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 The Citizens Building will be renovated to upgrade both internal and external elements of the building and create commercial and residential spaces. Photo courtesy of

Spencer Sommers.  Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru kiosk model is all about convenience for the customers and efficiency for the business. Photo courtesy of Scooter’s Coffee.

A Modern Look for a Historic Building

Built in 1910, the Citizens Building was Aberdeen’s first high rise building and was a symbol for the substantial growth of the community in the early 1900s. Over the last decade, the sixstory building on the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue has fallen behind in repairs. However, with the new boom in downtown Aberdeen projects, Friends & Citizens LLC is hoping to bring life back to the Citizens Building.

The idea originated from student interns during CO-OP Architecture’s summer design studio program “Friends & Citizens.”

The restoration project designates the first floor to commercial and retail space, and the remaining five floors will be residential levels with approximately 40 apartments including studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts.

To accommodate for the apartments, a complete renovation will need to take place. This involves new systems, windows, finishes, elevators, and more. The ownership group hopes to complete construction in early 2023. // —Josie Clemens  For more details about the project, call 605-262-0243 to contact Spencer Sommers at CO-OP Architecture.

Scooter’s Coffee Coming to Aberdeen

Scooter’s Coffee is coming to 606 S. Washington St. with the target of opening for business in late November/early December 2021.

The coffee shop is a Kiosk model—drive-thru only—to bring out maximum speed and efficiency for Scooter’s customers. The goal is to provide a location where people can quickly grab their morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up drink while they are out and about, running errands, or on their way to work.

The owners of BraveHart Development—Troy Hart, Brandon Vonnahme, and David Pedelty—visited Aberdeen and instantly loved the community. All three have extensive backgrounds in management and business and currently have 23 Scooter’s Coffee franchises. Aberdeen is their first franchise in South Dakota.

“My partners and I are small-town guys who love creating opportunities in the communities we serve,” David said.

The menu at Scooter’s Coffee consists of items like smoothies, Cold Brew, pastries, several breakfast options, and of course, a variety of coffee beverages. With a strong focus on quality, the franchise pairs tasty food and beverages with quick drive-thru services to provide an excellent experience for all their customers. // —Josie Clemens  For more information on Scooter’s Coffee, visit their website at www.scooterscoffee.com.

 Traffic in Aberdeen’s downtown business district has been configured in a variety of ways throughout our history.

 A rendering of Kessler’s latest remodel shows some of its newest features like

Caribou Coffee. Photo courtesy of Kessler’s.

Tradition of Change at Kessler’s

A Kessler’s remodel is underway, as you may have noticed driving by on Sixth Avenue. The revamp will be completed in two phases.

The first phase, which began in September, focuses on customercentric upgrades with an enhanced commitment to efficiency and zero wait experience for their customers. Kessler’s offered 10 full-service lanes before the remodel, and the new structure will reduce the full-service lanes to eight with the addition of nine self-checkouts.

Caribou Coffee has been approved with the option of in-person orders or mobile pickups brought to the customer’s vehicle in designated spaces. Also, Phase 1 is bringing a new department offering a variety of homemade popcorn and sweets like caramel apples.

The pharmacy will also expand its services with a drive-thru along with specialized compounding and point-of-care testing and immunization work. The completion of Phase 1 is projected to be in the Spring 2022.

Phase 2 will introduce interior remodeling with new deli, bakery, and meat cases with general updates to lighting, floors, and fixtures. The biggest expansion involves the renovation to the Wine, Beer, and Liquor department, which will run the entire depth of the southern wall.

Kessler’s continually looks to evolve, which has been a trademark of the business through generations. The store looks to the future and stays at the front of cutting edge features in the market. // —Josie Clemens  Stay up to date with the remodel on Kessler’s Facebook page: Kessler’s Food & Liquor.

A Two-Way Main Street

The Aberdeen Downtown Association (ADA) has invested in a series of projects to revitalize downtown Aberdeen. The next big proposal for ADA is to convert Main Street from a one-way to a twoway street.

The idea to switch back to a two-way downtown is nothing new to South Dakota and other cities across the country. “Studies show downtowns with twoway main streets are generally safer, have increased traffic counts (vehicular and pedestrian), and have higher sales and property values,” ADA President Spencer Sommers said.

The first step simply involves re-striping and adding stop signs at the intersections. Replacing the stoplight on Main Street and Sixth Avenue will require more time and planning in this initial phase with implementation as early as Spring 2022. With careful development, a second phase could lead to changes to the streetscape, sidewalks, and parking layout.

For the most part, input from the community for a two-way downtown in Aberdeen has been positive, and between online and in-person petitions, over 100 people support the conversion. After 43 years of one-way traffic, downtown Aberdeen may be ready for a change. // —Josie Clemens  To learn more about the two-way Main Street project and to sign the online petition, visit www.aberdeendowntown.org/two-way-main/.

 This image is an exterior rendering of the future Conklin

Clinics building on Eighth

Avenue Northeast. Photo courtesy of Conklin Clinics.  Audumn (left) and Brian Beidler knew a few years ago that they were interested in buying Sammy’s. They admired the family who previously owned the omelette shop and wanted to continue what they built. Photo by Troy McQuillen.

Big Move for Conklin Clinics

In the Spring of 2022, Conklin Clinics expects to be in a new home near the intersection of Eighth Avenue Northeast and North Roosevelt Street.

After five years of helping clients in their original offices, Conklin Clinics needed to expand their space to accommodate the flourishing culture of the aesthetics industry and the loyalty of their clients.

“Having a larger facility affords us the ability to continue servicing our loyal clients in Aberdeen while maintaining our commitment to addressing the shortage of mental health care providers in rural and underserved areas,” Ginger Conklin, owner and operator of Conklin Clinics, said.

Conklin Clinics provides traditional psychiatric care for all ages and interventional services. Trained and certified professionals also provide services such as skin care, non-invasive fat-reduction, medical weight management, IV Vitamin therapies, bio-identical hormone optimization, and much more.

Under one facility, Conklin Clinics offers medical aesthetics, integrative health, and psychiatric care. The new location is a sign of significant growth and client satisfaction. // —Josie Clemens  For more information on Conklin Clinics, visit www.conklinclinics.com.

Sammy’s Welcomes New Owners

On Aug. 23, Audumn and Brian Beidler became the new owners of Sammy’s Omelette Shop, located at 212 S. Main St.

Sammy’s was previously owned by Len and Emma Scherr for 21 years. When they decided to sell the business, Audumn and Brian were ready to take on the new responsibility. The duo were longtime customers at Sammy’s, and they plan to keep the establishment relatively similar to Len and Emma’s vision.

You will always see Audumn at Sammy’s with her right hand, Rigo, both ready to help with a smile. Brian owns and operates a custom forage harvesting business and cooks at Sammy’s when an extra set of hands are needed.

The one addition the owners are excited about is introducing Brian’s homemade scotcharoos to the list of treats. The regular menu has staple breakfast options along with burgers and sandwiches for people dining during lunch. And much to the customers’ delight, Sammy’s secret supreme sauce will continue with the new owners.

The Beidlers’ favorite part of owning the omelette shop is their customers. Visiting with familiar faces and meeting new people is just one of the many things they love about Sammy’s.

Sammy’s hours are Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. // —Josie Clemens  If you have any questions or would like to place an order, call 605-229-4753.

Molded Fiber Glass

On Aug. 5, Molded Fiber Glass sent its last set of blades out of the Aberdeen plant after 13 years of operation. The team stands in front of the last blade manufactured at this location, blade #3034. Molded Fiber Glass left the community with a $20,000 grant which will be used to construct two additional statues at the Kuhnert Arboretum. //

Aberdeen Author, Joseph Holt

Golden Heart Parade, the debut story collection from Aberdeen author Joseph Holt, was released this fall. Many of the stories are set around South Dakota—including Aberdeen, Groton, and many rural roads and familiar farmlands. Carmen Maria Machado described the stories as “raw, dark, and surprisingly funny.” Joseph grew up and attended school in Aberdeen, though he now teaches at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Golden Heart Parade is available everywhere online. //

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