By: Emily Braun, owner of Threads of Memories in Brookings Updated: 15 minutes ago / Posted May 5, 2023 After cleaning up yet another pile of vomit in my storefront doorway, it’s time for a speak out. From my perspective, I’ve read enough community studies to know the people of Brookings think of their town as clean, progressive, and a great place to raise a family. They also enjoy well-maintained public spaces and access to state-of-the-art educational facilities.