Envirothon champs

Brookings High Envirothon teams: Back: Quinton Zhu, Nana Dwomoh, Sam Caugherty and coach Lisa Kannegieter-Bahe. Front: State champs Mallory Wells, Marylin Lopez, Madelyn Berkenhoff and Brielle Smetana.

BROOKINGS — When a group of students at Brookings High School decided they wanted to field a team for the state Envirothon competition, they knew they would have to iron out some of the finer …

Carbon dioxide pipeline permit quest now in limbo

A sign urging landowners to stand together against eminent domain and carbon pipelines appears July 20 along Highway 11 in Lincoln County south of Sioux Falls. The issue has gained prominence in South Dakota as Summit Carbon Solutions seeks a permit for a network of carbon capture pipelines.

An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a …

Meet the people behind the weather alerts

Bob Hill is the Brookings County emergency manager.

The Eye On the Sky articles have been published for over a month now and I felt that it is time for you to know who is behind them. Brookings County Emergency Management was reorganized in 2013 …

Harsh weather may cause poor flowering and fruiting in the vegetable garden

Cooler temperatures below 55°F can result in misshapen fruit and cat-facing as seen in this photo.

Another summer of above-normal summer temperatures in much of the country may be taking its toll on your vegetable gardens. Temperature extremes can interfere with flowering and fruit set, resulting …

Winner man sentenced to prison on rape charge

PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced that a Winner man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, after earlier pleading guilty to …

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60s Plus Dining menus for July 29-Aug. 3, 2024

Read all about what's on the menu in Brookings, Bruce and Elkton in the days ahead.

Concert series in Brookings closes with jazz

BROOKINGS — This Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends …

Eight Brookings FCCLA students compete at national conference

SEATTLE — The 2024 FCCLA National Leadership Conference took place in Seattle on June 29–July 3, drawing more than 8,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This …

Hit the Oregon Trail without leaving town

“You have died of dysentery” — that’s a phrase familiar to anyone who played the classic classroom computer game Oregon Trail. And next month, that educational video game will …

Brookings Register's parent company acquired by management group

Carpenter Media Group and News Media Corp. announced plans today for CMG to manage, and with an option to acquire, NMC. NMC’s South Dakota newspapers — The Brookings Register, Moody …

Vacation Bible school starts Sunday at Ascension Lutheran in Brookings

BROOKINGS — Ascension Lutheran Church will host vacation Bible school 2024, “SCUBA – Diving into Friendship with God” starting July 28 and continuing through July 31 from 6 to …

Bombers split Watertown doubleheader

The Brookings Bombers Red 13U baseball team split a doubleheader with Watertown at Bob Shelden Field on Thursday night.

Jonathan Lacher-Starace’s multi-hit game highlights Aberdeen doubleheader

The Brookings Bombers White 13/14U baseball team was swept in a doubleheader against the Aberdeen Smittys on Thursday night. The Bombers lost the first game 10-0 and the second game 16-6.

Brookings Cubs rank third in final poll

The Brookings Cubs rank third in the final South Dakota Class A Amateur Baseball poll which was released on Wednesday evening.

South Dakota State athletes — 107 of them! — earn spot on commissioner’s list

Paige Meyer #21 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits dribbles the ball down the court during game against the North Dakota State Bison at the 2024 Summit League Basketball Championship game at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on March 12.

South Dakota State student-athletes combined for more than 100 selections to the 2023-24 Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence, which was announced Wednesday by league officials.

Five takeways from the MVFC media days

The Missouri Valley Football Conference media days took place via zoom Tuesday and Wednesday as all 10 head coaches and the conference commissioner took questions from the media.

How the Jackrabbits plan to reload on offense in 2024

Although its reputation has been elevated with two straight national championships, South Dakota State has established itself as a blue-collar program. But SDSU wants to capture a third straight national championship, their offense will have to be a big part of it.

South Dakota State's Denilson Cyprianos makes Olympic dream a reality

South Dakota State swimmer Denilson Cyprianos is officially Paris-bound.

Jackrabbits tabbed as favorite in MVFC preseason poll

South Dakota State has been picked as the prohibitive favorite to win a third consecutive Missouri Valley Football Conference title, according to the preseason poll released by league officials Monday afternoon.

Five South Dakota State players who could break out in 2024

With back-to-back national championships, South Dakota State will look to stay atop the Football Championship Subdivision this fall. But unlike last year’s Jackrabbits, who were built on the same foundation that claimed the first title in school history in 2022, SDSU will rely on some new faces this upcoming season.

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Police report

Brookings-area police log published 07-26-24

Read all about recent incidents handled by personnel at the Brookings Police Department.

Brookings-area court report published 07-26-24

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

Survival: Biden, Trump ... ‘Republic’?

“A republic, if you can keep it.” Such was the response Benjamin Franklin gave to Elizabeth Willing Powel’s question about what the U.S. Constitution had brought into being: …

Russia silencing journalism, as shown in Evan Gershkovich case

The only surprise in the guilty verdict against Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent who was arrested in Russia last year on phony charges of espionage, was that it came so quickly. …

What Kamala Harris needs to do to win the election

With President Biden’s exit from the race, Democrats are quickly coalescing around Vice President Harris. Too quickly, arguably: Both she and the country would be better served by a brief, …

Democrats rally around worst possible candidate

It wasn't really a surprise that President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will no longer be a candidate for a second term. After all, Biden was under crushing pressure from some of the most …

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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home

(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …

Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.

Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …

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Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable

(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.

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