BROOKINGS (10-12-26) — Brookings Radio, in conjunction with the Brookings Beacon, continues election 2026 coverage. This week, we’re profiling the candidates for Brookings City Council. Al Austreim is a local business owner. He said he’s opposed to the city’s recent purchase of a downtown grain elevator… “I think that that
BROOKINGS (10-9-26) — Swine producers, researchers and other industry professionals from across the region gathered for the 10th annual South Dakota State University Swine Day on Sept. 29 at Club 71 in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The event was hosted by SDSU Extension in collaboration with the SDSU Department of
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct. 9, 2026 — There’s something basic about how the cells in your body work that the scientific community doesn’t fully understand. It’s called macropinocytosis. That’s an important process by which cells take in nutrients and other molecules from the fluids around them. Macropinocytosis has barely been
BROOKINGS COUNTY (10-9-26) — Brookings County officials remind taxpayers that the second installment of property taxes is due by October 31. Under state law, tax payments received or postmarked after October 31 are considered delinquent. Officials urge residents to plan ahead to avoid late penalties. Payments can be made in-person
BROOKINGS (10-8-26) — Brookings Radio, in conjunction with the Brookings Beacon, continues election 2026 coverage. Today we profile sheriff candidate Manny Langstraat — an independent candidate with 12 years experience in the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office. Langstraat says he hopes to listen and learn as sheriff… “You have to really
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition recently hosted the 6th annual Brookings Family Bash, bringing over 330 people. The event, part of National Family Day, is celebrated to promote strong parent-child relationships and communication. The event provided children and families with a
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — Across much of the central United States, there are ongoing efforts to restore native prairie. Returning native plants to the landscape can improve soil health, water quality and provide habitat for important wildlife and pollinators. Native seeds are a foundational part of this restoration work, but having
Brookings (10-5-26) — To help prepare area Medicare beneficiaries for 2027 open enrollment, Brookings Health System will host four sessions of the free Understanding Medicare seminar. “Medicare can feel complicated, especially when trying to understand coverage options and make informed decisions about your health care,” said Chief Financial Officer Melissa
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — The Brookings Public Library (BPL) is proud to announce that Mikaela Neubauer, Community Services Coordinator, has been named the 2026 Support Staff of the Year by the South Dakota Library Association. Instituted in 2000, this award recognizes outstanding library support staff who make a contribution to advance
BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — The Brookings County Courthouse cupola will need some repairs. At yesterday’s meeting, the Brookings County Commission heard a report from Matthew Weiss with Design Arc Group. He said decades of freeze and thaw have caused the cupola dome on the roof to start showing its age… “If
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct. 6, 2026 — South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The fifth annual University Leadership Honors investiture ceremony — honoring nine holders of endowed positions across five different colleges and programs — was held Sept. 24 in Founders Recital Hall
BROOKINGS (10-7-27) — Brookings Radio, in conjunction with the Brookings Beacon, now presents election 2026 coverage. Today we begin with profiles of the two candidates for Brookings County Sheriff. Dave Biteler is a Republican candidate. He has over 20 years law enforcement experience and currently serves as Assistant Sheriff for
