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Optimist Trout Extravaganza

Annual Optimist Trout Extravaganza: In 2022 we surpassed 400 youth served. It is held the 3rd weekend of May. In 2023 is the 28th year our club sponsored this free […]

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Optimist Trout Extravaganza

Annual Optimist Trout Extravaganza: In 2022 we surpassed 400 youth served. It is held the 3rd weekend of May. The 2023 is the 28th year our club sponsored this free […]

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10 Tips to Have the Best Brookings Summer Arts Festival Ever!

South Dakota’s premier juried arts festival garners over 200 artists from across the nation to fill the grassy areas of Pioneer Park. Representing 15 different disciplines or art, 38 different […]

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Jumpstart Your Wellness Seminar

Do you struggle with prioritizing self-care? Then this event is for you. Join the SDSU Alumni Association on April 13th for our Jumpstart Your Wellness Seminar. **Think Ted Talks with […]

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10th Biennial Artists Chat Series

10th Biennial South Dakota Governor’s Art Exhibition artists chats. NOTE: March chats are 10:30 am, April chats are 4:30 pm (Central Time) March 23 (10:30 – 11:30 am Central) Artists: […]

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McCrory Maple Syrup Workshop

Saturday, March 18th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us at McCrory Gardens for our Maple Syrup Workshop! There will be: Hands-on demonstrations A presentation & You will be […]

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“The long depression: South Dakota’s experience in the 1920’s and 1930’s” with Dr. Chuck Vollan

The Great Depression came to farmers in the fall of 1920 and only ended with the start of America’s involvement in World War II. When the farm economy collapsed, the […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on May 8 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on April 10 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on March 13 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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