BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-29-26) — The South Dakota Art Museum, in partnership with the Black Student Alliance, will welcome Ashley Howard, assistant professor of history at the University of Iowa, for “Portraits of the Black Midwest an evening presentation and community dialogue on Thursday, Oct. 1. The event on the South
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-29-26) — South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed Presidential Medallions upon three SDSU supporters — Mark Luecke, Jeff Lautt and Brenda Forman — whose work has positively impacted the university, agriculture and economic development in the state. The SDSU Presidential Medallion is awarded to very
BROOKINGS (9-28-26) — Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem GlobetrottersTM today announced that Brookings will be a key stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour, set to play at Dacotah Bank Center on March 29, 2027. This tour is unlike any other in 100 years, with
Brookings (9-28-26) — On Thursday, October 8 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will host “Tea Time with Tami,” an educational presentation and tea tasting. Come learn about various types of tea from Tami Brown, owner of The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls. Attendees will be instructed on
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-28-26) — From lunar rovers to robots to children’s construction activities, science will be on full display at SDSU Day at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls Oct. 2. The free event features engineering projects built by students at South Dakota State University, children’s activities, a layman’s talk
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-28-26) — Emily Wood Toronto, professor of music, will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the South Dakota State University campus. Toronto, a celebrated mezzo-soprano and director of SDSU’s opera workshop, will
WHITE, SD (9-28-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of intentional damage to a vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 300 block of West Main Street in White shortly after 9:40 p.m. on September 26. The owners of a blue 2010 Ford Escape report having
BROOKINGS (9-28-26) — The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance hosted a Brookings City Candidate Forum this weekend. Each of the five candidates spoke briefly about various issues facing the city — including economic development. Challenger Al Austreim… “Industry creates jobs, jobs will spur housing, housing will increase our population and the
BROOKINGS (9-28-26) — The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance hosted a Brookings County Commission Candidate Forum this weekend. Each of the five candidates spoke briefly about various issues facing the county — including a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line that could impact local landowners. PowerOn Midwest is a joint project led by
BROOKINGS (9-28-26) — Local community group CLEAR Partners hosted a Brookings County Sheriff Candidate Forum this weekend. The two candidates spoke briefly on a series of issues facing law enforcement — including whether or not the sheriff’s office would assist Operation Prairie Thunder in ICE-related immigration enforcement patrols. In January,
BROOKINGS (9-26-26) — A 52-year-old man with a multi-state criminal record is sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary following a burglary at a jewelry store that netted $78 thousands in diamond rings. Larry Lewis Black was sentenced on September 22 by Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Abigail Howard.
BROOKINGS (9-25-26) — Across the country, people honored late philanthropist and artist Dolly Parton on September 25 (9/25) – or Nine Two Five Day – by showing support to The Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The program is operated in Brookings County by Brookings Area United Way. It provides any child
