The Brookings Register

07/10/2025

South Dakota can’t build the prison it needs at the price it wants without sacrificing quality and longevity.

That was the message delivered Tuesday to the Project Prison Reset task force by the state’s construction manager, the state engineer and the consultant hired earlier this year to evaluate the options for addressing prison overcrowding.

The message didn’t take.

SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota can’t build the prison it needs at the price it wants without sacrificing quality and longevity. That was the message delivered Tuesday to the Project …

07/10/2025

Art and the joy of adventure: that’s the theme the photographs of Casey Goodwin is bringing to booth No. 119 at the 2025 Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

“I’d like to say that every print in there has got to have a story,” the Brookings resident and photographer says of her artwork. “So you’re taking home a piece of an adventure that I’ve had. You want to buy it, I’ll tell you all about it.”

A story and a bit of adventure are behind all of her work.

BROOKINGS — Art and the joy of adventure: that’s the theme the photographs of Casey Goodwin is bringing to booth No. 119 at the 2025 Brookings Summer Arts Festival. “I’d …

07/10/2025

Oftentimes, when a government entity seeks a change to its mandate, it’s to increase its influence. That, however, wasn’t the case with the Brookings Human Rights Commission at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

BROOKINGS — Oftentimes, when a government entity seeks a change to its mandate, it’s to increase its influence. That, however, wasn’t the case with the Brookings Human Rights …

07/10/2025

The Brookings Bombers Black 14U team beat Aberdeen and Sioux Falls West on Wednesday at Bob Shelden Field.

The Bombers had a walk-off 5-4 victory over Aberdeen in game one and then Brookings pulled away from Sioux Falls West for a 10-2 win later in the day.

The Brookings Bombers Black 14U team beat Aberdeen and Sioux Falls West on Wednesday at Bob Shelden Field.

07/09/2025

The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University in Brookings is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series, which started July 1.

The free series is designed for parents and individuals who engage with school-age children, kindergarten through 12th grade.

BROOKINGS — The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series which started July 1. The free …

07/09/2025

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced that the Division of Criminal Investigation, at the request of Sioux Falls Police Department, is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred July 7 in Sioux Falls.

PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced that the Division of Criminal Investigation, at the request of Sioux Falls Police Department, is investigating an …

07/09/2025

Two men suffered minor injuries after the loaded cement truck they were in went onto its side on U.S. Highway 14 several miles west of Volga on Wednesday morning.

VOLGA — Two men suffered minor injuries after the loaded cement truck they were in went onto its side on U.S. Highway 14 several miles west of Volga on Wednesday morning. The accident …

07/09/2025

From South Dakota News Watch, Inc.

South Dakota ranks at or near the top nationwide for driving under the influence arrests per capita, according to multiple sources from the past few years.

Yes South Dakota ranks at or near the top nationwide for driving under the influence arrests per capita, according to multiple sources from the past few years. A report compiled by Forbes …

07/09/2025

South Dakota State’s Hunter Wallster becomes one of 42 spring athletes to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by the NCAA on Monday.

Wallster received this award following an impressive four-year stint with the Jackrabbits. During his time at SDSU, Wallster collected four conference titles, two in the weight throw and two in the hammer throw. He also made the Summit League All-League team from 2023-25 in both indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State’s Hunter Wallster becomes one of 42 spring athletes to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by the NCAA on Monday morning. …

07/09/2025

A squad of South Dakota sharpshooters fired their way to first place in air pistol marksmanship at this year’s 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.

Teadon Seaboy — a junior at Brookings High School this fall — teamed up with Caden Chelmo of Brule County, Riley Spatz of Roberts County and Ella Hanson of Lake County to represent South Dakota at the June 22-27 competition in Grand Island, Nebraska.

BROOKINGS — A squad of South Dakota sharpshooters fired their way to first place in air pistol marksmanship at this year’s 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Teadon …

07/09/2025

Heads up.

07/08/2025

By the time you read this, a lot of mosquitoes will be close to losing their lives. And not a moment too soon.

Recent wet, humid weather created perfect conditions for a mosquito surge. To help mitigate the population, the city plans citywide ground fogging between 8 p.m. and midnight Tuesday. The treatment areas will include bike trails and parks.

BROOKINGS — By the time you read this, a lot of mosquitoes will be close to losing their lives. And not a moment too soon. Recent wet, humid weather created perfect conditions for a …