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Midnight Cravings: Brookings’ Best Late-Night Bites

Brookings offers a variety of late-night dining options to satisfy an array of salty and sweet cravings. In Downtown Brookings there are two popular locations: George’s Pizza and Taqueria Los […]

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Father-Daughter Duo Sticking Together

Kevin and Kaia started as a fundraising project for a high school trip and turned into a successful father-daughter business with products sold in over 180 retail stores across the […]

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Where Style Meets Inclusivity

Emerald Grace Clothing Company is a women’s boutique in historic Downtown Brookings. Founded by Erica Grinde in 2020, the store aims to provide a shopping experience for women of all […]

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Discover The Brookings Bunny Trail

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Brookings, the Bunny Trail is a fun outdoor activity for people of all ages. The adventure starts at the murals in the alley at […]

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New Pickleball Court: Adds Extra Thrill To Hillcrest Park

Brookings has embraced the pickleball craze with the recent opening of new pickleball courts at Hillcrest Park. Located on the corner of US Highway 14 (6th Street) and 17th Avenue, […]

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Shopping in Brookings: A Guide to Four Amazing Must-Stop Shops

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.

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3 People You Should Know

Brookings beams with pride for not only the amenities we have, but also the people which make them great. This series “Three People You Should Know,” is to promote the great employees throughout the hospitality industry in Brookings.

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5 Outdoor Activities to do Right Now

Here are the top five (mostly free) outdoor activities you have to go do when the sun is out in Brookings.

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It’s Time to Fall for Brookings

It is finally time for Pumpkin spice, your favorite flannel, and crunchy warm colored leaves under your feet now fall has officially (as of September 22nd) hit Brookings. Fall may be a short-lived season in the Dakota’s, but you can bet we will be squeezing all our favorite fall activities into the few short weeks we do get before snowfall.

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