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
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.
