The New Year kicks off with a fresh round of the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week Poll, covering the period from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. This time, ten athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the spotlight, showcasing their skills in boys and girls basketball, wrestling,
The year 2025 is wrapping up, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for sports fans to have their say. A poll is open to determine the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Year. Twelve athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the running, evenly split between boys and girl
A grim discovery in March shook the small town of Box Elder, South Dakota. A hiker stumbled upon the remains of Sahela Sangrait, a 21-year-old woman who had been missing since August. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office confirmed that her body had been decomposing for months. This was not just a
When it comes to starting a business, Minnesota is often overlooked as a hub for entrepreneurship. According to a recent study by Eton Venture Services, the state ranks 10th in the country for launching the fewest businesses, with 1,065 businesses started per 100,000 residents. But is this ranking e
