BROOKINGS (10-30-26) — The Brookings Beacon newspaper officially has a new home. Yesterday (October 29), the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance celebrated ribbon-cutting for the Beacon’s brick-and-mortar, downtown Brookings location. Beacon manager Editor Josh Linehan said there’s something magical about downtown Brookings… “I got my first haircut right (over) there, right?
BROOKINGS (10-30-26) — The City of Brookings has some new ordinances regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. The City Council passed those new rules during this week’s meeting. Brookings City Council Member Brianna Doran… “The maximum speed on trails and shared-use pathways is 15 miles per hour. That is determined or defined
MOODY COUNTY (10-30-26) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol releases the names of some of those involved in a three-vehicle crash that left four people dead Monday, October 26 shortly after 8:30 p.m. ten miles north of Colman on I-29. The patrol says 88-year old Arthur Anthony Wilber of Hendricks,
Eye On the SkyBy Brookings County Emergency Management Director Bob Hill10-30-2026 October 31, 2026, is Halloween. I realize that not everyone recognizes it as a holiday, but you do need to be aware that there will be youngsters and oldsters out walking the streets on Saturday night, looking for tricks
Brookings (10-30-26) — St. Thomas More Catholic Church (1700 8 th Street S., Brookings, SD) will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, November 11 and is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves for local patients. Donations will be collected from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00
South Dakota Art Museum Education Curator Abigail Ramsbottom Cuevas-Panza discusses the museum’s Fall Family Festival and upcoming “America in Art: Curious Music Collective” event during an October 30 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
BROOKINGS (10-30-26) — Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and Brookings was visited by the Governor Larry Rhoden, Senator Mike Rounds, and Attorney General Marty Jackley last night. Rhoden said he’s worked hard to earn the trust of voters… “Well, I’m a known commodity. I had two sessions to demonstrate
