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By Mondell Keck | The Brookings Register BROOKINGS — The Brookings Register recently spoke with Public Works Director John Thompson on the city’s planning and preparation for the incoming blizzard, which is expected to begin later in the day Saturday (03-14-26) and continue through Sunday (03-15-26) and into the early…

BROOKINGS — People love their Babybel cheese products, so much so that the increasing demand is a major reason for a $200 million expansion of Bel Brands USA’s manufacturing plant in Brookings.

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Police Department has arrested a first-grade teacher on allegations of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

BROOKINGS – Following a Christian, scriptural-based and prayer-filled dedication service on Monday afternoon, Monica Aspon, with her three children – Lillianna, 14; Jared, 11; and Cooper, 8 – at her side, accepted the keys to a newly constructed Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity home on River Run Road in Brookings.

BROOKINGS — The city’s policy of providing a boost to folks in need was reaffirmed at the Brookings City Council meeting on March 10 when councilors approved $274,254 in 2026 funding for social service agencies.

BROOKINGS — Mickelson Middle School Principal Todd Foster is writing the final chapter in his career as an educator.

South Dakota Department of Corrections BROOKINGS — The South Dakota Department of Corrections is providing notification to law enforcement and the public about the pending release of state prison offender Dalton Haug. Haug, 25, will be released on March 16 after serving the entirety of his sentence for intentional damage…

EGAN — Twelve years ago, Shari and Kevin Hammer’s life changed when a chance conversation turned into the ownership of a popular Egan eatery.

BROOKINGS — If you happen to be driving a semi-tractor and trailer — or any similar, large-type cargo truck — the Brookings County Commission really wants you to avoid using 214th Street between Aurora and Brookings.

BROOKINGS — Persistent dry conditions have been on the minds of Brookings County commissioners as of late, so much so that at their March 3 meeting they considered enacting a burn ban.