Floodwaters have brought up many issues for South Dakota farmers this year. As water recedes slowly, I’ve been working with growers to help find options for alternative crops that could be …

BROOKINGS —Northeast Research Farm by South Shore has rescheduled its field day to July 18. Northeast Research Farm is at 15710 455th Ave., South Shore, about 2.5 miles west of Interstate …

BROOKINGS — The Volga Business Network is excited to announce Katelynn Sheehan, owner of Kate’s House of Hounds, as the winner of the Volga Small Business Basics Business Plan Contest, …

BROOKINGS — The Coughlin Campanile at South Dakota State University is undergoing masonry and stone restoration over the summer to preserve its structural integrity and aesthetics. The …

SIOUX FALLS — SDN Communications and its 17 member companies recently announced the launch of a free esports event designed to bring together gamers of all levels and ages for the inaugural …

CUSTER — Members of the South Dakota Arts Council, the advisory board of the state arts agency, will meet July 22 in Custer State Park for the council’s annual summer meeting. The …

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension Community Vitality is accepting applications from communities that would like to host the 2025 Energize conference. Host communities must have a population of …

BROOKINGS — The recent death of a pet owner in Brookings has led to an influx of nearly 60 cats, kittens and dogs into the Brookings Regional Humane Society — and the society could use …

BROOKINGS — Crazy Days is being re-christened the Brookings Bonanza with this year’s celebration on July 20. “ Crazy Days used to be this big thing in the community. Everyone …

SIOUX FALLS — The campaign to put abortion rights before South Dakota voters on the November 2024 ballot claimed a major victory in state court Monday. Circuit Court Judge John Pekas ruled …

On Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. the Brookings Public Library will offer a Bring Your Own Craft Night. Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize with other crafters? …

MILWAUKEE (AP) —  Donald Trump  named  Sen. JD Vance  of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first …

BROOKINGS — Weather permitting, the city will conduct community-wide mosquito ground fogging today between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight. This will include bike trails and parks. …

BROOKINGS — Around-the-clock service is returning to the Brookings McDonald’s, which is now open 24 hours a day Tuesday through Saturday. “All of our decisions are based on the …

Brookings High School vocal music students and the Bobcat choir parents assisted the Optimist Club of Brookings with the 2023-2024 concession stand season. The students and parents provided …

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension invites meat and poultry industry professionals to attend a virtual summit about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues. The SDSU/U.S. …

Dawn Johnson from the Family Back 2 School project accepts a check from Optimist Club of Brookings President Jan Stange. Johnson explained the one-day school supply giveaway for families who …

The Brookings Noon Lions Club recently installed its 2024-25 leadership. Back row from left: Lion Mike Sprenger, president; and Lance Howard, vice president. Second row Lawrence Johnson, …

PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem signed HB1127 during the 2023 legislative session approving a new grant program to support local volunteer fire departments purchase $5.0 million of personal …

PIERRE — A multi-location polymer deck seal project began Friday in Stanley, Haakon, Jackson, Brule, and Lyman counties. Work on the project began on state Highway 1806 in Lyman County …