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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s financial health remains on a solid trajectory as the busy spring season kicks into high gear. During the March 10, 2026, Commissioners meeting, Auditor Brenda Hanten delivered a detailed monthly report, unveiling a balance sheet and critical reminders for the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is taking a proactive stance on long-term community health by launching a specialized education campaign focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As affordable housing remains a top priority for Watertown, Codington County Commissioners used their March 10, 2026, meeting to clarify the controversial financing tool known as Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s rural landscape is set for a modest but meaningful expansion following the unanimous approval of two key residential plats during the Codington County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The decisions mark a continued trend of steady residential growth in the county’s townships, balancing new construction with safety and agricultural guidelines.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Bramble Park Zoo is embarking on a comprehensive master planning process to chart its future, and city officials are asking residents to help shape that vision.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 19-year-old Watertown resident is in custody following an investigation into a stolen firearm that led police to a collection of weapons and narcotics.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent sit-down at the Northeast Radio SD studio, T’Ana Novy and Alana Huck, Family Service Specialists with the Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), shared the profound impact their programs have on local families. Far from being just a daycare, ICAP’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs serve as a comprehensive support system designed to lift the entire family unit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust of Codington Connects and Community Health Worker Paige Willing detailed a transformative approach to community wellness: the Transition to Success model. Designed to move beyond temporary “band-aid” fixes, the program focuses on treating the root causes of poverty by addressing social determinants of health.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington Connects HEART Team has announced a series of free community trainings focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Science of Hope. The events, scheduled for March 30 and 31, aim to equip parents, educators, and service providers with the tools to build a more resilient community.