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BROOKINGS — Years of planning to connect Edgebrook Golf Course to a more reliable water source culminated May 26 when the Brookings City Council voted 7-0 to approve a project bid — even though the winning offer came in nearly $350,000 over engineering estimates.

BROOKINGS — Three Republicans are vying for two open seats in District 7 in the primary election on June 2, and it’s up to GOP voters to determine which two will advance to the general election in November.

BROOKINGS — There are two open seats for District 8 in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

BROOKINGS — Native South Dakotan Peggy (Syreika) Whalen was born and raised in Sturgis. “It’s Lithuanian,” she said, of her maiden name. “My dad’s parents came over from Lithuania in the early 1900s.” She noted that the Sturgis she grew up in “is a lot different now than it was…

The Brookings/Area Community Band, one of the region’s most time-honored summer traditions, has announced its 42nd season.

Broadway to Lake Benton

BROOKINGS – The Delta Dental Mobile Program will provide free dental care to those in need June 1-2 in Brookings as one of Brookings Area United Way’s offerings promoting a healthy community.

BROOKINGS — During a recent ceremony at the Big Sioux Composite Squadron meeting, Cadet Tysen King of Volga was presented with the Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award by Major Tyler Gross, the South Dakota deputy wing commander. The presentation officially marks King’s advancement to the rank of cadet second lieutenant.

You can tell that summer is quickly approaching. Farmers are busy planting their crops, swimming pools are opening, and it is beginning to be parade season

BROOKINGS — It was a splendidly hot day on May 26 when the Hillcrest Aquatic Center in Brookings opened for the season — and, unsurprisingly, it drew a crowd to the cool waters in the aquatic center’s pools, play features and slides. Brookings Register reporter Mondell Keck took photos of…