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Veterans campaign to create regional center in Aberdeen’s historic depot

The Building Common Ground Campaign seeks to raise $3M for those who served

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Elisa Sand
Sep 21, 2025
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The Aberdeen Area Veterans group has embarked on a $3 million capital campaign aimed at purchasing and renovating the Milwaukee Depot on South Main Street.

A local nonprofit, it represents multiple veterans’ organizations. Hopes are the depot space not currently rented can be renovated into offices, meeting rooms and other features to serve as a local veteran center.

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I have been reporting in South Dakota since 1999 and Aberdeen since 2013. I am currently associate editor for The Aberdeen Insider covering local news for Aberdeen.
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