Local news
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Patriotic display: Mural unveiling in downtown Brookings honors nation’s 250th anniversary
BROOKINGS — A few raindrops failed to dampen the spirits at the unveiling of the America 250th anniversary community mural at the Brookings VFW on Thursday.
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Man from White airlifted to hospital following weekend crash
WHITE — Four people were hurt, including one with life-threatening injuries, in a two-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of June 7 northwest of White.
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Contract to help map out future of Brookings Regional Landfill
BROOKINGS — It’s going to be decades before the Brookings Regional Landfill is filled to capacity, but that doesn’t mean planning for its post-2063 expansion shouldn’t already be underway.
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Brookings County’s library request on uncertain ground
BROOKINGS — While no official word has been received yet, it’s possible the Brookings County Commission’s wish for an ex-officio seat on the board of the Brookings Public Library won’t be granted.
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A time for remembering, healing: Brookings welcomes The Wall That Heals
BROOKINGS –– Over the course of its 250-year history, the United States of America has paid tribute to those men and women who served their nation in uniform –– and has especially honored with memorials those men and women who died in uniform: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial –– The Wall…
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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church expansion project launches in Brookings
BROOKINGS — Strategic planning began six years ago. At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, the ground was broken: the Built on the Rock Ministry Expansion project at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in Brookings was underway.
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Brookings fundraiser helps family of Cooper Deatherage
BROOKINGS — The recent death of 19-year-old Cooper Deatherage, who served as an assistant captain on the Brookings Rangers hockey team, brought an outpouring of support from the community.
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Kristen Zimmerman highlights summer events in Brookings during club meeting
Kristen Zimmerman, director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry for the City of Brookings, shared an ambitious vision for a summer filled with community events, recreation projects and opportunities to honor veterans during a recent presentation to the Brookings Rotary Club.
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