BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition recently hosted the 6th annual Brookings Family Bash, bringing over 330 people. The event, part of National Family Day, is celebrated to promote strong parent-child relationships and communication. The event provided children and families with a
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — Across much of the central United States, there are ongoing efforts to restore native prairie. Returning native plants to the landscape can improve soil health, water quality and provide habitat for important wildlife and pollinators. Native seeds are a foundational part of this restoration work, but having
Brookings (10-5-26) — To help prepare area Medicare beneficiaries for 2027 open enrollment, Brookings Health System will host four sessions of the free Understanding Medicare seminar. “Medicare can feel complicated, especially when trying to understand coverage options and make informed decisions about your health care,” said Chief Financial Officer Melissa
Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers discusses his campaign to become South Dakota governor during an October 7 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
Brookings County Commissioners Kelly VanderWal and Larry Jensen, and Commission Department Director Stacy Steffensen discuss County Courthouse repairs, the proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line, and other Brookings County topics during an October 7 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — The Brookings Public Library (BPL) is proud to announce that Mikaela Neubauer, Community Services Coordinator, has been named the 2026 Support Staff of the Year by the South Dakota Library Association. Instituted in 2000, this award recognizes outstanding library support staff who make a contribution to advance
By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon BROOKINGS – The Brookings girls’ soccer team took down Brandon Valley in penalty kicks in the first round of the Class AA State Playoffs on Tuesday night at Fishback Soccer Park. The No. 8 seeded Bobcats won the penalty shootout over the No. 9
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — The Brookings County Courthouse cupola will need some repairs. At yesterday’s meeting, the Brookings County Commission heard a report from Matthew Weiss with Design Arc Group. He said decades of freeze and thaw have caused the cupola dome on the roof to start showing its age… “If
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct. 6, 2026 — South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The fifth annual University Leadership Honors investiture ceremony — honoring nine holders of endowed positions across five different colleges and programs — was held Sept. 24 in Founders Recital Hall
BROOKINGS (10-7-27) — Brookings Radio, in conjunction with the Brookings Beacon, now presents election 2026 coverage. Today we begin with profiles of the two candidates for Brookings County Sheriff. Dave Biteler is a Republican candidate. He has over 20 years law enforcement experience and currently serves as Assistant Sheriff for
David Biteler discusses his candidacy for Brookings County Sheriff in an interview with the Brookings Beacon and Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
