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FROM THE PUBLISHER
When we started planning this issue, we recognized that it’s our 50th, so we initially started thinking about big, bold 50s on the cover and lots of pictures of us. Instead, we decided to stick to our mission of revealing Aberdeen to our readers and selected Dan Cleberg to grace our 50th issue cover. Dan, for over 25 years, has devoted himself not only to an iconic coffee shop, but to creating a culture of inclusiveness in Aberdeen. Yes, we are proud of publishing 50 issues within the past nine Troy McQuillenyears, but we are much more proud of people like Dan in the Aberdeen PUBLISHER community who continue to make a positive impact on our quality of life. We do get a lot of questions as to how we produce this magazine and give it away for free. To find out, check out the behind-the-scenes at Aberdeen Magazine story on page 62.
Our gradual growth is attributed to our advertisers. Please do check out the ads! They are in here to offer a benefit to you. Since advertisers are the ones who allow Aberdeen Magazine to be free, could you also please take a moment and email, text, Facebook message, or call five of the advertisers in this issue and thank them for being a part of Aberdeen Magazine? We are truly indebted to them, and they appreciate knowing their ads are being seen. Thanks for your support over the years. Enjoy issue #50. //
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CONTRIBUTORS
JOSIE CLEMENS is an intern at McQuillen Creative Group and a senior at Presentation College studying communications. She enjoys reading, writing, and solving puzzles in her free time.
CONNIE SIEH GROOP lives and thrives on their family farm at Frederick. As a freelance writer, she enjoys connecting with fascinating people to share their stories.
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. KAYLYN DEITER 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 fiancé, Joe, and their fluff-ball of a dog, Belle.
JAMES HEISINGER is a student at NSU and a writer for Northern’s newspaper, The Exponent. He writes movie reviews and serves on the student government as a senator from the School of Education.
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. 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.
TERESA LEVSENGAROFALO enjoys learning and telling people’s stories. Her interests include traveling, writing, theatre, and cultivating so many house plants that she has been called a “Crazy Plant Lady.”
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. PATRICK GALLAGHER is a regular contributor commenting on Aberdeen’s personality, food options, and history.
SHEILA RICHARDS is an original stakeholder in the Aberdeen Area Diversity Coalition, presently serving as chair. Now retired, she has worked as a teacher and as an ordained clergy for United Methodist congregations in South Dakota.
VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 3 • MAY / JUNE 2021
ISSN 2378-3060
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Jenny Roth jenny.roth@aberdeenmag.com
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Josie Clemens
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