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Bob Burns: Soldier, scholar and distinguished South Dakotan
BROOKINGS — In 2016, Brookings resident Dr. Robert “Bob” Burns, a noted and respected political scientist and educator, was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Some of his “Legacy of Achievement” cited on that ceremonial occasion is noted below, but at 83 and well into his retirement, he…
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From pumping gas to a Ph.D: Learning never stops for retired South Dakota State professor Del Lonowski
By John Kubal | The Brookings Register BROOKINGS — Delmer “Del” Lonowski, who turned 80 on Feb. 3, noted that he can relate to Ron Dobesh, 78, whose story was told in the Feb.13 issue of The Brookings Register. Dobesh is in the auto repair business. Lonowski operated a service…
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Brookings vigil marks anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A peaceful vigil was held on the steps of the Brookings Post Office at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, marking Feb. 24 as the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. About 75 people attended the gathering, which was sponsored by Brookings United Church of Christ and Brookings Area Indivisible. (John…
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Brookings resident Mark Sternhagen advocates for those with disabilities
By John Kubal | The Brookings Register BROOKINGS — When it comes to being an advocate for a pair of his favorite causes, Mark Sternhagen, 70 and retired since 2013 after teaching full–time and part-time for 33 years at South Dakota State University, brings credibility to what he espouses: he’s…
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Brookings-area dancers ready to ‘shine’ on Feb. 21
By John Kubal | The Brookings Register BROOKINGS — Area residents have an opportunity to see five local dance studios perform more than 70 dance routines in Shine competitions — for free — in Brookings on Feb. 21. The gathering goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oscar…
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Ash Wednesday marked in Brookings
At St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings on Feb. 18, Ronda Kantack makes a cross with ashes on a fellow parishioner’s forehead. The observance marks the start of Lent for many Christian communities around the world. A period of 40 days of prayer, fasting and alms giving, Lent ends…
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Keeping ‘em running: Ron’s Auto Body has legion of loyal customers
By John Kubal | The Brookings Register Big isn’t always better. Check out “Auto Repair & Service” in the Swiftel Directory’s Yellow Pages and you’ll find more than a dozen small businesses listed for the Brookings area. Ron’s Auto Repair, 312 Third Ave., is one of them.
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Look ahead to spring, summer: Brookings Home & Outdoor here Friday, Saturday
BROOKINGS – About this time each year when many non-snowbirding Brookings residents have had their fill of winter woes, there come along annual events that let them know that spring and summer will return: One of those is the Brookings Regional Builders Association Home & Outdoor Show at the Dacotah…
