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Identity Released in Fatal Crash Near Bruce; Brookings Woman Killed
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
10 hours ago1 min read
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Task Force Recommends $348 Million in Property Tax Relief, Including Spending Cuts and Rebates.
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force has finalized a set of recommendations designed to deliver over $348 million in property tax relief to South Dakota homeowners, representing an estimated 25% cut. The plan, announced by Task Force Chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, and Vice Chair, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, focuses on combining immediate homeowner relief with long-term fiscal reforms.

Steve Jurrens
11 hours ago2 min read
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South Dakota DSS Warns November SNAP Benefits May Be Disrupted Due to Federal Shutdown
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a warning on October 24, 2025, advising residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 could be delayed or disrupted if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.

Steve Jurrens
14 hours ago2 min read
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Governor Rhoden Proposes $30 Million in Zero-Interest Loans for Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airport Expansions
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has announced a legislative proposal to provide substantial state funding to support the expansion efforts at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. The plan involves offering 0% interest loans of up to $15 million for each airport during the upcoming legislative session.

Steve Jurrens
15 hours ago2 min read
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State Board Approves $15 Million REDI Loan for New Sioux Falls Frozen Food Plant
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved a Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) Loan of up to $15 million for SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc., aimed at bolstering new investment and job creation in Sioux Falls.

Steve Jurrens
15 hours ago1 min read
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Representative Johnson and Colleagues Seek Clarity from President on Potential Argentine Beef Imports
Northeast Radio SD News - South Dakota - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and seven of his House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump on October 21, 2025, urging the administration to prioritize American cattle producers and ensure transparency regarding potential beef imports from Argentina.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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S.D. Ranchers Revolt as Trump Plans Argentina Beef Imports
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is pushing back against President Trump’s plan to provide $40 billion in assistance to Argentina, warning that associated beef imports could devastate American ranchers already struggling with market challenges.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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Travel South Dakota Wins Second Consecutive Gold w3 Award for Email Marketing
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travel South Dakota has once again earned a prestigious Gold w3 Award, this time for its "Travel South Dakota" consumer email series. This marks the second year in a row that the organization has received the top honor from the w3 Awards.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read
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Brookings Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Late-Night Highway 14 Collision
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A two-vehicle collision late Friday night near Brookings has left one driver with serious, life-threatening injuries and hospitalized several others.
The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of SD Highway 14 and 466th Avenue at approximately 11:43 p.m. on October 17.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read
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Two Drivers Hospitalized After Bruce-Area Accident Involving Semi and Bus
Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A two-vehicle accident on Friday, October 17, near Bruce, South Dakota, resulted in two drivers being transported to Brookings Hospital for evaluation. Both individuals were later released.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read
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La Niña Forecast Points to Cooler, Wetter Winter for Northern Plains
U.S. seasonal maps show temperature and precipitation outlooks for Dec-Feb 2025-26. Areas marked "Above," "Below," and "Equal Chances."

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read
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South Dakota’s $694 Million in ARPA Water Grants Now Fully Allocated, Deadline Looms
South Dakota has allocated all of its nearly $694 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for water infrastructure, and now officials are racing to spend it before a 2026 federal deadline.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago4 min read
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Brookings Woman Dies in Sunday Morning Crash Near Bruce
Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A 48-year-old Brookings woman died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce early Sunday morning.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read
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Brookings Man Arrested for Infant Abuse
The initial report of suspected child abuse was called in Tuesday (Oct. 14) afternoon. Brookings Police said they began an investigation and found that Bailey D. Melchor had subjected his three-month old daughter to abuse by allegedly throwing, striking, squeezing and choking her.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 161 min read
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Deer Collision Season Hits South Dakota Roads — AAA Warns of Rising Risks and Repair Costs
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As deer mating season ramps up across South Dakota, AAA is sounding the alarm for drivers to stay alert and prepared. October through December marks the peak of vehicle-deer collisions, and the consequences can be both dangerous and expensive.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 132 min read
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Governor Rhoden Personally Funds Illumination of Mount Rushmore Amidst Shutdown
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has personally donated funds to ensure the faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial remain illuminated after the ongoing federal government shutdown forced the memorial's lights to go dark. The announcement was made on Saturday, October 11.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 122 min read
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Five Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Scenic
Northeast Radio SD News – Pennington County, SD - Five people sustained fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash that occurred late Wednesday evening, October 1, approximately three miles east of Scenic on South Dakota Highway 44.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 121 min read
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Highway Patrol Concludes Fourth Operation: Prairie Thunder Patrol in Sioux Falls, Cumulative Totals Released
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Highway Patrol, an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, concluded its fourth set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area on Friday, October 3, as part of the state's public safety initiative, Operation: Prairie Thunder. The patrols involved coordination with city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read
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Joseph Hoek Murder Trial Moved to Pennington County; Scheduled for September 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Circuit Court has ordered a change of venue for the murder trial of Joseph Hoek, who is charged in connection with the 2024 death of Moody County Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok. The trial will now be held in Pennington County, rather than Moody County.
The ruling follows a defense motion filed at a hearing last week in Flandreau.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirmed the court order, emphasizing the need to conside

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read
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State Board of Economic Development Approves Nearly $10 Million in Investment for Vermillion and Canton Projects
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved funding for two projects in Vermillion and Canton, collectively expected to generate nearly $10 million in investment and create approximately 29 new jobs across the state. The funding was approved through the SD Works Loan program.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read
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