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A geography open house that was held recently at Mickelson Middle School. Seventh graders displayed posters with information from research they conducted on a country of interest. They also wore …

BROOKINGS — This time, it was déjà vu all over again. The feeling of having already approved a resolution on a stretch of gravel road getting a ton more use since the new …

BROOKINGS — A large crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony at the soon-to-be-expanded Ivy Center in downtown Brookings. Brookings Behavioral Health and Wellness CEO …

BROOKINGS — The sirens and cellphone alarms that went off around town Monday night were with good cause, as the city was on the northern edge of a monster storm that produced 17 tornadoes and …

The Brookings Marathon will run throughout the city on Saturday morning. To keep runners safe, there will be some minor traffic changes early that day. Please drive carefully and pay close attention …

BROOKINGS — Following a family history of answering the call to serve, Catie Natvig was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant on May 3. The South Dakota State University …

The Brookings Birding Club will meet May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Larson Nature Center at Dakota Nature Park. The presenter will be Ross Kindermann, who will show some hand-colored prints from his …

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brookings Economic Development Corp. have announced the winners of the 2024 Small Business Week Awards. These awards celebrate …

BROOKINGS — April showers bring May flowers — and a chance for Brookings residents to once again help bees and other pollinators thrive. No Mow May is back for the second consecutive …

BROOKINGS — Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for June 29 and 30 at Brookings Health System. Class instruction …

Recently, the Brookings FFA chapter attended the South Dakota State FFA Convention held on the campus of SDSU and Dacotah Bank Center. One of the hallmarks of agricultural education and the FFA …

The Prairie Doc

According to the American Stroke Association, left sided strokes (which affect the right side of the body) cause patients to experience more difficulty with language, both in speech and …

BROOKINGS — Jackrabbits Forensics has just wrapped up a historic season, with several “firsts” achieved by one of South Dakota State University’s longest-running cocurricular …

From the Garden

Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on the time you spend …

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

Read all about what Brookings-area governing agencies have planned in the week ahead.

BROOKINGS — Taqueria El Jarocho is providing a new option for authentic Mexican food in Brookings, and its menu includes items such as tripas, tongues, quesabirrias, empanadas, stomachs and, …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota’s Historic Preservation Month has been observed since it was established at the national level in May, 1973. In 2005, the state added archaeology to the …

The Mickelson Middle School MathCounts team had a successful season again as they competed in the various levels of competition throughout the school year. MathCounts is a national program for …

BROOKINGS — The Mission of the Month at the Mission Coffeehouse at First Lutheran Church for May is Brookings Backpack Project. The Brookings Backpack Project was founded in 2009 by the …

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