Jesse Batson
Sixth Street construction project inspires renovations, special deals
The Sixth Street construction project, which continues in full force, has affected everyone. Students and instructors have chosen alternate routes to campus, temporary traffic signals have been put up and local businesses have to adapt to the construction.
Billion shares his thoughts, plans with College Democrats
Gubernatorial candidate Jack Billion spoke to nearly 30 people last week in a meeting arranged by the College Democrats, in the Union’s Waldorf Room. Billion, a retired surgeon from Sioux Falls, is the chairman of the Minnehaha Democrats and was a member of the South Dakota State Legislature, serving two terms from 1993 to 1996.
Herseth urges students to vote in June’s primary elections
In one of her several on-campus appearances Monday, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth, D-South Dakota, spoke with a crowd of more than 30 people in Rotunda E. After treating the group to sodas and eight large Papa John’s pizzas, Herseth stressed the importance of the upcoming primary elections.
McDonald’s: Out with the old, in with the new
Following the completion of the Sixth Street construction project, there is a chance that McDonald’s, currently located at 1605 Sixth St., will be rebuilt. “Right now, I don’t really have any firm news,” said owner Mike Hartshorn. “We are looking at possibly rebuilding, and I say possibly because we’re still dealing with the city on a few issues.
Hy-Vee cooking lessons attract the professionals
Do you ever get sick of campus food? Are you worried that your eating habits aren’t very healthy? Kari Prest, chef and coordinator for the cooking and lifestyles school at the Brookings Hy-Vee, suggests going to one of her weekly cooking classes held in the Club Room at Hy-Vee.
Brookings Regional Humane Society survives, thanks to volunteer help
f you go to Sioux Falls and drive down the gravel road to the Sioux Falls Humane Society, you’ll see a big building that is air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. It houses dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils and various other kinds of animals, housed in separate cages.
Council holds off on agreement for local developers
After numerous locals spoke on behalf of Brookings developers at the March 28 City Council meeting, the council voted 4-3 to hold off on granting Prairieland Partnership, LLP an exclusive right to negotiate development for the land where the Department of Transportation (DOT) county shop currently sits.
Sixth Street construction: ‘Aggressive’ timeline scheduled to meet November completion
Starting April 10, many students and faculty members will face the inconvenience of finding alternative routes leading to campus, as the city will begin its Sixth Street construction project at the Medary Avenue intersection. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) plans on completing the project in a very aggressive manner, John Rittershaus, lead project engineer for the DOT, told close to 50 locals last week at the Brookings County Extension Center.
Garden Line’ launches 24th season April 25
“Garden Line,” a South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service production, will return to the air for its 24th season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 on South Dakota Public Broadcasting TV (SDPB-TV). The show features a panel of SDSU experts answering viewers’ yard and garden questions.
Jessica Alba vs. Playboy
With the possible exception of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, there is possibly no higher honor for a female pop culture staple than to grace the cover of Playboy magazine. Some women work their entire careers to land a Playboy cover, but Jessica Alba is not one of them.
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