Brookings School Superintendent Summer Schultz and high school intern Finn Bartlett discuss recent changes at Brookings High School during a September 16 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
PIERRE, S.D. (9-16-26) — The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) mourn the death of Special Agent Quincy Kjerstad. He passed away Sept. 14 after suffering a medical event on Sept. 11 while on duty. “Special Agent Quincy Kjerstad dedicated his life to serving
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-15-26) — Award-winning financial journalist and bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin will anchor the upcoming 2026 South Dakota Land and Lending Conference. South Dakota State University’s Ness School of Management and Economics is presenting the annual conference Oct. 15 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-15-26) — Decades of research undertaken by South Dakota State University Distinguished Professor Kasiviswanathan “Muthu” Muthukumarappan earned him lifetime achievement awards from two professional organizations this summer. Muthu was honored by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) as a fellow at its meeting in Chicago July 11, and
BROOKINGS (9-16-26) — Last night, the Brookings City Council discussed possible funding cuts to the SDSU Research Park. This year, the City of Brookings contributed $135 thousand to the Research Park. The proposal for next year is to cut that to $75 thousand. City Council Member Lisa Hager said she’s
BROOKINGS (9-15-26) — Policy changes at Brookings High School in recent years are yielding results. During last night’s school board meeting, Brookings High School Principal Zach Thomas gave a presentation on new data he and his staff have been tracking… “One of the things we looked at last year and
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-14-26) — As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, South Dakota State University’s School of American and Global Studies will host a two-day public event built around a single printed sheet that shows the United States was a multilingual, globally interconnected
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-14-26) — The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts announces the 2026-27 University Chamber Music Series, a four‑concert season bringing exceptional national artists to Brookings for intimate performances at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. All concerts are free and open to the public, continuing the
BROOKINGS (9-14-26) — On Thursday, September 24 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will be hosting their annual Pet Parade along 6th Avenue in front of the Brookings County Courthouse. Bring your pet and let them strut their stuff or just come to watch! Registered participants can dress up their
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-14-26) — First National Bank in Sioux Falls Agribusiness Division and Market President Brian Gilbert have been named the 2026 recipients of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award. First National Bank in Sioux Falls has supported South Dakota’s beef industry through specialized agricultural
Londa Nwadike — the David A. Thompson Endowed Department Head and Professor of Dairy and Food Science at SDSU — discusses the importance of the Midwest dairy industry, the new associate of science degree in dairy technology at SDSU, and the upcoming Dairy Drive Tailgate during a September 14 interview
BROOKINGS (9-14-26) — The Brookings Fire Department wins the annual local Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive — a friendly competition between the local fire and police departments to see who can solicit more donations for the Community Blood Bank. Troy Hughes is Brookings Fire Chief… “It’s really not about
