'The Get Busy Club'

Looking north on Brookings Main Street from the railroad tracks in early 1900. Note the hand operated railroad crossing barrier at right. Also at right is the Brookings House Hotel, which burned in 1916. Get Busy Club member C. A. Skinner built the brick building seen behind the Brookings House. Today a bar in that building is named after Skinner. The 1894 Masonic Temple building, where the Get Busy Club held its meetings, is at left.

In August of 1906 some of Brookings’ most successful businessmen gathered at the Masonic Temple to organize what they decided to call the “Get Busy Club.” The …

Brookings Public Library board OKs fee raises

BROOKINGS — Some users of the Brookings Public Library, individuals and groups alike, could see fee changes next year following recommendations from the library’s board at …

South Dakota has 2 new federal judges

Camela Theeler, a state circuit court judge in Sioux Falls, was confirmed by a vote of 90-4 in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, clearing the way for the Pierre native to take the bench with a lifetime …

Ornamental and edible gardens and containers are fantastic

A vertical garden filled with purple pansies, chives and a variety of lettuce plants.

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60s Plus Dining menus for May 20-25, 2024

Read all about what's on the menu in Brookings, Bruce and Elkton in the days ahead.

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Brookings-area agendas for the week starting May 19, 2024

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USPS pauses South Dakota postal downgrade

SIOUX FALLS — The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to “pause” until at least next year a controversial plan to downgrade post office operations in Sioux Falls and Huron to local …

Library offering adaptable yoga class in Brookings

BROOKINGS — On Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m., the Brookings Public Library and Prairie Soul will host an adaptable yoga class promoting movement for all skill levels and abilities. No experience …

Brookings student Camryn Lounsbery named Presidential Scholar

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced the selection of Camryn Lounsbery of Brookings who attends Brookings High School as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Lounsbery is …

Brookings resident Trevor Healy earns scholarship

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BankStar awards scholarships to Brookings, Sioux Valley and Elkton students

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Three Cubs combine for no-hitter against Volga

Rhett Zelinsky drove in three runs and the Brookings Cubs used three pitchers to throw a no-hitter to a 14-0 win over the Volga Cormorants at Bob Shelden Field on Sunday evening.

Brookings Bobcats win two games out west

The Brookings softball team wrapped up the regular season with three games in the west side of the state over the weekend. The Bobcats headed back east with two wins and finished with a record of 9-7.

Bobcats come in 12th at State Tournament

The Brookings boys’ tennis team finished in 12th place in the State Tournament in Sioux Falls on Friday.

28 Jackrabbits earn All-Summit League honors

South Dakota State was recognized with 28 student-athletes—13 women and 15 men—on the 2024 Summit League Outdoor Track and Field All-League teams, league officials announced Wednesday.

South Dakota State's Dylan Driessen pitches in the sixth inning against Omaha on Saturday afternoon.

SDSU drops two of three to Omaha, fails to make Summit League Tournament

South Dakota State failed to make the Summit League Tournament after losing two of three games to Omaha this weekend.

Jackrabbits 10-run ruled by Mavericks at Erv Huether Field

South Dakota State’s conference tournament hopes took another hit on Thursday afternoon as the Jackrabbits fell to Omaha 16-6 in eight innings at Erv Huether Field.

Jackrabbits release 2024 volleyball schedule

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Jackrabbits fall to Mavericks in Summit League title game

For the second straight season the South Dakota State softball team came up short in the Summit League championship game as the Jackrabbits lost two games to Omaha on Saturday.

Carrillo's home run lifts SDSU to championship

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Brookings-area police log published 05-17-24

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Brookings-area court report published 05-16-24

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