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Northern Tool + Equipment Challenges Students fromFlandreau Indian School to Transform 1976 Ford F-350Into “America’s Ultimate Trades Toolbox™”

September 8, 2026

The completed truck will be featured at the world-renowned SEMA Show, help revitalizethe school’s career and technical education (CTE) program and expose students tocareer pathways in the skilled trades BROOKINGS, S.D., September 9, 2026 — Today, national retailer Northern Tool +Equipment announced the launch of a school-year project challenging a

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JACKS GO 2-0 BEHIND ZGONC’S 20-KILL GAMES

September 8, 2026

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Sylvie Zgonc had a day to remember on Friday as the senior outside hitter helped the Jackrabbits go 2-0 against Western Illinois and Northern Arizona.  Zgonc started the day with a 20-kill performance in a three-set victory over Western Illinois and finished with a 25-kill performance against Northern Arizona.

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Turnovers plague Bobcats in home opener against Watertown

September 8, 2026

By Andrew Holtan Brookings Beacon BROOKINGS – It was a tough home opener for the Brookings football team on Friday night as the Bobcats lost 35-7 to Watertown. The Arrows scored 28 points off of turnovers, including two defensive touchdowns in the victory. Brookings head coach Carter Gordon said the

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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Intentional Damage to Corn Field

September 8, 2026

BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-8-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of intentional damage to a corn field. The sheriff’s office says it was reported September 7 shortly before 8 p.m. at a field along 466th Avenue near 220th Street. Deputies say evidence indicates a vehicle intentionally drove

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Scooter’s Coffee and Sanderson Gardens Launch United Way Campaign

September 8, 2026

BROOKINGS (9-8-26) — Brookings Area United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, which supports nearly 50 local nonprofits, programs, and collaborations, will kick off with help from two local businesses. Scooter’s Coffee will help launch the campaign by donating 100% of food and drink sales from 5:30 am to 8 pm on

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Gubernatorial Candidates Debate at State Fair

September 8, 2026

HURON (9-8-26) — Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden and Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers debated this weekend at the South Dakota State Fair. Both candidates criticized President Trump’s decision to import more foreign beef. Rhoden said he was disappointed… “I have supported President Trump on a lot of the things he’s done.

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