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SDDOT to Hold Public Meeting on I-29 Exit 15 and Main Street Improvements in Elk Point
Northeast Radio SD News – Elk Point, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation will host a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to discuss a planned improvement project at Interstate 29 (Exit 15) and Main Street in Elk Point.

Steve Jurrens
7 minutes ago1 min read


South Dakota PUC Reviews Otter Tail’s 71-Mile Transmission Line Project Through Grant and Roberts Counties; Public Meeting Set for October
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has begun formal review of Otter Tail Power Company’s application to build a major new 345‑kilovolt transmission line across Grant and Roberts counties, a project that would span roughly 71 miles from the Big Stone South Substation west of Big Stone City to the North Dakota border northeast of New Effington.

Steve Jurrens
1 hour ago3 min read


Thune-Backed Senate Farm Bill Advances With Year-Round E15, South Dakota Ag Priorities
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Sen. John Thune said Wednesday that Republicans have advanced the Senate farm bill out of the Agriculture Committee, even as Democrats continue to oppose moving the legislation to the full Senate.

Steve Jurrens
5 hours ago2 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Online Enticement of Minor in South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempting to entice a minor online, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
5 hours ago2 min read


Watertown School District Announces Early Dismissal, Homecoming Week Schedule, BISCO Competition, and October Board Meeting Change
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen briefed the Watertown School Board Monday night on several upcoming district events, including the first early dismissal of the year, Homecoming Week activities, ASBSD regional meetings, and changes to October board scheduling.

Steve Jurrens
13 hours ago2 min read


Watertown School Board Approves Eide Bailly for 2026 District Financial Audit
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a contract with Eide Bailly LLP to conduct the district’s annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented the engagement and provided a detailed explanation of what the audit covers — and what it does not.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago2 min read


Watertown School District Reports Strong Turnout for Expanded Summer School Program
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an update Monday night on the district’s newly revamped summer school program, with Mellette Principal Andi Ward outlining expanded access, strong attendance, and positive feedback from staff and students.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago3 min read


Watertown School Board Approves LATC Nursing Simulators, Cessna Purchase and Equipment Leases
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a series of property‑related items presented by Cam Corey, Vice President of Lake Area Technical College. The actions included acceptance of bids for new nursing patient simulators, purchase of a training aircraft, approval of an aviation lease, and authorization of multiple no‑cost equipment leases.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago2 min read


Lake Area Technical College Reports Record Fall Enrollment in Watertown, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another year of record enrollment, Vice President Cam Corey told the Watertown School Board during Monday night’s meeting. LATC enrolled 2,387 students for the Fall 2026 semester — a 3% increase over last year and the third record‑setting fall in the past five years.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago2 min read


Watertown School Board Reviews August Financial Report, Lake Area Tech Revenue Tops $7.7 Million
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday received the August 2026 financial report, with Business Manager Heidi Clausen detailing routine early‑year cash‑flow patterns, federal reimbursements, and significant revenue activity at Lake Area Technical College.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago2 min read



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