November 5, 2026

City of Brookings food compost pilot program ending in November

BROOKINGS (11-5-26) – The City of Brookings’ one-year food compost pilot program will come to an end later this month. The four collection containers used for the pilot will be removed from the drop-off locations at noon Friday, Nov. 27. The pilot program was conducted in partnership with the South

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SDSU Civic Symphony to present ‘Hidden Gems’ concert Nov. 15

BROOKINGS (11-4-26) — The South Dakota State University Civic Symphony will present a program titled “Hidden Gems” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on campus. The concert is free, and all are invited to attend. The program

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County Commission Votes to Rescind Burn Ban

BROOKINGS COUNTY (11-5-26) — At today’s meeting, the Brookings County Commission voted to rescind the countywide burn ban. Commission Chair Shawn Hostler said harvest is mostly done, and there’s been plenty of rain lately… “I think on the southwest corner of Brookings I’ve gotten this week a little close to

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Season-Opening Stunner: SDSU upsets K-State

By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon MANHATTAN, Kan. – The South Dakota State men began the season with a shocker on Tuesday night as the Jackrabbits took down Kansas State 68-66 at Bramlage Coliseum. It was the first time since 2020 that the Jacks beat a power conference team as

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Creighton beats SDSU at the buzzer in season opener

By Andrew Holtan The Brookings Beacon BROOKINGS – Ava Zediker’s shot at the buzzer rolled over the front rim and in on Monday night and Creighton spoiled the South Dakota State women’s season opener with a 73-71 win at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Jackrabbits led 57-51 going into

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No Injuries in Emergency Landing of SDSU Aircraft at Pierre Airport

PIERRE (11-5-26) — Pierre City Commission Airport Commissioner Jamie Huizenga addressed the presence of multiple emergency responders near Pierre Regional Airport last week. He says first responders reported to the airport for an aircraft in distress… “This past Sunday, the Pierre Regional Airport responded to an aircraft emergency involving a

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