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BROOKINGS — It was a packed day on May 9 on the campus of South Dakota State University as around 1,800 people transitioned from students to graduates, crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas in three ceremonies — 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The graduates were joined by…

By Mondell Keck | The Brookings Register  BROOKINGS — No injuries were reported in a May 7 fire that originated in an apartment’s stove.  Firefighters with the Brookings Fire Department responded to the evening incident — approximately 7:35 p.m., to be more precise — in the 1700 block of Christine Avenue following reports of smoke coming from the…

BROOKINGS — Business and community leaders were presented with a smorgasbord of information at the Brookings Economic Summit on May 5 — including thought-provoking insights from panelists with connections to finances and academia.

BROOKINGS — Teachers in the Brookings School District will get a pay bump next year thanks to some number crunching by district officials.

BROOKINGS — When Brookings resident Leo Stirling, 78 and retired since he was 60, looks back on life, he sees a career of four decades of military service during which he was a private, a Navy petty officer third class, and a command sergeant major.

BROOKINGS — Recent maintenance work on 214th Street between Aurora and Brookings has helped alleviate some of the road’s pothole problems, but it’s also led to a resurgence of motorists with lead feet.

They represent the best of what Mother’s Day is all about, or at least the modern version.

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University is hosting its 140th commencement ceremonies on May 9 at First Bank & Trust Arena. Community members should be aware of increased traffic flow and patterns throughout the weekend due to several campus activities.

Planting season is here for Brookings County farmers.

By Mondell Keck | The Brookings Register  VOLGA — An anonymous, threatening email sent to a staff member at the Sioux Valley School District in Volga on May 4 has led to an increased presence of law enforcement personnel at the school today and into tonight.