South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

“Around the Community” food promotion supports local restaurants

“Around the Community” food promotion supports local restaurants

Gracie Terrall, News Editor May 4, 2021

Having trouble choosing what restaurant you want to eat at in Brookings? The new restaurant-style passport promotion may be able to help.  Brookings Home Team launched their newest promotional event...

Brookings arts festival to celebrate 50th year

Brookings arts festival to celebrate 50th year

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor May 4, 2021

This summer marks the 50th annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival (BSAF), an event that features live entertainment, food vendors and artists from across the country. The 2021 BSAF will be held July...

Brookings’s rich history shows in historic sites

Brookings’s rich history shows in historic sites

Halen Groenke, Reporter May 4, 2021

Founded in 1883, Brookings is the fourth largest city in the state with a population of over 24,000 people. With such a long history, sites like Nick’s Hamburger Shop and the Coughlin Campanile are a...

Niemeyer, Wendell, Bacon elected to Brookings City Mayor, City Council

Niemeyer, Wendell, Bacon elected to Brookings City Mayor, City Council

Andrew Rasmussen, Reporter (He/Him) April 20, 2021

Brookings City voters elected Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer to the city’s top position as mayor. Incumbents Nick Wendell and Patty Bacon won reelection to serve another term on the city council.    Niemeyer...

Caleb Evenson, co-owner of Bluestem Bicycles, opened the store in July of 2016. Bluestem offers new and used bikes as well as bike repairs.

City of Brookings discusses new bike trail plans

Gracie Terrall, News Editor (She/Her) March 23, 2021

The City of Brookings has reapplied to update its Bronze Bike Friendly Community Status. With the reapplication, the city is making plans to create a recreational trail loop through the city.   “The...

Mayoral Candidates share their priorities

Mayoral Candidates share their priorities

Brock Brown, Reporter (He/Him) March 16, 2021

Jeff Miller Why are you running for the position of mayor? I’ve called Brookings home for the past 47 years, my roots run deep here in Brookings. I’m running for mayor because I know I can make...

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