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South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a presidential medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Ji...
09/23/2025

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a presidential medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Jim Woster.

The medallion is the highest symbol of esteem and appreciation for one’s personal efforts that have been generous and significant in the progress of SDSU.

“Jim has made a tremendous impact through his unwavering support of South Dakota State University, and the Jackrabbits community is all the better for it,” Dunn said.

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a presidential medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Jim Woster. The SDState Presidential Medallion is awarded …

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the seven recipients of 4-H shooting sports state-level s...
09/23/2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the seven recipients of 4-H shooting sports state-level scholarships.

These scholarships are awarded to outstanding youth in the shooting sports program and are funded through entrance fees paid at the shooting sports state match.

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the seven recipients of 4-H shooting sports state-level scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to …

The Brookings High School Marching Band launched its 2025 season with the 35th Annual Rosemount Marching Band Festival o...
09/23/2025

The Brookings High School Marching Band launched its 2025 season with the 35th Annual Rosemount Marching Band Festival on Sept. 13 in Rosemount, Minnesota.

The band earned third place in Class AA and placed sixth overall — a strong start to their competitive year. Widely recognized for its elite level of competition, the Rosemount Festival drew over 20 high school bands from across the region.

BROOKINGS — The Brookings High School Marching Band launched its 2025 season with the 35th Annual Rosemount Marching Band Festival on Sept. 13 in Rosemount, Minnesota. The band earned …

It’s been decided by Brookings County commissioners that a one-time administrative fee for new tax increment financing d...
09/23/2025

It’s been decided by Brookings County commissioners that a one-time administrative fee for new tax increment financing districts in the county won’t be collected after all.

The decision to rescind the $3,000 fee came during the county commission meeting on Sept. 16 on a 5-0 vote. The fee was relatively new, having been implemented on a 5-0 vote at the commission’s May 27 meeting.

BROOKINGS — It’s been decided by Brookings County commissioners that a one-time administrative fee for new tax increment financing districts in the county won’t be collected after …

It was nothing but good news from the 4-H world at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Brookings County Commission — and that ne...
09/23/2025

It was nothing but good news from the 4-H world at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Brookings County Commission — and that news included a member who’s heading to a national competition in January.

“We had a good summer. All of our events went really well,” SDSU Extension 4-H Educator Sonia Mack said during her report.

BROOKINGS — It was nothing but good news from the 4-H world at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Brookings County Commission — and that news included a member who’s heading to a national …

Prying a cellphone from a teenager’s hand can prove a difficult task.However, Superintendent Summer Schultz reported to ...
09/23/2025

Prying a cellphone from a teenager’s hand can prove a difficult task.

However, Superintendent Summer Schultz reported to the Brookings School Board last week that Brookings High School has found success in doing that with its Yondr pouch program.

BROOKINGS — Prying a cellphone from a teenager’s hand can prove a difficult task. But Superintendent Summer Schultz reported to the Brookings School Board last week that Brookings …

In his "Eye on the Sky" column, Bob Hill writes:The temperatures are getting a little cooler and you can feel fall in th...
09/20/2025

In his "Eye on the Sky" column, Bob Hill writes:

The temperatures are getting a little cooler and you can feel fall in the air. This week’s article is on the topic of “harvest.” You know what this term means if you were born and raised in South Dakota.

This week I have brought an oldie but goody. The temperatures are getting a little cooler and you can feel fall in the air. This week’s article is on the topic of “harvest.” …

Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award f...
09/20/2025

Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.

Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry. Currently the National …

The Arlington Community Foundation has a nice way of showing its appreciation: With its third annual whole hog roast — t...
09/19/2025

The Arlington Community Foundation has a nice way of showing its appreciation: With its third annual whole hog roast — there’s no cost but free-will donations are accepted — it has been very generous in the past and all proceeds go to the foundation’s endowment fund.

The festivities take place on Sept. 20 in the parking lot at the 1481 Roadhouse Grille.

BROOKINGS — The Arlington Community Foundation has a nice way of showing its appreciation: With its third annual whole hog roast — there’s no cost but free-will donations are …

A final 2026 budget priced at $28,946,335 was agreed to on a 5-0 vote at Tuesday’s Brookings County Commission meeting —...
09/19/2025

A final 2026 budget priced at $28,946,335 was agreed to on a 5-0 vote at Tuesday’s Brookings County Commission meeting — an increase of $1,365,351 from the 2025 budget that’s currently in effect.

BROOKINGS — A final 2026 budget priced at $28,946,335 was agreed to on a 5-0 vote at Tuesday’s Brookings County Commission meeting — an increase of $1,365,351 from the 2025 budget …

South Dakota State has played three games and now it is time for the Jackrabbits’ lone bye week this season.The Jacks ha...
09/19/2025

South Dakota State has played three games and now it is time for the Jackrabbits’ lone bye week this season.

The Jacks have gotten off to a 3-0 start after beating No. 24 Sacramento State, No. 4 Montana State and Drake. SDSU has looked impressive at times but the Jacks have had their fair share of ups and downs.

South Dakota State has played three games and now it is time for the Jackrabbits’ lone bye week this season.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and raising awareness of the topic was a priority at the Brookings City Council’s...
09/19/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and raising awareness of the topic was a priority at the Brookings City Council’s meeting on Sept. 9.

"Here in Brookings, we know that su***de touches far too many lives," Tehra Nelson of Brookings Area United Way said.

BROOKINGS — September is Su***de Prevention Month, and raising awareness of the topic was a priority at the Brookings City Council’s meeting on Sept. 9. "Here in Brookings, we know …

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