Ben Kleinjan, Esq.

Ben Kleinjan, Esq. The law, straight from the horse's mouth. I highlight some recent legal decisions.

08/05/2025

Ready to level up your digital defense skills? GROW South Dakota is partnering with Dakota State University to bring you a Cybersecurity Class on August 12th from 2:00-3:00 PM.

Join in on this upcoming Cybersecurity Class and gain the knowledge and tools you need to stay safe online. This one-hour virtual session is designed for individuals of all experience levels, whether you're just starting to explore cybersecurity or looking to strengthen your existing skills.

Topics will include best practices for creating and managing secure passwords, recognizing and avoiding common online scams, understanding how hacking attempts occur, and learning proactive steps you can take to protect your personal and professional information. Did we mention that it's FREE?

Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jeswymb

08/05/2025

As winter approaches in Brookings County, we invite you to take a moment to imagine stepping outside into a South Dakota blizzard—without a warm coat, boots, or gloves. Now imagine it’s your child.
Unfortunately, this is the reality for many of our neighbors. Children walking to school with only a sweatshirt. Parents are forced to choose between heating their home or buying winter gear. It’s a painful truth that no one should face.
That’s why The Salvation Army’s Share the Warmth event exists. For over 20 years, we’ve helped local families stay warm by distributing winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves—thanks to generous community donations. Every year we give out over 1,000 coats to those in need.
We are reaching out today to ask for your help. A donation of new or gently used winter wear, or a financial contribution, directly supports local individuals and families in need.

To donate clothing or money: Bring/mail to our office, 619 5th Ave Ste 4B Brookings, SD.
Online donation link: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/brookings/share-the-warmth/ (when donating online it is suggested to let the office know, so we know right away that the donation has been made)

An aesthetic that will never go out of style: Making others feel loved, needed, and important

Thank you for helping us keep Brookings Warm!

08/04/2025

UJS is warning the public to be aware of scams involving missed jury duty, unpaid traffic tickets and fake arrest warrants.

UJS and South Dakota law enforcement agencies have received reports of the public getting these scams via text messages and phone calls. The scammers falsely claim that the recipient owes money for missing jury duty or failing to pay traffic tickets. The scammers demand the recipient pay immediately or face a warrant for arrest.

South Dakota courts and law enforcement will never:

• Threaten a person or demand money over the phone or in a text message for failing to appear for jury duty or for not paying a traffic ticket.
• Require immediate payment via cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, or apps such as PayPal or Venmo.
• Ask someone to provide sensitive information over the phone or in a text or email.

Learn more about protecting yourself or reporting a scam at https://ujs.sd.gov/court-scams.

08/01/2025

​BCT would like to thank the Moriarity family for providing a space for our properties and costumes! We are still looking for a permanent home for rehearsals and meetings. Please be patient while...

07/31/2025

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

07/31/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 31, 2025

DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is issuing an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle.

The alert is in effect starting on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, August 3, 2025, or until conditions improve.

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This law review article is discussed in today's Opinion page of The Brookings Register
07/30/2025

This law review article is discussed in today's Opinion page of The Brookings Register

From the article: "will result in cuts to programming and 15-20 positions lost[.]" These are South Dakota friends, neigh...
07/29/2025

From the article: "will result in cuts to programming and 15-20 positions lost[.]" These are South Dakota friends, neighbors, and families who attend the same schools as your kids. Turn off national news and turned on LOCAL news and sports on every platform, including financial support to SDPB. Sports not Screens. Must fix ASAP. SDPB Sports SDPB South Dakota Department of Public Safety

📚⚖️ Partner's heirs lawsuit should not have been dismissed without further legal analysis
07/29/2025

📚⚖️ Partner's heirs lawsuit should not have been dismissed without further legal analysis

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