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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


“Making the Sausage” — WDC Announces 53-Acre Expansion and Pivot Toward “Missing Middle” Housing
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Economic development is rarely a process of instant gratification. For Chris Clifton and the Watertown Development Corporation (WDC), it is a marathon of infrastructure, planning, and high-stakes real estate development that he describes with a simple metaphor: “making the sausage”.

Steve Jurrens
May 13 min read


Registration Open for 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has announced that registration is now open for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
May 12 min read


Visit Watertown Highlights Local Economic Impact During National Travel and Tourism Week
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visit Watertown is joining destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the travel industry’s role in economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Steve Jurrens
May 12 min read


South Dakota Attorney General Files Explanation for Proposed Voter Citizenship Amendment
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially filed a draft title and explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to clarify voter eligibility requirements in South Dakota. The measure, if approved by voters during the November 3, 2026, general election, would explicitly state that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote in the state.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 302 min read


Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local Emergency: Oven Fire in Watertown

Steve Jurrens
Apr 302 min read


Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Dr. Melissa Meidinger and Mark Nelson Unpack the “Four Cs of Credit” (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special broadcast live from Watertown on Northeast Radio SD, with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens, local business experts gathered to mark Financial Literacy Month by providing a masterclass in small business ownership. Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the SBDC, and Mark Nelson of GrowSD joined forces to demystify the complexities of business lending and the critical steps required for both startups and established busi

Steve Jurrens
Apr 304 min read


Art, Music, and Marathons: Downtown Watertown Collective Prepares for Jam-Packed Spring and Summer Season (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The heart of Watertown is beating faster as the Downtown Watertown Collective gears up for a series of events designed to bring art, music, and community spirit to the streets. Michael Heuer and Jill Makepeace sat down with Northeast Radio SD to give a preview of what’s in store, starting with the much-anticipated “Art of Downtown” this weekend.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


District 4 House Candidate Gary Hudiburg Outlines Vision for Workforce, Mental Health, and Community Assets
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June primary approaches, Gary Hudiburgh, a candidate for South Dakota House District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss his unique background and his plans to “reclaim communities at risk.”

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


Codington Connects: Bright Start is Empowering First-Time Mothers Across South Dakota (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Navigating the journey of motherhood for the first time can be as daunting as it is rewarding. To bridge the gap between pregnancy and early childhood development, Bright Start, a program under the South Dakota Department of Health, is offering a lifeline to families across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


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