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Family photo promoting a school board campaign with the message: "Vote Roshal Rossman for Watertown School Board." Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The race for the Watertown School Board is officially underway as incumbent board member Roshal (Franken) Rossman  has formally entered the 2026 election cycle. Rossman transitioned from speculation to confirmation, declaring her intent to retain her seat. Her current three-year term, which she has held since her election

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown area is officially shining a spotlight on the next generation of leadership. Organizers have announced the finalists for the prestigious 2026 Top 4 Under 40 awards, a distinction reserved for young professionals who balance career excellence with a deep-seated commitment to community service.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington Connects has announced its February honors, recognizing the Human Service Agency (HSA) as the Agency of the Month and Hailey Rau as the Individual of the Month for their impactful work through Project SUCCESS.

The opioid crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It’s affecting families, friends, and neighbors in communities all across South Dakota. That’s why having simple, life-saving tools readily available matters so much. One of the most effective tools we have is naloxone, often known by the brand name Narcan. It can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes and give someone a second chance at life.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - A 23-year-old Millbank man was hospitalized Saturday morning after being discovered in a downtown alley suffering from a severe medical emergency related to hypothermia.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A 44-year-old Sisseton man is in custody following a Sunday afternoon incident where his vehicle ended up partially submerged in Lake Poinsett.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State legislators from Districts 7 and 8 gathered on Saturday for a public forum to update constituents on key issues as the 2026 Legislative Session moves toward its final weeks. The “Legislative Coffee” event featured a detailed look at the state budget, the debate over legal gender definitions, and the potential entry of hyper-scale data centers into the South Dakota economy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Plans for a new multi-family housing development at 1031 1st Avenue SE have received a vital lifeline. The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant a one-year extension for a previously approved setback variance, allowing developers to move forward with the construction of a fourplex.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move to address the city’s ongoing demand for childcare, the Watertown Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new day care facility located at 1018 6th Street SE.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health is calling on agricultural producers, farm owners, and field employees to stay vigilant against the New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that can cause severe injury or death in livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.