FROM THE EDITOR

Doesn’t that soup on the cover look tasty? I can personally tell you it is! To celebrate the upcoming fall harvest, and to help cope with the upcoming colder seasons, we featured Roasted Tomato Soup on the cover. It’s the perfect meal to get cozy with on a cold night. You can find this delicious recipe and another tasty soup on page 28.

We are keeping up with the outdoorsmen as the local Pheasants Forever chapter is busy with the Aberdeen Pheasant Coalition. Find out how thousands of acres are being enrolled in the program on page 24. Have you ever wondered how farmers utilize modern technology to get the biggest yields? In an in depth look at precision agriculture, learn how both Karlie Spiry local farms and co-ops are using the tech on page 32. MANAGING EDITOR

Housing is a priority in Aberdeen. Whether you are a first time home buyer or simply curious about the market, we’ve got you covered. First time home buying is a huge commitment. Learn how Stephanie and Jordan made the transition from rental life to owning and renovating their first home on page 42. In the next installment of our Aberdeen 2020 series, we look at how Aberdeen is addressing housing on page 58.

We have so much wonderful Aberdeen content in store for you, and as you flip through these pages, learn about all the great businesses that are on the comeback from COVID-19 closures and the people who are working towards making Aberdeen a fantastic place to work and live.

Finish your readthrough of the magazine with a Halloween-inspired comic by our very own Eliot Lucas! Have a laugh with the Aberdabber on page 68.

I do have one special announcement for our September/October issue. In cooperation with McQuillen Creative Group and University of Aberdeen Branded Apparel, I have the privilege of announcing a special photo contest taking place for a grand prize of $500!

Here’s what you have to do to enter for your chance to win:

Take a photo of yourself, kids, pets, friends, etc. in front of the new Greetings from Aberdeen billboard (see page 12) on the south side of the McQuillen

Building at 423 South Main Street.

Post the photo on Aberdeen Magazine’s Facebook and Instagram pages with the #GreetingsFromAberdeen hashtag.

On September 30, one random winner will be drawn and announced on the magazine’s Facebook and Instagram pages and will receive the $500!

WIN $500

 CONTRIBUTORS

 JENIFER FJELSTAD is a journalism and French major studying at Augustana University. In her free time, she enjoys dancing in hip-hop and pom styles with the Augustana Spirit Squad.  PATRICK GALLAGHER is a regular contributor commenting on Aberdeen’s personality, food options, and history.

 STEPHANIE LUDENS is a video producer for McQuillen Creative Group and Countryside Productions. Her passions are graphic design, photography, and video.

 SUSAN SCRUPSKI is a writer, filmmaker, advocate, and publisher. She enjoyed a long career in the tech industry, and now spends her free time photographing the beautiful South Dakota landscape.  JENNY ROTH is a writer who loves this beautiful, windy corner of South Dakota. She and her husband farm near the Hosmer area and are raising three daughters. She is the former Managing Editor of Aberdeen Magazine.

 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 8 • ISSUE 5 • SEPT/OCT 2020

ISSN 2378-3060

MANAGING EDITOR Karlie Spiry ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jenifer Fjelstad PUBLISHER Troy McQuillen DESIGN Eliot Lucas

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