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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation's Women & Giving program has granted $46,090 to 14 local nonprofit organizations this year. The funds are earmarked to help women and children in the community overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Northeast Radio SD News - Groton, SD - Groton native and author Lee T. Raines has released his sixth book, Legends and Legacies in South Dakota Sports. The book is now available for purchase in paperback and on Kindle through Amazon, with more information available at leeraines.com.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) released its 2024-25 Report Card, revealing improvements in academic performance across the state, including the highest high school graduation rate in ten years. Within this context of overall progress, several local school districts demonstrated exceptional performance, particularly in student growth and math proficiency.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The federal criminal case against Jeffrey Allen Koistinen is moving forward in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona following a series of significant procedural rulings, including the resolution of a potential conflict of interest involving his defense team.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – Edmunds County, SD - A Belle Fourche woman was killed and two others sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 12 on Thursday evening, approximately eight miles west of Roscoe.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force has finalized a set of recommendations designed to deliver over $348 million in property tax relief to South Dakota homeowners, representing an estimated 25% cut. The plan, announced by Task Force Chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, and Vice Chair, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, focuses on combining immediate homeowner relief with long-term fiscal reforms.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a warning on October 24, 2025, advising residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 could be delayed or disrupted if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has announced a legislative proposal to provide substantial state funding to support the expansion efforts at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. The plan involves offering 0% interest loans of up to $15 million for each airport during the upcoming legislative session.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved a Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) Loan of up to $15 million for SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc., aimed at bolstering new investment and job creation in Sioux Falls.