Rapid City hospital works to improve lowest federal quality score

The south entrance to Monument Health hospital in Rapid City, S.D., features new facilities that were opened in 2019.

RAPID CITY — Monument Health's flagship hospital received the lowest federal quality rating possible over the past two years, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which …

Public forum highlights potential property tax political storm

Matt Krogman of Brookings speaks at a property tax forum in Rapid City on Saturday.

RAPID CITY — Some frustrated taxpayers attended a public forum Saturday to tell state officials they’re taking the wrong approach to taxation. Several of the roughly 100 attendees …

Brookings School Board, City Council hold joint office hours

BROOKINGS — Brookings School Board members will join the Brookings City Council for an evening edition of its Community Office Hours on Wednesday. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at …

Dozens of Scouts from Brookings area do a good turn at Dakota Nature Park

On April 15, over 50 Scouts from three different Scout organizations in Brookings spent their Monday evening giving back to their community. In under an hour's time, Cub Scouts from Pack 24 and …

NorthWestern Energy delivering renewable natural gas to customers in Brookings area

NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas system is now delivering renewable natural gas to homes, businesses and manufacturers in the Brookings area.

SIOUX FALLS — NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas system is now delivering renewable natural gas to homes, businesses and manufacturers in the Brookings area. NorthWestern Energy will …

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Violinist SooBeen Lee featured in rescheduled season finale on April 23

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Chamber Music Society announces the rescheduling of its final concert of the season that was postponed due to weather. Violinist SooBeen Lee will perform at 7:30 …

This is one of the artworks crafted by artist Jennifer Stone, who will be in Brookings on April 23.

Artist Jennifer Stone coming to Brookings museum on April 23

The South Dakota Art Museum’s Art Guild series continues on April 23 with “Art Is…Your Passport to Creativity” featuring Watertown artist Jennifer Stone. The guild will host …

Brookings offers rain barrel, native plant incentives

BROOKINGS — The city of Brookings and Sustainability Council are piloting a new program to encourage people to implement stormwater management practices on their property. The Stormwater …

Kimberly Ristesund’s class uses eclipse glasses to observe the sun on April 5 outside of Camelot Intermediate School.

Camelot students in Brookings learn all about solar eclipses

On April 5, Camelot fourth-grade science students learned more about the eclipse. Students reflected on how shadows are made when light is blocked. Teachers connected this to the …

Optimist Club of Brookings donates $1,000 to Kelly McGeough Foundation

The Optimist Club of Brookings recently awarded the Kelly McGeough Foundation $1,000. The Kelly McGeough Foundation was started in 1983 in honor of 10-year-old Kelly McGeough, who fought a …

Suffering from dry skin? Welcome to the club!

An exceedingly common question I get in clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in clinic; my own kids, family, …

Cossacks sweep doubleheader in Milbank

Sioux Valley’s Zaylee Lantgen pitches during a game against Flandreau on April 15 in Volga. Lantgen pitched five innings against Milbank on Monday and came away with a 9-0 win.

The Sioux Valley Cossacks swept a doubleheader as they defeated Milbank by scores of 9-0 and 21-2 on Monday afternoon.

Brookings’ Braylon Peters prepares to hit the ball during a doubles match against Rapid City Stevens on April 19 at Hillcrest Tennis Courts in Brookings.

Brookings Bobcats drop dual against Sioux Falls Christian

The Brookings Bobcats dropped a dual to Sioux Falls Christian losing by a score of 9-0 at Tomar Park on Monday afternoon.

Bobcats host doubleheaders with Brandon Valley, Rapid City Stevens

The Brookings Bobcats hosted a pair of doubleheaders over the weekend, falling in both games to Brandon Valley on Saturday and splitting two games with Rapid City Stevens on Sunday afternoon.

Jackrabbits in fourth after round two of Summit Championships

South Dakota State’s Shakira-Ann Kuts is tied for 34th place (+18) after two rounds at the Summit League Championships at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, Kansas. The Jackrabbits as a team are in fourth place after the second round on Monday.

South Dakota State women’s golf team is in fourth place at the Summit League Championships following a windy 18 holes Monday at Firekeeper Golf Course.

McKenzie Mages, Piper Stubbs earn Summit honorable mention

South Dakota State golf’s McKenzie Mages and Piper Stubbs were tabbed honorable mention All-Summit League Friday. Mages, a sophomore, averages a team-best 74.9 shots per round this season. …

South Dakota State's game with Dakota Wesleyan canceled

South Dakota State’s baseball game slated for Wednesday afternoon against Dakota Wesleyan has been canceled to allow the Tigers to play makeup games within their conference schedule.

Jackrabbits' doubleheader with Wisconsin canceled

South Dakota State softball’s upcoming three-game non-conference road trip has been cut down to one. The Jackrabbits were scheduled to begin the road swing with a doubleheader at Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon. The two-game set has been canceled due to anticipated weather.

Jackrabbits finish strong at Robert Kepler Intercollegiate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Led by a third-place finish from Tyler Seeling, the South Dakota State men’s golf team finished t-5th at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate Sunday at the Ohio State Golf …

Jackrabbits take two of three against St. Thomas

South Dakota State baseball took two out of three games against St. Thomas at Erv Huether Field over the weekend.

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Brookings-area court report published 04-23-24

Read all about recent cases handled by circuit and magistrate courts in Brookings County.

Brookings-area court report published 04-22-24

Read all about recent cases handled by circuit and magistrate courts in Brookings County.

Wisdom always remains bargain

Life just never stops throwing you lessons out of nowhere. Sometimes a half-beat too late. I say this because I got engaged last weekend. And I solicited and received a lot of advice in the …

Speaking of old age: An episode with a heart issue

Old men have been much in the news of late. Specifically, the health and intellectual fitness of two aging politicians, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. As a member of the …

Legendary popovers are only half the story

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. — In those black-and-white days, so long ago, my high school classmates Cindy Smith, Cheryl Gordon and Jan Schwartz were popover girls, circulating through the General Glover …

A day to celebrate our good earth

I’m certain no one in Brookings was aware of it, but this past Saturday, a number of persons from Medicine Hat College in Alberta, Canada, were participating in a community-wide clean up in …

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20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons

Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.

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