Councilmember Nick Wendell will resign his position on the Brookings City Council effective Friday, July 30th, 2021, citing an upcoming relocation to Sioux Falls. Read on...
Hillcrest Aquatic Center will have special open swim hours during the state swim meet weekend and a change of hours beginning Friday, July 30th.
There will be no swimming lessons at the Aquatic Center Friday, July 23rd. Read on...
The Brookings Regional Landfill is encouraging disposal of unwanted household hazardous waste (HHW) in a safe and environmentally responsible way at its first annual collection event on Saturday, August 21st at the Swiftel Center from 8 a.m. to noon. Read on...
This public notice is shared on behalf of Brookings Municipal Utilities (BMU).
Effective Monday, July 19th
Due to the 2021 draught, BMU has need to further restrict the use of water for irrigating lawns in Brookings. Read on...
The City of Brookings has a vacancy on the Brookings Disabilities Awareness Committee effective immediately to fill an unexpired term through 01/01/2023. Read on...
This public notice is shared on behalf of Brookings Municipal Utilities (BMU).
Effective Thursday, July 1: Due to the drought conditions, lawn watering permits for daily watering of newly established lawns will no longer be available. Read on...
On Sunday, June 20th, 2021, at approximately 10:49 p.m. the Brookings Police Department responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred at 600, 6th Street, Corner Pantry (formerly Gas ‘N Mor). Read on...
A proclamation declaring June LGBTQ+ Pride Month will be read at the June 22 Brookings City Council meeting. The proclamation aligns with the City’s vision of a welcoming and inclusive community — encouraging all residents to “Bring Your Dreams.” Read on...
A farewell open house will be held from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th at the City and County Government Building, 1st floor, Suite 140. All friends, co-workers and well-wishers are welcome to attend. Read on...
Annual overlay and concrete projects have begun for the 2021 construction season. A portion of the work has affected access to the Hillcrest Aquatic Center parking lots. Read on...
Safety Town continues to be an important safety program and outreach for the Police Department, and soon it will be the time to start signing up. Read on...
The City of Brookings has launched the Brookings Urban Forest Initiative. The program is designed to enhance the health, long term sustainability and beauty of the community’s trees. Read on...
Text-to-9-1-1 is now available throughout South Dakota.
Wireless cell phone customers in South Dakota can text to 9-1-1 when they can’t call in an emergency. The text, like a phone call, will be routed to a local 9-1-1 dispatch center. Read on...
Survey results from the COVID-19 Brookings Community Survey have been released. The survey was created and distributed by the City of Brookings in order to learn about experiences of Brookings community individuals during this time of COVID-19. Read on...
On September 8, the Brookings City Council approved Ordinance 20-019, which revised Ordinance 20-010, which included mask mandates. READ PRESS RELEASE >
The Brookings Regional Landfill will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, August 21. Take advantage of the event to dispose of toxic, flammable, and other household hazardous materials in a convenient and responsible way. Additional Info...
