Marching in style

Amy Cecil Holm/Brookings Beacon The BHS marching band rehearses in the parking lot on a recent August morning.

Band’s new trailer allows more elaborate show this fall.

Counter checks got job done

Remnant of bygone era.

Mitchell lawsuit dismissed by court

Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch The Davison County Courthouse in Mitchell where a judge dismissed the lawsuit against the newspaper.

Suit against media outlets, American Legion ended by judge.

3-wheeled bikes abound in Sturgis

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Bikers say three-wheeled cycles are more stable and provide greater space for carrying things, including dogs that wear goggles, as seen in downtown Sturgis on Aug. 5.

It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that three-wheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world.

Carp event clears tons of fish from lake

Courtesy photo A young onlooker is not smitten with the large carp catch on Lake Campbell last weekend.

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a remarkable fish, revered around the world as a game fish and a food fish, but, alas, the carp’s reputation is lacking in the United States.

When Jesus says get in the boat, do it

Wikimedia Commons The beach along the Sea of Gallilee in 2011.

We can’t be quick to walk away from our faith when struggles appear.

High turnover continues at state pen

Fourth warden in five years is out as shakeups continue at state prison.

Letter: Beacon helps build community

This is not a “letter to the editor” per se, but it is a letter to thank you, Josh and Nichole, and those who have helped to launch and continue the Brookings Beacon with such excellence.

Medicare for all seems reasonable

Much is being made of a progressive proposal for “Medicare for all” as we approach the 2026 midterm elections.

Parties repeating mistakes in South Dakota

Maybe politics in South Dakota is cyclical. Or maybe the state’s political parties just keep making the same mistakes.