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Alexandria Man Killed in Fatal SD 42 Rollover Crash Southwest of Alexandria
Northeast Radio SD News – Alexandria, SD - Authorities say an Alexandria man was killed Friday night in a single‑vehicle crash about ten miles southwest of Alexandria.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read


Watertown Officials Address Lake Kampeska Weed Growth, ALPR Public Forum and Water Plant Redevelopment
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager delivered a series of community updates ranging from public safety events to environmental concerns at Lake Kampeska. Councilmembers also weighed in on the growing public discussion surrounding lake weed growth and upcoming traffic impacts from a local event.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 112 min read


Watertown City Council Approves New Ambulance Fees for Fire Rescue Services Starting Oct. 1
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑36, updating the city’s ambulance fee schedule to support more accurate billing for Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and specialized patient care. The new fees take effect October 1, 2026, and are designed to align with requirements from Medicare, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Veterans Administration (VA), and other third‑party payers.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 112 min read


Watertown City Council Accepts Calvin Industrial Park Infrastructure, Takes Over Maintenance
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Resolution No. 26‑34, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Calvin Industrial Park Second Addition after the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 112 min read


Watertown City Council Accepts Jurrens-Schulte Industrial Addition Infrastructure for City Maintenance
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑33, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Jurrens‑Schulte Industrial Addition following the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 112 min read


Watertown 21st Street West Closure Near Evolution Power Sports Begins Sept. 14 for Road Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of 21st Street West near Evolution Power Sports will close to through traffic beginning Monday, September 14, as the City of Watertown starts a road improvement project on the gravel section of the street.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Downtown Remembrance Ceremony in Watertown, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue hosted a solemn 25th-anniversary remembrance ceremony for the September 11 terrorist attacks at Foundation Plaza Downtown Watertown. Broadcast live by Northeast Radio SD, the 8:00 a.m. event brought together local first responders, veterans, and residents to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 112 min read


Astoria Man Killed in Lake County Crash Involving Riding Lawn Mower
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - An Astoria man died Wednesday evening in a single‑vehicle vs. pedestrian crash northeast of Ramona, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 101 min read


Watertown American Legion Post 17 to Display Avenue of Flags for Patriot Day on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Communities across the United States will pause on Wednesday, September 11, to observe Patriot Day, the annual day of remembrance honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, a milestone underscoring both the passage of time and the enduring impact of that day.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 102 min read


South Dakota Rabies Cases Rise as CDC Warns of Nationwide Exposure Increase
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory following a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures and errors in administering rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The alert, designated HAN‑00533, was released September 10, 2026, and urges clinicians and public health officials to reinforce proper rabies risk assessments and treatment protocols.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 102 min read



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