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Watertown City Council to Consider Surplus Sale of Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Bleachers
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider declaring a set of telescopic bleachers at the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center as surplus property during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 31 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider 2027 Asphalt, Road Salt Bids as Costs Rise
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider awarding bids for Project No. 2621 on its consent agenda during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, covering petroleum products and street maintenance materials for fiscal year 2027.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 31 min read


Northeast South Dakota 4-H Shooters Earn Top Finishes at 2026 State Championships
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The 2026 South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports season concluded with outstanding performances from young marksmen statewide, highlighted by exceptional achievements from Codington County competitors and neighboring athletes in Deuel, Clark, Day, Grant, and Hamlin counties.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 36 min read


The Kobat Corner: A New Column, If You Can Keep It
September 17th, 1787—Elizabeth Willing Powel, a prominent socialite, stood outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia as the members of the Constitutional Convention filed out. She asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?"

Lucas Kobat
Oct 33 min read


South Dakota Injects $7.2 Million into Rural Emergency Medical Services
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota is directing $7.2 million in Rural Health Transformation (RHT) funding toward 25 local projects designed to modernize and stabilize Emergency Medical Services (EMS) statewide. Governor Larry Rhoden announced the funding allocations, emphasizing the critical need for rapid, reliable emergency care in rural, Tribal, and frontier communities.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 32 min read


2026 South Dakota Police Study Details Watertown Police Staffing, Salaries, Budget and Equipment
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Office of the Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Investigation Statistical Analysis Center has released the 2026 Police Study, detailing comprehensive statewide management data for police departments.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 24 min read


Watertown Police Urge Parents to Monitor Children’s Online Activity Amid Digital Communications Investigation
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is urging parents and guardians to stay actively involved in their children’s online activity as officers continue an investigation involving digital communications. While no additional details of the case are being released, the department is emphasizing proactive steps families can take to keep young people safe online.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 21 min read


Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Traverse Lake Near South Dakota Border, GFP Warns Boaters
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed zebra mussels in Traverse Lake, along the Minnesota–South Dakota border near Browns Valley. Because the lake directly borders South Dakota, Minnesota officials notified South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) of the new aquatic invasive species detection.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 11 min read


Watertown, SD Opens 2026–27 Winter Sump Pump Variance Applications
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has opened its annual application window for seasonal sump pump variances, allowing residents and businesses to temporarily discharge sump pump water into the sanitary sewer during the winter months.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 12 min read


Watertown, SD: Delta Dental Mobile Program Provides $35,000 in Free Dental Care to 54 Children
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - More than 50 Watertown children received critical dental care last week as the Delta Dental Mobile Program wrapped up a five‑day community visit, providing over $35,000 worth of services to families.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 12 min read



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