BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-9-26) — Three people are injured in a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, September 8. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said it happened shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of 468th Avenue and 212th Street, just west of Brookings. Sheriff’s deputies say an SUV driven by 43-year old
BROOKINGS (9-9-26) — During last night’s meeting, the Brookings City Council took a first look at next year’s budget. City Manager Paul Briseno said city staff is proposing a balanced budget… “We are providing you as a City Council and the public a balanced budget. Once again — revenues in,
Brookings, SD (9-9-26) — On Monday, September 14 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will host award-winning acoustic music duo Curtis & Loretta. Come enjoy their engaging performance, “Singing Tales of Truth.” With tight vocal harmonies plus mandocello, folk harp, guitars, banjo and ukulele, the husband-and-wife duo sing of real
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-8-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of intentional damage to a corn field. The sheriff’s office says it was reported September 7 shortly before 8 p.m. at a field along 466th Avenue near 220th Street. Deputies say evidence indicates a vehicle intentionally drove
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Sept. 8, 2026 — The fall semester at South Dakota State University brings three things without fail: the return of Jackrabbits to Brookings, opportunities for campus and community connections, and the celebration of One Day for STATE. The SDSU Alumni & Foundation will host the university’s 10th annual
BROOKINGS (9-8-26) — Brookings Area United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, which supports nearly 50 local nonprofits, programs, and collaborations, will kick off with help from two local businesses. Scooter’s Coffee will help launch the campaign by donating 100% of food and drink sales from 5:30 am to 8 pm on
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-4-26) — David Reynolds, director of South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts, will present “Brass in America,” a free public recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The concert will take place in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Reynolds, who holds
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-4-26) — The South Dakota State University School of Design is hosting artist Elizabeth Morisette as the Stuart Artist-in-Residence Sept. 8-Oct. 2. Morisette is a 1994 graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Design and received her Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts from Maryland
BROOKINGS (9-4-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office received a generous donation of fifteen LifeVac anti-choking devices from Project Beckett on Friday, September 4. The donation will allow a LifeVac device to be placed in every Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. LifeVac devices are designed to assist in a choking emergency
BROOKINGS, SD (9-3-26) — The City of Brookings and Linchpin Corp. have mutually agreed to terminate the development agreement for redevelopment of the Armory property in downtown Brookings. Linchpin’s plans for the historic building had included event space, a restaurant and an upscale hotel. The decision reflects the realities of
BROOKINGS (9-3-26) — Starting this year, South Dakota State University offers degrees in AI Engineering. Dennis Hedge is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs… “We have a bachelor’s program, a master’s program and a PhD program — and I think just, if you think about that, we are addressing
Brookings, SD (8-28-26) — The City of Brookings is updating its ash tree removal guidelines now that emerald ash borer (EAB) is present throughout the community. Effective August 2026, ash trees may be removed any time of the year. Brookings’ seasonal moratorium on ash tree removal was originally established after
