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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Sisters Jeryn Christensen and Jadyn Parsley, who co-own the business named Eleven Eleven.

New bridal shop ‘Eleven Eleven’ brings unique shopping experience to Brookings

Estella Prochnow, Reporter April 8, 2025

A unique bridal shop owned by South Dakota sisters has opened its doors in downtown Brookings, offering brides-to-be a more intimate, personalized shopping experience. Jadyn Parsley, who co-owns the business...

The master plan is an initiative meant to outline goals for the next ten years. Three of the main projects outlined in the plan are the reuse of The Armory, building a 72 hour parking lot, and creating a downtown park.

Master Plan approved for downtown Brookings

Grace Weaver, Reporter November 5, 2024

The Downtown Brookings Master Plan was passed and approved on Oct. 22, allowing the city to use it as a resource in the future for the development of Brookings. This initiative is meant to have actionable,...

Store owner, Trevor Swift Hawk, stands outside of his new storefront

605 Vintage opens new store

Mara Wheaton, Lifestyles Editor October 18, 2022

605 Vintage is now officially open at its new storefront after moving locations earlier this year.  The shop, at 410 5th street, opened the doors to its new location Oct. 7. At the event there were...

Emma Lusk and Logan Muller walk through downtown after picking flowers from Spring Creek Flowers and Eggs during the Fall Festival.

Brookings’ first Fall Festival brings farming to downtown

Serena Davis, Reporter (She/Her) September 27, 2022

The first-ever Brookings Fall Festival was met with success last Saturday, and officials hope to continue the event in the future. The festival included pumpkin painting, bouncy castles, vendors, food...

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Downtown businesses close amid COVID-19 outbreak, Pub Crawl canceled

J. Michael Bertsch, News and Lifestyles Editor March 18, 2020

Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie and the Brookings Municipal Liquor Store are temporarily closing their doors due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.  The downtown businesses aren't the only closing...

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