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City Terminates Development Agreement for Downtown Armory

BROOKINGS (9-9-26) — Last week, the City of Brookings announced a mutual termination of the agreement they had with Linchpin Corporation to develop the downtown armory into an upscale hotel, restaurant and event space. During last night’s City Council meeting, the council took action to officially terminate the agreement. Nick

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Three People Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident

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

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City Council Takes First Look at 2027 Budget

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,

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“Singing Tales of Truth” Coming to Brookings Public Library

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

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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Intentional Damage to Corn Field

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

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Scooter’s Coffee and Sanderson Gardens Launch United Way Campaign

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

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SDSU faculty recital to feature premiere of ‘Purpose’

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

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