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Bidding adieu: 49 years as school district stalwart coming to end

Ben Schnell started working for district when he was a student

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Shannon Marvel
Apr 02, 2026
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For nearly half a century, Ben Schnell has been taking care of Aberdeen Public School District properties.

At the end of this school year, however, he will retire.

“You know, I’ve, I’ve enjoyed my time here immensely. It’s been a very satisfying career, you know?” Schnell said.

Government settles medical malpractice suit brought against Pine Ridge hospital

Jonathan Ellis
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Mar 31
Government settles medical malpractice suit brought against Pine Ridge hospital

The federal government will pay $225,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a woman who accused the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital and its staff of medical malpractice.

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