Basketball takes over Aberdeen in March
There's no denying that Aberdeen is a basketball town. From collegiate teams at Northern State University and Presentation College to pickup games in the park, Aberdeen knows how to hoop it up!

This year, Aberdeen is hosting the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Central Regional Tournament, which starts Saturday.

The Northern Men's Basketball Team will have home court advantage at the tournament. Championship game is Wednesday.


The Class B State Boys Basketball Tournament starts at noon on March 18. The championship game is March 20.


Both tournaments are at the Barnett Center on the Northern State University campus, at the intersection of South State Street and 15th Avenue Southeast.
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Aberdeen area events
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March 11
  • 9-11 a.m.
  • Allevity Entertainment, 130 S. Centennial St.
  • $3
  • Includes unlimited time in Ballocity Children’s Playground and a coloring sheet activity. Snacks, drinks and arcade cards will also be available for purchase.

March 12
  • 7:30 pm
  • Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club Indoor Range, 321 N. Main St.
  • Adults: $12 for one day or $20 for two, families $25 per day or $40 for two.
March 13
  • Village Bowl, 1314 Eighth Ave. N.W.

  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club Indoor Range, 321 N. Main St.
  • Adults: $12 for one day or $20 for two, families $25 per day or $40 for two.

  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St.
  • Free
  • The Handmade Market is a collection of vendors selling unique handcrafted items, repurposed furniture, farmer's market goods, and one-of-a-kind home décor.
March 14
  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street

  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club Indoor Range, 321 N. Main St.
  • Adults: $12 for one day or $20 for two, families $25 per day or $40 for two.
March 16
  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street

March 17
  • Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. N.E.
  • Performance by the Northern State University Chamber Choir.

  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street

  • 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St.
  • Buy as many chances as you want for $1 each Wednesday night. Winners are selected from each evening’s participants.
  • 7:15 p.m.
  • Odde Ice Center, 400 24th Ave. N.W.
  • Versus the Minot Minotauros.
  • Adult general admission tickets start at $12. Purchase at AberdeenWings.com.
March 18
  • 9-11 a.m.
  • Allevity Entertainment, 130 S. Centennial St.
  • $3
  • Includes unlimited time in Ballocity Children’s Playground and a coloring sheet activity. Snacks, drinks and arcade cards will also be available for purchase.
  • Noon
  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of South State Street and 15th Avenue Southeast.
  • Visit SDHSAA.com for more information.
  • 7-9 p.m.
  • One-Legged Pheasant, 723 S. Main St.
  • $30
  • Join Jimmy's Pizza and the One-Legged Pheasant Brewery for a 4-course Beer and Pizza Pairing Dinner. This event is hosted at the One-Legged Pheasant Brewery, 723 S. Main Street, and tickets are limited. Tickets are available for purchase at jimmysaberdeen.com by March 15. All attendees must be at least 21 years old.
  • 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center, 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street.
  • Free, passes available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Face coverings are required indoors on campus.
  • Performing will be the NSU 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Terry Beckler, and the NSU 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Grant Manhart.
March 19
  • Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E.

  • Noon
  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of South State Street and 15th Avenue Southeast.
  • Visit SDHSAA.com for more information.

March 20
  • Noon
  • Northern State University Barnett Center, intersection of South State Street and 15th Avenue Southeast.
  • Visit SDHSAA.com for more information.

  • Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E.

March 21
  • Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E.
  • 1 p.m.
  • Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W.
  • $30

  • 4 p.m.
  • Village Bowl, 1314 Eighth Ave. N.W.
March 24
  • 9 a.m.
  • Twenty-four hour fundraising challenge for Northern State University. For more information head to givingday.northern.edu/
  • 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St.
  • Buy as many chances as you want for $1 each Wednesday night. Winners are selected from each evening’s participants.