BROOKINGS (9-25-26) — The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is looking for a few good nominations for this year’s veterans awards. Casey Stickland is with the Growth Alliance… “We are looking to highlight individuals throughout our community in four categories — so officer of the year, non-commissioned officer of the year,
BROOKINGS (9-25-26) — The Dacotah Bank Center Exploratory Committee is recommending the center shift to a hybrid live event and recreational facility. Nick Wendell is Deputy Mayor… “What we brought forward was a recommended plan for the Dacotah Bank Center, where we take the existing arena space and we invest
Brookings, SD (9-24-26) — On Monday, October 5 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will host a talk entitled, “The Immigrant Experience and Genealogy.” In this talk, professional genealogist Sarah Busse Spencer provides an overview of immigration to the United States and reasons many European immigrants left their homelands. Learn
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-23-26) — Nadine Farber, senior secretary for undergraduate admissions, has been named South Dakota State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for September. She will be honored at a reception held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Office of Admissions lobby at the Enrollment Services
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-24-26) — South Dakota State University has named three finalists for the position of vice president for research and economic development. Each finalist will participate in two days of interviews that will include meetings with SDSU leadership, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. An open forum will be
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-24-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responds to two separate juvenile threats at local school districts. The first was reported September 23 shortly after 12:30 p.m. and involved a Deubrook student who received a threatening message from another juvenile. During the investigation, deputies said they learned threats
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Nominations are being sought for a new award recognizing outstanding local kids. Kirsten Gjesdal updated the City Council about it at this week’s meeting… “The Brookings Youth Impact Award recognizes students in grades 6-12 who make a positive difference in the lives of others in our community.
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Utility rates in Brookings are set to increase next year. Brookings City Council Member Bonny Specker is an ex officio member of the city utility board… “There will be a 3.5 percent proposed increase in electric rates, and a four percent in both water and wastewater with
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-24-26) — Despite recent rains, a burn ban remains in effect for Brookings County. Kelly VanderWal is Brookings County Commission Vice Chair… “This past summer we had a dry spell and we took the precautionary measure to enact a burn ban. During that time period, if an individual
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Plans for the downtown armory have changed. After a public-private partnership deal to convert the armory into a hotel fell through, city officials have announced new plans to convert the area into an open, park-like public space. Deputy Mayor Nick Wendell… “it would have an outdoor performance
BROOKINGS (9-23-26) — On Tuesday night, the Brookings City Council heard a report on the use of Flock cameras by city police. The devices — sometimes called automated license plate readers — are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze vehicle data on public roadways. On August 27, a group of
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-22-26) — A Bruce, SD man is arrested following a brief pursuit. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report shortly before 5:30 p.m. on September 21 of a driver shouting at traffic while traveling west on Highway 14 between Brookings and Volga. Sheriff’s deputies say
