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Aberdeen

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Aberdeen public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

36 topics

Parks Rec

Willow Drive nature area and pump track location

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Parks Rec↑Rising

Nature Area Bike Skills Park

4 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Data center moratorium

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Data centers

4 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development

Data center transparency and conflict of interest

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Water Utilities

Water hauling transparency

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Development

Aberdeen Development Corporation and data centers

1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness outreach

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness and emergency shelter

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Development

Surplus land gift to Midwest Street Medicine

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Zoning

Scale and fairness

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development

Housing shortage

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

Transparency and NDAs

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Taxes Budget

Tax policy

1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Environment

Tonal noise

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning

Water costs and data content

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development

Housing and community resources

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Environment

Water, electricity, and NDAs

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Environment

Pollution impacts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Environment

Data center ordinance

1 supportive7 opposed1 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Public Safety

Noise and health impacts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Public Safety

AI and mental health

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Public Safety

Presentation Sisters controlled burn appeal

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Development

Housing affordability and data centers

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Water Utilities

Electrical capacity for farm operations

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Zoning

Data center ordinance presentation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Environment

Data center impacts on wildlife and agriculture

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Public Safety

Local health department and food service sanitation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Other

Open Forum

1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development

Affordable Housing Fee Waiver

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Zoning

824 Third Avenue SW rezone / Midwest Street Medicine

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 27, 2026
Public Safety

Veterans awards and depot purchase

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Business Jobs

Aberdeen Downtown Association Wine Walk

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Strode Center and dome performance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 27, 2026
Water Utilities

Private sewer manhole backups

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 16, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Aberdeen from local and regional media.

Aberdeen Insidergeneral election information

Election 2026: Where and when to vote, polls and previews

Come Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters who haven’t already cast their ballots will head to the polls for the general election....

Nov 1, 2026
Aberdeen Insidercity council meeting notice

Public meetings: Meetings include Friday vote canvass

Aberdeen City Council: 4:30 p.m. work session to discuss Lee Park golf contract and surplus promotion fund allocations and in......

Nov 1, 2026
Aberdeen Insiderpublic works facility groundbreaking

Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Aberdeen's Public Works Building, New Business Park

Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Aberdeen's Public Works Building, New Business Park Aberdeen Insider

Oct 6, 2026
Aberdeen Insidercity council meeting minutes

City of Aberdeen – 9.21.26 Meeting Minutes

City of Aberdeen – 9.21.26 Meeting Minutes Aberdeen Insider

Oct 1, 2026
Aberdeen Insidercity council meeting - housing and data centers

Housing, Data Centers Vie For Attention At Aberdeen City Council Meeting

Housing, Data Centers Vie For Attention At Aberdeen City Council Meeting Aberdeen Insider

Sep 29, 2026
The Dakota Scoutmunicipal water service agreement

Aberdeen providing bulk water to North Dakota data center

Aberdeen providing bulk water to North Dakota data center The Dakota Scout

Sep 23, 2026
KELOLAND.comwater sale agreement

Aberdeen selling water to North Dakota data center

Aberdeen selling water to North Dakota data center KELOLAND.com

Sep 23, 2026
Dakota News Nowwater sales agreement

Aberdeen selling water to North Dakota data center, officials say

Aberdeen selling water to North Dakota data center, officials say Dakota News Now

Sep 23, 2026
Aberdeen Insidercity council meeting minutes

City of Aberdeen – 9.8.26 Meeting Minutes

City of Aberdeen – 9.8.26 Meeting Minutes Aberdeen Insider

Sep 17, 2026
Aberdeen Insiderpublic procurement bid notice

City Of Aberdeen - Notice Of Invitation To Bid Off-Terminal Rental Car Concessions

City Of Aberdeen - Notice Of Invitation To Bid Off-Terminal Rental Car Concessions Aberdeen Insider

Sep 10, 2026
Aberdeen Insiderplanning and zoning hearing

City Of Aberdeen - Notice Of Hearing On Applications To Planning And Zoning

City Of Aberdeen - Notice Of Hearing On Applications To Planning And Zoning Aberdeen Insider

Aug 27, 2026
AberdeenNews.commayor personal news

South Dakota leaders offer prayers for Mayor Schaunaman and his family

South Dakota leaders offer prayers for Mayor Schaunaman and his family AberdeenNews.com

Aug 21, 2026