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State Education Department Honors Milbank Elementary for English Learner Success
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education announced today that Milbank Elementary School has been recognized as an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School. The commendation highlights the school’s excellence in serving students with special needs, specifically English Learners (EL).

Steve Jurrens
Nov 242 min read


Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakotans of Holiday Scams
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging holiday shoppers to remain vigilant against fraud as the shopping season intensifies, warning that scammers are as active as ever.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 232 min read


DCI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Beresford
Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an Aurora man Friday night in Beresford.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 231 min read


Sim South Dakota: NPN Launches New Election Simulation Model Ahead of 2026 Races
Northern Plains News is launching a new election-analysis project that uses modeled simulations to show how South Dakota’s major 2026 races behave under shifting turnout and support patterns.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 232 min read


Watertown Council Maps Out Decade of Spending; Streets and Inflation Top Concerns
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the city's Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2027-2036 on Wednesday night, laying out a financial roadmap for the next decade of infrastructure, equipment, and community projects.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 212 min read


Watertown Chamber Honors Scholarship Winners and Names Laurie Johnson 'Ag Advocate of the Year'
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee celebrated the future of local agriculture and recognized a dedicated community leader during the scholarship and awards portion of its annual Farm Business Banquet on Thursday night.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 212 min read


Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns State Recognition for Outcomes Excellence
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has been recognized for outstanding performance, earning a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. The award, compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, highlights PLHS's status among the top quartile of rural hospitals nationwide.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 211 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown, South Dakota, man, Gokoh Frank Brown, age 29, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison following his conviction for Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse of a Minor. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentencing on November 3, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 211 min read


Demolition Slated to Begin for New Development Near Former City Hall Site
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A new, multi-year construction project is set to begin in downtown Watertown near the former City Hall building. Weather permitting, demolition work, led by a private developer, is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marking the start of a significant transformation for the area.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 211 min read


Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026 List
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has once again been recognized for exceptional performance, earning a spot on Newsweek's America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026 list. This repeat achievement underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care and positive patient experiences for the community.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 211 min read
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