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Service and Spirit: Watertown Middle School Students Honored in Annual Optimist Essay Contest
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The power of service took center stage at Watertown Middle School (WMS) on Wednesday, April 29, as the Watertown Optimist Club celebrated the winners of its annual Essay Contest.

Steve Jurrens
May 42 min read


Watertown Considers New “Demo-to-Build” Incentive to Tackle Blight
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tearing down a building for the benefit of redevelopment in Watertown might soon get a little easier on the wallet. On Monday night, the Watertown City Council will review Resolution No. 26-17, a proposal to launch a Special Disposal Incentive Program to turn blighted neighborhood spots into new residential foundations.

Steve Jurrens
May 32 min read


City to Declare Lake Kampeska Phosphorous Filtration Plant as Surplus Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider declaring the Lake Kampeska Phosphorous Filtration Plant, located at 336 South Lake Drive, as surplus property. The move would allow the city to sell the long‑inactive facility at a future public sale.

Steve Jurrens
May 32 min read


Yankton Pitching Silences Watertown in Doubleheader Sweep
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Yankton’s pitching staff overpowered Watertown on Sunday, delivering back‑to‑back dominant performances to secure 2–0 and 4–1 victories in a doubleheader matchup.

Steve Jurrens
May 32 min read


False Report of Shots Fired Leads to Arrest in White
Northeast Radio SD News – White, SD - A White, SD man was arrested Saturday evening after investigators determined he fabricated a report of being shot at while driving between Brookings and White, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
May 31 min read


Lake’s Five RBIs Lead Watertown to Opening Win Before Lynx Rally in Game 2
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A dominant opening performance from Jonathan Lake lifted Watertown to a 12–5 victory in Saturday’s first game against Brandon Valley, but the Lynx answered with an explosive 18–8 win in the nightcap to split the doubleheader at Watertown Stadium.

Steve Jurrens
May 22 min read


Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners Receive Grant, Expand Youth Garden Program; Plant Sale Set for May 16
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners have been awarded a 2026 Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grant totaling $377, supporting the continued expansion of their youth gardening program at the Watertown Area Boys & Girls Club.

Steve Jurrens
May 22 min read


Injury Crash Near Bryant Sends One Driver to Hospital
Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - One person was injured early Wednesday morning after a two‑vehicle crash on SD Highway 28, about four miles east of Bryant, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
May 21 min read


LATC Opens New Dental Radiography Lab to Support Expanding Dental Programs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has completed construction of a new Dental Radiography Lab in its 100 Building, a project designed to expand hands-on training opportunities for students in the school’s growing dental programs. According to the release, the lab is expected to be ready for student use before the end of the spring semester.

Steve Jurrens
May 22 min read


Glacial Lakes Energy Invests $371,000 in Rural Safety with Grants to 34 Fire Departments (Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to rural emergency response capabilities, Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) announced this week that it has awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 fire departments across the region. The funding, part of GLE’s newly launched Fire Department Grant Program, was distributed to both career and volunteer departments located within a 50-mile radius of the cooperative’s four ethanol plants.

Steve Jurrens
May 23 min read


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