By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon Ten players from South Dakota State will be on NFL rosters at the start of the 2026 season. NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters last week and 10 Jackrabbits are either on an active roster or on a practice squad. That is the most
By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon South Dakota State came up short against an FBS opponent once again on Saturday night as the Jackrabbits lost to Northwestern 34-18. It was a game where it felt like SDSU outplayed the Wildcats, but red zone woes kept points off the board for
BROOKINGS, SD (9-9-26) — From the workshop to the world stage: Northern Tool and Equipment is challenging students from Flandreau Indian School to turn a 1976 Ford F-350 into “America’s Ultimate Trades Toolbox” in a project designed to inspire young people to explore careers in the skilled trades. The truck
Brookings City Council Member Brianna Doran and Deputy City Manager Johnny Mays discuss the cancellation of the Linchpin Armory Redevelopment Project, the preliminary 2027 Brookings City Budget, updates at Edgebrook Golf Course and more during a Sept. 9, 2026 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
Brookings, S.D. (9-9-26) — New Beginnings Birth Center will hold a third annual diaper drive during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 14 – 20. The donated diapers and wipes will be given to the Harvest Table and the Brookings Area United Way to help area families who face diaper
BROOKINGS (9-9-26) — Last week, the City of Brookings announced a mutual termination of the agreement they had with Linchpin Corporation to develop the downtown armory into an upscale hotel, restaurant and event space. During last night’s City Council meeting, the council took action to officially terminate the agreement. Nick
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-9-26) — Three people are injured in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, September 8. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said it happened shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of 468th Avenue and 212th Street, just west of Brookings. Sheriff’s deputies say an SUV driven by 43-year old
BROOKINGS (9-9-26) — During last night’s meeting, the Brookings City Council took a first look at next year’s budget. City Manager Paul Briseno said city staff is proposing a balanced budget… “We are providing you as a City Council and the public a balanced budget. Once again — revenues in,
Brookings, SD (9-9-26) — On Monday, September 14 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will host award-winning acoustic music duo Curtis & Loretta. Come enjoy their engaging performance, “Singing Tales of Truth.” With tight vocal harmonies plus mandocello, folk harp, guitars, banjo and ukulele, the husband-and-wife duo sing of real
PIERRE, S.D. (9-8-26) — The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) has announced the policy for free or reduced-price meals or milk, in accordance with HB 1082. The policy applies to children unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program,
