SDSU’s Basu partners with digital health care solutions provider

The Basu Lab, located in South Dakota State University’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, has partnered with QHS Lab Inc., a leading provider of digital health care solutions, for the development of a potentially revolutionary drug delivery system. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, SDSU assistant professor Saikat Basu has been conducting groundbreaking research in respiratory […]

SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality field specialist

South Dakota State University Extension has welcomed Emily Kluin as a new member of the community vitality team. As a community vitality field specialist, Kluin will support the well-being and sustainability of South Dakota’s communities through focused programs and discussions. She is based at the Sioux Falls Regional Center. “The goal is to make sure […]

Annual Business Survey Results Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

We know that every enterprise in our business ecosystem has specific needs. From workforce development to property tax concerns, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s (BEDC) Business Retention & Expansion Program designed its 2024 Business Survey to identify the most pressing challenges and opportunities for growth.  “We want to ensure Brookings remains a competitive and sustainable business environment,” said BEDC Business Development […]

Brookings Public Library scores $120,000 grant

A new look is coming to the children’s and teen’s sections of Brookings Public Library thanks to a $120,000 donation from Lowe’s. The library received one of 100 grants this year from the Lowe’s Hometown Project — a program funding facelifts at nonprofits around the nation. “We nominated the library towards the beginning of the […]

Governor Rhoden Awards Community Development Block Grants

Governor Larry Rhoden recently awarded more than $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to five projects across the state. “These infrastructure and housing projects help strengthen South Dakota’s communities and improve quality of life,” said Governor Rhoden. “We’re proud to support the kind of local progress that benefits both current and future […]