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 …
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 …
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 …
Read all about what Brookings-area organizations have planned in the days ahead.
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 …
Last week we discussed pets. In Brookings County and our local area, we probably have more livestock than pets. It is important to remember them also. Any disaster, whether it’s a flood, …
BROOKINGS — Brookings Area United Way is closing in on a milestone, seeking — for the first time — to bring in $1.2 million in donations to help the local community. Executive …
BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension is hosting the third annual South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course. Designed to empower small- and medium-scale commercial …
BROOKINGS — Sgt. Wade Oorlog of the South Dakota State University Police Department was among 257 law enforcement officers who graduated in December from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, …
Editor’s note: This article was provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health in Omaha. Preventing grain spoilage is the …
PIERRE — The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development awarded $205,000 in grants to five businesses across the state for installation of ethanol blender pumps. These grants are …
BROOKINGS — Brookings American Legion Post No. 74 will serve a pancake, scrambled eggs, and sausage breakfast on Jan. 25. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and milk …
BROOKINGS — The prospect of a CO2 pipeline being built in the county prompted a pair of responses from the Brookings County Commission at Tuesday’s meeting: A resolution urging the South …
BROOKINGS — Monday was a monumental day on both the national and local scenes. In both instances the weather ruled and brutal winter cold forced ceremonies indoors: Inauguration Day, …
BROOKINGS — Nearly 40% of South Dakota’s child care programs have fewer kids enrolled than they can handle because of a shortage of workers, the latest South Dakota Child Care Task Force …
The Little Leprechaun 4-H club met Jan. 12 at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center with 17 members in attendance. Kale called the meeting to order. The flag salute and 4-H pledge …
The Medary Creek Beavers held their monthly meeting on Jan. 12 at the Elkton Community Center. There were 16 members, three leaders, and one guest. Madison called the meeting to order. Claire …
BROOKINGS — The new year is looking a bit brighter for three Brookings County organizations receiving $2,750 in Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up grants. The awards are part of …
Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” …