FROM THE EDITOR

When Jenny Roth, the former editor of Aberdeen Magazine, wrote last year’s editor’s note for the March/April 2021 issue, she took a look back on the impact of the pandemic on our community and our magazine. She was hopeful that by the time this issue was published the virus would be an afterthought. I feel like we have all shared that hope at some point throughout this pandemic.

COVID has been at the forefront of our lives for two years now, and while a portion of our stories have directly focused on the changes caused by the virus, the businesses and individuals we highlight on our pages have shown resilience to the unexpected situations they encounter. In a community Josie Clemens like Aberdeen, I have found it easy to find stories that are uplifting, even MANAGING EDITOR when COVID is discussed.

As you flip through this magazine, you will notice a few mentions of how the pandemic has impacted our community. These stories signify how we can adapt and create new opportunities. You will also find features that reveal the lasting, positive impact of childhood experiences in Aberdeen and stories highlighting groups with passionate workers and a mission to enhance the quality of life in our community.

At the start of our 10th year of publication, I can say that I am optimistic to see what the future holds for Aberdeen because of the amazing people that I have had the chance to meet and learn about during my time here with Aberdeen Magazine. The people in this community have shown immeasurable efforts to enhance this town, but what they truly created in the process is a home. //

 CONTRIBUTORS

 PETER CARRELS is an Aberdeen native who writes in Sioux Falls, where he lives with his wife, Mary.

 BRANDON HEIM is a magician, writer, swing dance teacher, and a fifth-year student at NSU studying English with a creative writing emphasis. You can find him dancing with his wife Winter or meeting someone for coffee.

 INDIA KLIPFEL is the Director of Admissions at Presentation College and was born and raised in Aberdeen. She loves her family, higher education, and collaboration to bring positive change.

 JOANN RICHTER is the owner of Boho Closet Boutique, and most days you will find her there. She has spent the last two decades sharing a love of fashion and friendship with her clients.  PATRICK GALLAGHER is a regular contributor commenting on Aberdeen’s personality, food options, and history.

 ANNA JAHRAUS is a designer at McQuillen Creative Group and an Aberdeen local. She fiddles around in many artistic mediums with an expressive graphic style. Shape, color, and animals are a few of her favorite things.

 KAYLYN MEHLHAFF is a freelance editor, writer, and publicist. When she doesn't have her nose in a book, you can find her walking around downtown Aberdeen with her husband, Joe, and their fluff-ball of a dog, Belle.

 CHRISTINA SHILMAN is wife, mom, mental health therapist, and owner of Paisley Tree Photography. Christina enjoys capturing families, children, seniors, and weddings through portrait and lifestyle sessions and recently started offering family films.

 ANGIE CLEBERG and AARON SCHULTZ are on the executive team at the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. The United Way is instrumental in providing support for health and human service programs in our community.

VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 2 • MAR/APR 2022

ISSN 2378-3060

MANAGING EDITOR

Josie Clemens josie@aberdeenmag.com

PUBLISHER

Troy McQuillen troy@mcquillencreative.com

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Eliot Lucas eliot@mcquillencreative.com

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Julie Lillis julie.aberdeenmag@gmail.com

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