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Facing ‘Death’ with only scissors

“Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors” will open the 23rd season of the Brookings Community Theatre.
BROOKINGS — Playing with scissors. Running with scissors. It’s all fun and games until somebody gets an eye poked out. But when “Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors” opens the 23rd …

Inflation erases South Dakota teacher pay increase

Teacher Sarah Gross greets students before class on Oct. 11 at South Park Elementary School in Rapid City.
RAPID CITY — Elementary school teacher Sarah Gross has seen the toll that low teacher salaries and minimal pay raises can take on teachers, schools and public education in general. In …

New audiology clinic set to open in Brookings

Dr. Brett King, who lives in Arlington, will provide care for residents in and around Brookings.
BROOKINGS — Hear ye, hear ye! There’s a new outreach clinic opening its doors Wednesday in Brookings that specializes in audiology: Professional Hearing Services. “We’ve …

Leprechauns deliver gifts to baby

The Little Leprechaun 4-H club presented a tote of baby presents to the first baby born during this year's National 4-H Week. Baby girl Dunn was born Oct. 7. Her mother is Marie Dunn of …

Gov. Kristi Noem accepting applications for interns

PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Internship Program. This internship provides students with first-hand experience within …
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Sometimes your hip pain isn’t your hip

“Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?” “First, tell me more about your hip pain.” Hip pain is a common complaint which can have a …

Chamber announces sales training events in Brookings

BROOKINGS — In response to the ongoing challenges our member businesses face in attracting new clients and customers, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce two upcoming …

India night set for Dacotah Bank Center

BROOKINGS — India Night 2024 will be at the Dacotah Bank Center on Sunday, Oct. 20, offering an evening celebrating the rich culture of India. Organized by Indian Students’ Association of …

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with eye on Nov. 5

As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for  Indigenous Peoples Day  to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will …

'Evening with Jeffrey Rosen' set for Oct. 16 at South Dakota State

BROOKINGS — The public is invited to “An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen ,” set for 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on …

Get the most out of your pumpkin

It’s pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o’-lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care. …
Obituaries
Alan Kuechenmeister
Alan Kuechenmeister
Alan Keith Kuechenmeister 74, Brookings, SD, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at the Brookings Health System ER, Brookings, SD. Private family funeral services will be held. Visitation will be held …
Diane Melby
Diane Marie Melby
Diane Melby, 74, of rural Canby, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Ava Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Celebration of Diane’s life will be 2 p.m …
Leon Raney
Leon Raney, 85, of Brookings, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living in Brookings.  A time of fellowship is currently pending and will be updated when …
Diane Melby
Diane (Stratton) Melby, age 74, of rural Canby, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Ava Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A celebration of Diane’s life …
Nancy Szafryk
Nancy Szafryk
Nancy Szafryk, 54, of Brookings, passed away on Oct. 8, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska with her family by her side. …
Local sports

Elkton-Lake Benton's victory sets up undefeated showdown with Hamlin

Elkton-Lake Benton’s Tanner Stein (3) breaks a tackle against DeSmet’s Slayten Wilkinson and scores from 45 yards out during the second quarter of the Elks 42-0 win over the Bulldogs Friday night in DeSmet. Stein would score 5 touchdowns on the night.
The Elkton-Lake Benton Elks improved to 7-0 with a win over Deubrook Area and the Flandreau Fliers and Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks each fell in tight games as part of Friday’s local football slate.
The Sioux Valley Cossacks, Elkton-Lake Benton Elks and Brookings Bobcats remain area teams that are represented in the latest version of the South Dakota Prep Media football polls that were released on Monday afternoon.
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The Brookings Bobcats competed in the Eastern South Dakota Conference Meet at the Broadland Creek Golf course on Saturday morning.
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The Brookings Bobcats finished in 12th place as the SDHSAA Class A State Girls Tennis Tournament concluded at the Sioux Park & Parkview Tennis Complex on Friday.
Sioux Valley kept things rolling on Friday night in Beresford as the second-ranked Cossacks beat the Watchdogs 42-7.
The Brookings Bobcats fell behind early and couldn’t keep up with the Yankton Bucks’ fast-paced offense as the Bobcats suffered a 24-7 loss at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Friday night.
The Brookings Bobcats are in 12th place after competing on the first day of the SDHSAA Girls State Tennis Tournament at the Sioux Park & Parkview Tennis Complex on Thursday.
SDSU Jackrabbits Athletics

Gus Miller receives MVFC offensive lineman honor

BROOKINGS, SD: September 7: Incarnate Word at South Dakota State University Football at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Brookings, SD.
South Dakota State center Gus Miller received Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades after anchoring a Jackrabbit unit that paved the way for numerous season highs in a Hobo Day victory last week.

Jackrabbits top Fighting Hawks in four sets

South Dakota State faced a little adversity on Saturday night but the Jackrabbits were able to remain unbeaten as they beat North Dakota in four sets at First Bank & Trust Arena.
South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson finds the edge for a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against Youngstown State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings on Oct. 12.

Jackrabbits run over Penguins on Hobo Day

South Dakota State made sure Jackrabbit fans had a good Hobo Day on Saturday as the Jackrabbits demolished Youngstown State 63-13 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Rivalry match ends in a draw at Fishback

The South Dakota State soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against in-state rival South Dakota on Friday night at Fishback Soccer Park.

Jackrabbits sweep Mavericks, extend unbeaten streak

South Dakota State's Madison Burr hits the ball during a sweep of Omaha on Thursday night at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

South Dakota State extended its unbeaten streak to 15 matches on Thursday night as the Jackrabbits swept Omaha at First Bank & Trust Arena.

South Dakota State's depth makes offensive line even stronger

BROOKINGS, SD: September 7: Grahm Goering #12 is hoisted by teammate Gus Miller #50 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits after a touchdown at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Brookings, SD. (Photo by Dave Eggen/Inertia)

There are many traditions in South Dakota State football but there may not be any bigger than the offensive line. Known as the “605 Hogs,” the offensive line has been the engine that has run the Jackrabbits’ offense, springing big plays in the running game and allowing quarterback Mark Gronowski to make even bigger plays in the passing game.

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

Is a history lesson still possible?

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York City.

Family, friends and fellow Register newsmen have advised me that at times I have a tendency to overthink things. So think about that as you peruse what follows. Am I overthinking the title I’ve …

Dear God, your word has become a political football in the U.S. of A. Oklahoma wants to put a Bible in every school room in the state. Their order is for 55,000 copies costing over $3 million. …
Do you read online reviews of products before you buy them? The Brookings Register on Oct. 10, under the heading “Have You Heard?” and with the headline “Film on Christian …
In the run-up to the Nov. 5 election, South Dakota voters should be hearing quite a bit about seven ballot issues. Looking back, there are some lessons inherent in the way some of those ballot issues …
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