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Located in Brookings County, of which it is the county seat, Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota. This city is situated in the eastern central part of the state and covers an area of 13.04 square miles. The estimated population of Brookings is 23,000.
Brookings is home to South Dakota State University, which is the biggest college in the state. The city is also home to the South Dakota Art Museums and hosts several popular festivals and annual events, as well as being a key agricultural and business hub for the eastern side of South Dakota.

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