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Codington County Commissioners Approve Transitional Housing Grant Application Amidst Service Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move deemed crucial for the community’s social services infrastructure, the Codington County Commission approved an emergency application for a federal transitional housing grant.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


South Dakota Attorney General Demands Halt to Abortion Pill Advertising
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty J. Jackley has issued a cease and desist demand to Mayday Medicines Inc. (Mayday), ordering the company to immediately stop advertising the sale of abortion-inducing pills in South Dakota. The Attorney General stated that the company’s business practices appear to constitute a deceptive act or practice under state consumer protection laws.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


SDGFP Seeks Public Aid Following Wanton Waste of Pheasants Near Clark
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is asking the public for assistance regarding a recent incident of improper disposal and “wanton waste” of pheasant carcasses discovered in the Clark area.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


School Board Hears Legislative Update: Governor Recommends 0% Increase for Schools
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During last night’s administrative reports, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen provided the Watertown School Board with an update on recent legislative developments in Pierre, most notably the Governor’s proposed budget address and anticipated bills concerning property tax relief and school cell phone policies.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


McKinley Early Childhood Center Celebrates Success in Second Year
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an enthusiastic update last night on the progress of the McKinley Early Childhood Center (ECC), which is now in its second year of operation.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest in Multi-County ATM Fraud Case
Northeast Radio SD News - Clark, SD - A joint investigation conducted by the Clark Police Department and the Watertown Police Department resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Jose Burgos-Paqui on December 8, 2025, in connection with a series of ATM fraud incidents.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Spot on Inaugural Forbes’ Top Hospitals List
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has been named to the prestigious Forbes’ Top Hospitals 2026 list, a new national ranking that recognizes acute-care hospitals for delivering high-quality, safe, and value-driven care.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Garage Fire West of Elkton Destroys Structure and Two Vehicles
Northeast Radio SD News - Elkton, SD - A structure fire on Monday afternoon resulted in the total loss of a garage and two vehicles located two miles west of Elkton on SD Highway 13, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Competes for First-Ever National Title in Call of Duty
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Esports program is set to reach a new competitive high this Friday as its Call of Duty: Warzone 2v2 roster competes for the NJCAAE National Championship . The match, a best-of-five series against USC Sumter , is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. This appearance marks the program’s first national title contest since its inception five years ago, reflecting the rapid and successful growth of collegiat

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Watertown School District Approves Agreement to Combine 2026 Election with County
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District (WSD) and Codington County have formally entered into a combined election agreement for the June 2, 2026, election and all subsequent elections on the first Tuesday in June. This decision standardizes the process for local elections and aligns the district with recent state legislation.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read
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