Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center to participate in nationwide program for rural hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has been selected to participate in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program. The nationwide program helps rural hospitals improve financial stability by enhancing or expanding health care services that meet the community's needs.Sanford Aberdeen will receive a set of financial and operational assessments for action and implementation plans to expand or introduce new service lines and help keep care close to home. The program provides funding for
CHS Eagle Zone students nominated for Student Production Awards
CHS Eagle Zone students nominated for Student Production Awards ABERDEEN, S.D. – Aberdeen Central High School Eagle Zone students have earned nine nominations in the 2026 Upper Midwest Emmys' Student Production Awards. CHS Eagle Zone students earned the following nominations: Newscast: Eagle Zone Live, Nov. 20, 2025Mason Muilenburg – News AnchorLogan Glodrey – ReporterYandel Martinez – ReporterAbdallah Osman – Reporter Headline News: Eagle Zone Mobile, Oct. 1, 2025Ellie Isaak – ProducerDaviour
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