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Dunham's Sports opens at midnight. (November 21, 2012)

It's called Black Friday, but Aberdeen shopping begins tonight with at least six local stores open all night. Here's what you can expect, what the stores think are their hottest items and other helpful info to make your shopping experience pain-free.
WAL-MART

3820 Seventh Ave. S.E., 605-229-2345

OPEN: 24 hours; sales begin 8 p.m. tonight

HOTTEST ITEM: Apple iPad2 16GB with Wi-Fi, $399 and includes a $75 Wal-Mart gift card.

WHY WAIT IN THIS LINE? It's open 24 hours, so you don't have to wait in line outside. But certain deals will only be available at certain times.

WHAT ELSE: It has a complete grocery store, and a massive selection of gift options.

BIG KMART

1815 Sixth Ave. S.E., 605-229-5510, kmart.com

OPEN: Tonight, 8 p.m.-3 a.m.; Friday 5-11 a.m.

HOTTEST ITEM: 24-inch 1080p LED HDTV, $88 .

WHY WAIT IN THIS LINE: While big crowds are at Wal-Mart and Target, find essentials at Kmart, with many comparable deals on electronics.

WHAT ELSE: A wide variety of clothing; slightly smaller than other department stores for easier navigation.

SHOPKO

500 N. U.S. Highway 281, 605-225-0085, shopko.com

OPEN: 9 p.m. tonight to 11 p.m. Friday

HOTTEST ITEM: Samsung 46 3 Slim LED Smart TV $799.99, about $600 off the regular price.

WHY WAIT IN THIS LINE? The only big box store on the northwest side of town, so you can dodge the huge east-side crowds by the mall.

WHAT ELSE: All of the deals offered in the store available online.

TARGET

3316 Seventh Ave. S.E., 605-226-0223