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Brookings-area court report published 07-24-24
James R. Fryer, 52, of 521 12th St. S. No. F2, second-degree petty theft — $400 or less, fined $198.50 with $73.35 restitution and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. David Wipf, 14, White, seat belt violation, fined $25;...
Brookings-area calendar for July 27-Aug. 2, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
Museum’s Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) This Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
SDSU named safest college campus in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to a new report, South Dakota State University tops the list for the safest college campus in the state. The report comes from SafeHome.org using figures from the U.S. Department of Education, which maintains a database on incidents reported by all institutions of higher learning across the country.
SDSU Researchers Launch Survey to Evaluate Water Resource Usage in South Dakota
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} Researchers at South Dakota State University’s School of Design, in collaboration with SDSU Extension, have initiated a comprehensive survey to evaluate how residents of South Dakota use and value the state’s precious water resources. “The purpose of this research study is to assess...
SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador applications now open
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Applications are open for the 2024-25 South Dakota State University Extension State 4-H Ambassador program. Registered 4-H members between ages 14-18 who are interested in a unique opportunity to represent SDSU Extension 4-H are encouraged to apply by Aug. 10, 2024. To apply, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/become-state-4-h-ambassador. Applications...
South Dakota bridge to be dedicated to PFC John Tuin
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class John Tuin. The ceremony will be Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 184 in Estelline, 222 Main St. The state Highway 28 bridge over...
Audit, financial reports pass muster
BROOKINGS — Tuesday night’s Brookings City Council meeting began with some good news: The city’s annual comprehensive financial report and audit for 2023 found no discrepancies. The presentation was provided by Brian Stavenger of EideBailly. Some tidbits he pointed out included:. The city’s liquidity ratio is above...
South Dakota State project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students
BROOKINGS — A new South Dakota State University project aims to give Native American students interested in science, technology, engineering and math the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific research and discovery. The project, led by primary investigators Derek Brandis, an SDSU post-doctorate research associate, and Jihong Cole-Dai,...
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