November 2, 2026

Jackrabbits hold off Coyotes in Brookings

By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon BROOKINGS – After a dominating first half, South Dakota State held off South Dakota for a 31-21 win on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. SDSU head coach Dan Jackson said while the fourth quarter was disappointing, he wants to look at the positive

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‘Gifting for Good’ Promotes Area Cultural Organization Gift Shops

Brookings (11-2-26) — Five Brookings-area cultural organizations are inviting people to shop local at a Gifting for Good gift shop event Thursday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 21.   The partnership between the Brookings Arts Council, McCrory Gardens, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, and the South

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Annual Diabetes Fair Returns on Nov. 17

Brookings (11-2-26) — Brookings Health System will hold its annual diabetes fair on Nov. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the health system’s Conference Room A. The free, educational event is geared toward people living with diabetes as well as healthcare providers. “People who live with diabetes play the

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Larson Manufacturing

Founded in 1954, LARSON believes in creating products that make homeowners feel safe, comfortable and protected in their homes. LARSON has a strong commitment to people, quality, integrity, and service, especially in the Brookings area. As a market leader in storm doors, LARSON is also recognized as a leader in

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Twin City Fan

Twin City Fan & Blower is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality custom, semi-custom and standard fans ranging from heavy-duty industrial process fans to OEM fans to a comprehensive line of commercial supply and exhaust fans for the HVAC plan and spec market. With the industry’s most experienced engineering

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Election 2026 Guide

There is a November 3 election and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The voter registration deadline was October 19. Vote Centers are:Brookings• Holy Life Tabernacle Church on Mustang Pass• Brookings Activity Center on 5th Avenue• Bethel Baptist Church (two vote centers are within this building)

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Grain Dryer Fire Causes $30K damage

BROOKINGS COUNTY (11-2-26) — Fire damages a grain dryer in rural Brookings County. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said it happened Friday morning shortly before 8 a.m. at a farm on 218th Street near 458th Avenue. Sheriff’s deputies reported flames shooting six to eight feet above the grain dryer. Firefighters

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