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Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers. Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit, herbs, …

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  In August of 1906 some of Brookings’ most successful businessmen gathered at the Masonic Temple to organize what they decided to call the “Get Busy Club.”   The …

BROOKINGS — Some users of the Brookings Public Library, individuals and groups alike, could see fee changes next year following recommendations from the library’s board at …

SIOUX FALLS — The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to “pause” until at least next year a controversial plan to downgrade post office operations in Sioux Falls and Huron to local …

BROOKINGS — On Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m., the Brookings Public Library and Prairie Soul will host an adaptable yoga class promoting movement for all skill levels and abilities. No experience …

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced the selection of Camryn Lounsbery of Brookings who attends Brookings High School as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Lounsbery is …

BROOKINGS — Trevor Healy of Brookings has been awarded a scholarship through the Butler/Cat ThinkBig program. Through the program Healy will receive an $8,500 scholarship to attend Lake …

BROOKINGS — Leah Brink, marketing director of BankStar Financial, recently announced the winners of BankStar’s 2024 scholarship program. “Congratulations to Camryn Lounsbery …

Reflections

  The first Bible verse I memorized in childhood is Proverbs 3:5-6 RSV, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge …

BROOKINGS — Are you ready to embark on an underwater expedition like no other? Join an unforgettable journey at the SCUBA vacation Bible school. Get ready to dive deep into faith and fun …

Read all about what Brookings-area groups have planned in the days ahead.

BROOKINGS — Brookings High School Principal Heather Miller-Cink will leave the position after just one year on the job. Though her departure was not mentioned at Monday’s meeting of …

BROOKINGS — A blaze involving a 15-passenger van in Brookings on Tuesday night resulted in significant damage to the vehicle, but no injuries. Brookings Fire Chief Pete Bolzer told the …

Editor’s note: As part of Historical Preservation Month, this is the 1906 report on the dedication of Catholic Church in Brookings from the Brookings County Press. The information was compiled …

BROOKINGS — After gathering public input about Six-Mile Creek flood mitigation efforts in March, the city of Brookings will host a follow-up meeting on May 20. The city’s engineering …

Brookings County 4-H News

The Medary Creek Beavers held their monthly meeting in Elkton at the Community Center on May 5. Maddisyn called the meeting to order, Hans led the flag pledge and Jackson led the 4-H pledge. …

David Norby of the Brookings Optimist Club presented a check the Rick Heib for the Brookings High School Bowling Team. Last year, 40 students participated which is the biggest group ever. The …

David Peterson of the Brookings Optimist Club recently presented Craig Ysbrand with a check to support the Trail Life group in Brookings. Trail Life teaches boys age 5 to 17 character and leadership …

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