Recognized In New City Project

The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Area Arts Council, and Northern State University have created an opportunity to bring more public art projects to Aberdeen. Utility boxes around town are starting to sport wraps with artwork from local artists.

“So far, we have three boxes done,” said Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Collaboration Director Lisa Anderson. “We hope to get the next two finished in the spring.”

Two boxes can be found along 6th Ave. by Domino’s and Kessler’s, and the third is located on NSU’s campus.

A call for artists of all ages was sent out last year, and was timed to allow NSU students to participate. A panel of five judges selected this round’s winners.

“We didn’t set many parameters for the art,” Lisa said. “We accepted many different mediums. There were a few safety regulations we took into consideration, but other than that the artists could make any design they wanted.”

Each box will have a QR code that will link to the Art Council’s website with information about the artist. The artwork on each box should last between three and five years.

// —Annie Scott

Business

OnTrack Nutrition Under New Ownership

Emma Yeske became the new owner of OnTrack Nutrition on August 1 of last year.

“The previous owner, Brenda Goetz, moved away and the opportunity to own this business was too good to pass up,” Emma said. “I felt very comfortable taking over because Brenda was a great mentor throughout the years I worked under her.”

OnTrack Nutrition carries a variety of nutritional products, including protein shakes, energizing teas, and supplements. There are also weight loss challenges as well as personalized meal and workout plans.

“It’s like quick, healthy fast food,” Emma said. “We have a variety of flavors, so you’ll always find something you like.”

Emma graduated from Northern State University in December 2022 with a degree in Business Administration. She plans to continue OnTrack Nutrition’s growth to best serve her customers. // —Annie

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 OnTrack Nutrition is located at 1923 6th Ave SE.