The Best of Brookings

Two community-focused businesses call the historic 1894 Building in Downtown Brookings home. Kool Bean Coffee and Roasterie and Mosaic Wine Bar and Small Plates offer visitors a place to relax […]

Experience crisp mornings with colorful leaves, sip on seasonal drinks at coffee shops, feel the excitement of cheering on the SDSU Jackrabbits and explore frightening haunted houses. This season, fall […]

There’s so much to see and do in Brookings all year long. Brookings Area Burger Clash – January 1 – February 29, 2024 The Burger Clash features 23 burgers from […]

Find out where to find Santa all month long!

Every year, potential SDSU students come to Brookings to learn what campus has to offer. Here are some locations to check out on your visit. *This story has been written […]

Zesto’s fresh burgers and iconic frozen ice cream treats have a strong reputation in the Brookings community and will curb your cravings. As a locally owned business, Zesto “prides itself […]

Whether you’re a rookie antiquer or a master cyclist, Brookings has the perfect store for you. Check out these small businesses you can’t miss.

With an all-new wrestling facility and an impressively renovated arena at South Dakota State University, game-day atmospheres are going to jack up the Jackrabbits.

Fresh off of its first national championship win, the SDSU Jackrabbits welcomed new head coach Jimmy Rogers for the 2023 season. As successor to the legendary John Stiegelmeier, Rogers faced […]

Wilbert’s Alehouse sits next to Comfort Suites University near the South Dakota State University campus. Since opening in 2020, Wilbert’s Alehouse has served mouthwatering chicken, juicy steak and fresh seafood, […]

Straight from the creative mind of Brookings resident Chuck Bennis, these words represent his perspectives on Brooking, the city he calls home.