Political rally attracts few students

With 50 days remaining before the Nov. 2 elections, three out of the four congressional candidates spoke Sept. 12 to a crowd in front of the Brookings County Courthouse. The speeches were part of an old-fashioned political rally that is part of the ongoing celebration of Brookings’ 125th birthday.

County board debates reason for alternates

The Brookings County Board of Adjustment met Sept. 7 and discussed the ongoing issue of whether or not to appoint alternates to the board. Last week, the county commission decided they would wait to make a decision regarding alternates until they had heard the board’s recommendation.