October 22, 2026

BROOKINGS (10-22-26) — Brookings Mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer, along with several of the city’s volunteer boards and commissions, have announced the 2026 Mayor’s Awards honorees. The public is invited to help honor the recipients at the Mayor’s Awards event, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, to be held December

BROOKINGS (10-22-26) — Brookings Radio and the Brookings Beacon now continue Election 2026 coverage. This week, we profile candidates for Brookings County Commission. Marty Stanwick has been Brookings County Sheriff since 1999. He is not seeking re-election as sheriff but is instead running for a seat on the County Commission.