Caroline Knutson
Daktronics offers SDSU students practical skills
It’s a small town business with a big name. Since its humble start in 1968, Daktronics has gone from the ingenious idea of two former SDSU electrical engineering professors to one of the world’s largest and most competitive leaders in the display industry.
Students have a win-win situation with Hy-Vee
Since it first opened its doors in 1974, helpful smiles have been gracing every aisle of the Brookings Hy-Vee. While over time those smiles have changed, the purpose behind them has not. Hy-Vee started out in the present day Ace Hardware building and in 1991, doubled its size by moving to its current location.
Wal-mart provides SDSU students with practical experience while going to school
No matter what you prefer to call it, Wal-Mart, Wally World, the store of perpetual browsing, it’s certain that the Brookings Wal-Mart is by far one of the most vital necessities to the South Dakota State student. Wal-Mart, among Hy-Vee and the university, is one of the top student employee businesses in Brookings.
Dance club lures under-21 crowd with new activities
In a city like Brookings, population 18,500, with over 10,000 of those being SDSU students, many businesses focus on catering to the needs and wants of the college community. That is Garner Hanson’s goal with the opening of his new dance club, The Lodo. Located at 408 Main Avenue, The Lodo has proven it can hold its own against the countless other weekend activities for students.
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