Downtown businesses rally to help those harmed by fire

Donation jars, brochures and table tents illustrate how residents can contribute to the Downtown Brookings Fire Relief fund. The items have been distributed to more than 40 businesses to help raise money for those hurt by the Dec. 30 fire.

BROOKINGS — Brookings business owners are coming together to support those impacted by the Dec. 30 fire that destroyed Brost’s Fashions and damaged neighboring buildings. Noelle Morford …

Salvation Army in Brookings has best funds year in last five

A volunteer rings a bell next to a Salvation Army red kettle.

BROOKINGS — Hunter Harvey, service center administrator for the Salvation Army in Brookings, came to the job in February 2024. With the new job came “the first for everything,” tied …

Crime stays low in Brookings County

BROOKINGS — While Brookings County certainly isn’t crime-free, the data shows it’s a low-crime place to live. That was the word from State’s Attorney Dan Nelson, whose …

Brookings Police Department's Brittney Auen earns certification

This class graduated from the state basic telecommunicator certification course on Jan. 17.

PIERRE — There were 24 students who graduated Jan. 17 from the state basic telecommunicator certification course in Pierre. The graduation completed the two-week course for the students …

Tips for child- and pet-friendly indoor gardening

Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a tropical plant with beautiful, unique foliage that’s non-toxic to pets and people.

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep …

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60s Plus Dining menus for Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2025

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

Brookings-area agendas for the week starting Jan. 26, 2025

Read all about what Brookings-area governing agencies have on their agendas in the week ahead. This file will be periodically updated throughout the week as new agendas arrive.

OLLI members tested soothing musical notes during “The Myth and The Magic: The Healing Sounds of the Himalayan Singing Bowls” class with Deb Yoder.

Brookings-area OLLI classes expose members to new ideas, experiences

In 2000, the Bernard Osher Foundation looked into continuing education programs targeted toward older adults. It was found that the desire of many of those surveyed, especially retirees, was in …

God will guide us through change

Everything in my life seems to be changing right now. I’m (joyfully) in a new position as senior pastor at Brookings First United Methodist Church, and in the past six months I’ve gotten …

Brookings-area calendar for Jan. 25-31, 2025

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

Mike Bartley looks back on years of service to county

BROOKINGS — Mike Bartley’s time on the Brookings County Commission has come to an end — his last meeting was Dec. 30 — but he parts with eight years’ worth of great …

Sioux Valley boys top Deubrook Area in White

The Sioux Valley boys basketball team moved over .500 on Thursday night with a 58-43 win over Deubrook Area.

Elkton-Lake Benton boys, Colman-Egan girls earn wins

The Elkton-Lake Benton boys and Colman-Egan girls won in basketball on Thursday night.

Ranger Roundup: Junior varsity extends win streak to six games

The Brookings Rangers junior varsity boys team had another strong showing over the weekend as they went 2-0 once again.

Jackrabbits pick up first road victory of the season

South Dakota State picked up its first road victory of the season on Thursday night as the Jackrabbits held off Kansas City for a 65-64 win on the road.

Coaches' ranking includes nine South Dakota State wrestlers

INDIANAPOLIS — Nine South Dakota State wrestlers are ranked in the top 33 of their respective weight classes in the first coaches’ rankings for the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling …

Jackrabbit men picked third, women third in preseason conference poll

The South Dakota State men’s golf team was picked to finish third in the Summit League Championship in April in the preseason poll released by Summit League officials Thursday.

South Dakota State closes strong, beats St. Thomas in St. Paul

South Dakota State turned it on in the fourth quarter once again on Wednesday night and came away with an 83-76 victory over St. Thomas.

Aaron Johnston named to Coach of the Year watch list

HOPEWELL, N.J. — Aaron Johnston, head coach of the South Dakota State women’s basketball team, has been named to the midseason watch list for the Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of …

Jackrabbits add two defensive coaches

South Dakota State football head coach Dan Jackson announced two more additions to the Jackrabbits' defensive staff Tuesday with the hirings of Zane Busekist as linebackers coach and Logan McCormick to the defensive line position.

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Brookings-area court report published 01-23-25

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Time for some GOP courage

The “greatest political movement of all time … an unprecedented and powerful mandate.” Not! Even though Donald J. Trump won the electoral-college vote convincingly, his 312 to …

South Dakotans' library resources at risk from proposed funding cut

My dishwasher is on its deathbed, so I did what I always do when I need to purchase a new household appliance. I went to my local library, logged into the Consumer Reports online database and …

Agroterrorism, Medicaid expansion funding on lawmaker's mind

Greetings from the 100th South Dakota legislative session. It is an honor to once again serve the great people of District 8 as your state senator. The year ahead will include several challenges as …

Dud stretches his vocabulary with proclivity

“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get …

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5 Ways to Stick to Your 2025 Healthy Commitments

(BPT) - Research shows that by the start of February, up to 94% of people abandon the New Year's resolutions they made. In fact, two separate dates have been coined "Quitter's Day" and "Ditch Your …

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Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.

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‘Y'all,’ that most Southern of Southernisms, is going mainstream – and it’s about time

The use of ‘y'all’ has often been seen as vulgar, low-class and uncultured. That’s starting to change.

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