By Kristina Lankow “Midwest hospitality at its best.” That’s the philosophy at the Swiftel Center, ringing true as the facility has been awarded the 2021 South Dakota Great Place designation by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. “The South Dakota Great Place program recognizes bu

By Blair Cardinal Spectra, one of the industry’s top private management and hospitality companies, has appointed Michael Logan as general manager to lead venue operations at the Swiftel Center. The company, which operates more than 330 venues across North America and globally, began i

By Kristina Lankow In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swiftel Center full-time team recognized the on-site kitchen as an asset to support local community programs. The team connected with the Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) and Brookings (SD) Area United Way. Th

By Kristina Lankow KultureCity has partnered with the Swiftel Center to make the facility and all hosted events sensory inclusive. Full and part-time staff at the Brookings, SD, venue are required to complete industry training to provide maximum inclusiveness for all attendees. This i

This is what the live entertainment industry means to its fans. Country music artist Kane Brown extended a special meet and greet request prior to his performance at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD, to members of Tanner Schwagel’s family – Hilary (mother) and three sisters (Cassid