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Deuel and Grant Counties Secure Critical Funding in Statewide Bridge Improvement Grant Awards
Northeast Radio SD News – Deuel County/Grant County, SD - Local infrastructure is set for a significant boost following the South Dakota Transportation Commission’s February meeting, where Deuel and Grant counties were named as recipients of the 2026 Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG).

Steve Jurrens
Feb 262 min read


Gubernatorial Hopeful Dusty Johnson Tackles National Debt and Polarization at Watertown Rotary
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a room lined with international flags and the “Four-Way Test” of the Rotary Club, U.S. Representative and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson delivered a sobering yet characteristically straightforward address on the state of the union Thursday afternoon.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 263 min read


City of Watertown Announces Lift Station Improvements; Traffic Delays Expected on North Lake Drive
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced the commencement of a lift station improvement project set to begin on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The infrastructure upgrades are expected to take approximately two weeks, with a scheduled completion date of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, pending favorable weather and site conditions.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 262 min read


Watertown Salvation Army Sets New Fundraising Record, Exceeds $100,000 Goal
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Salvation Army of Watertown has officially “wrapped” its 2025 Christmas campaign, and the results are nothing short of monumental. In a recent interview on Northeast Radio SD, Captain Dennis Jolly announced that the community blew past its fundraising targets, raising a staggering $353,000—shattering the original goal of $244,000.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 252 min read


Building Bridges for Watertown Youth: Codington Connects Honors Project SUCCESS
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In an era where the pressures on middle school students are shifting faster than the seasons, one local program is finding success by meeting kids exactly where they are: in the hallway, the classroom, and the principal’s office.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 253 min read


Watertown Figure Skate Club Dominates Wahpeton Competition; Community Fundraising and “March Madness” on the Horizon
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) delivered a powerhouse performance at the 36th Annual Leap and Compete Competition in Wahpeton, North Dakota, this past weekend. Sending 17 skaters to represent the club, WFSC athletes returned home with 18 gold medals and nearly 50 podium finishes, marking one of the most successful outings of the season.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 253 min read


Watertown Chamber Gears Up for Action-Packed Spring 2026
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Fresh off a record-breaking Farm Show, the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is maintaining its momentum with a full slate of community events. Chamber leaders Mackenzie Ries (Director of Ag Engagement) and Karen Aiken (Director of Membership Engagement) recently shared a packed March calendar, featuring the conclusion of a local culinary tradition, a massive St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and the launch of professional development p

Steve Jurrens
Feb 252 min read


Reliabank Donates $49,000 to Support Beacon Center Mission
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Beacon Center received a major financial boost this week, announcing that Reliabank made a contribution totaling $49,000 to support the organization’s ongoing advocacy and shelter services.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 251 min read


2026 South Dakota Fish Consumption Advisories: What You Need to Know for Goose and Lake Alice
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its 2026 fish consumption advisories following the completion of the state’s annual fish collection and sampling program.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 242 min read


Webster Business Leader Joel Shoemaker Named to AGC of South Dakota Leadership Council
Northeast Radio SD News - Webster, SD - Local industry leader Joel Shoemaker, representing Webster Scale, has been named to the 2026 Horizontal Council for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 242 min read
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