solutions for local shortages.
   

4. City of Aberdeen recognized nationwide (hubcityradio.com) — Aberdeen has been honored as "city of the year" for its work supporting veterans, with the award presented over the weekend in Gettysburg. Local leaders credit the 40/8 organization's efforts, and a commemorative plaque is expected to be presented at a future council meeting or the Veterans Day event at Aberdeen Central High School.
   

5. Overcoming Meth Addiction: Chris's Journey from Prison to Recovery (news-usa.today) — A man who grew up in Aberdeen shares how a stable childhood, military service, and a long prison sentence eventually gave way to a sudden, devastating meth addiction after release. His candid podcast interview offers Aberdeen residents a raw look at how isolation, trauma, and easy access to drugs can derail recovery and why support networks matter so much.
   

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