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Fighting for Rural South Dakota: Rep. Kent Roe Delivers on Infrastructure, EMS Support, and Local Schools
As the final furlongs of the campaign season approach, South Dakota District 4 Representative Kent Roe is focused on the issues that matter most to rural communities. In a recent wide-ranging interview with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, the first-term legislator reflected on a productive legislative Session in Pierre and laid out his case for re-election, emphasizing his commitment to non-intrusive government and practical solutions for local challenge

Steve Jurrens
May 273 min read


Attempted Murder Investigation Leads to Four Arrests in Southwest Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


Watertown Announces Multiple Road Closures as Construction Projects Advance
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has issued an update on several ongoing construction projects that will affect traffic patterns throughout the community this week.

Steve Jurrens
May 261 min read


Gov. Rhoden, GFP Launches Fundraising Effort to Modernize Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden joined the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday to launch a statewide fundraising campaign supporting major upgrades at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery in Waubay. The announcement took place during a fish‑stocking event at Forsberg City Park pond in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
May 262 min read


Rep. Garcia Explores the Economic and Environmental Risks of AI Data Centers in South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The rapid and often opaque development of hyper-scale AI data centers in South Dakota is raising alarms among local leaders and energy experts. In a recent broadcast on Northeast Radio SD in Watertown, State Representative Josephine Garcia, who is running for State Senate in District 5, joined retired energy economist and engineer Curtis Jundt to discuss the hidden economic and environmental costs of these massive facilities.

Steve Jurrens
May 262 min read


Florence School District Outlines Summer Projects, Busing Changes, Policy Updates, and Growth Ahead of 2026–2027 School Year
As the school year comes to a close, the Florence School District is preparing for a busy summer of facility upgrades, policy reviews, academic planning, and continued growth in student programs, according to a year‑end message from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Mitch Reed.

Steve Jurrens
May 252 min read


Watertown Announces Sanitary Sewer Repairs on 9th Ave SE
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division and Public Works Department have issued a public service announcement regarding upcoming infrastructure improvements. Local crews are scheduled to begin work on sanitary sewer repairs at the intersection of 9th Ave SE (US Highway 212) and 6th St SE.

Steve Jurrens
May 241 min read


Watertown Finishes State Runner‑Up After Thrilling Championship Battle With Brandon Valley
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A remarkable postseason run powered by dominant pitching and timely hitting carried the Watertown Arrows all the way to the Class A state championship game this weekend. But with the title just one strike away, a late Brandon Valley rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Lynx to a 4–3 walk‑off victory Saturday night at Augustana University’s Ronken Field.

Steve Jurrens
May 243 min read


Two-Vehicle Crash Sends Multiple Patients to Hospital Saturday Night
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening after reports indicated both vehicles had gone into the ditch and that a victim might be pinned, with smoke visible from one of the vehicles, according to a WFR media release.

Steve Jurrens
May 241 min read


Community Services Restructures Roles and Secures $40K State Grant
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Community Services Office is officially reorganizing its staff structure and expanding its funding footprint, following several unanimous approvals by the Board of Commissioners.

Steve Jurrens
May 221 min read


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