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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – Another major radio station transition is coming to Watertown. Connoisseur Media has announced an agreement to sell its six-station radio cluster in Watertown, South Dakota, to Riverfront Broadcasting. The transaction, which was made public on May 13, 2026, marks another divestment for Connoisseur following its recent spinoff of Brookings-area stations to local staff earlier this year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man wounded in an officer‑involved shooting outside Yankton High School in December 2024 has been sentenced to prison following his conviction earlier this year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Department will close a section of County Road 75 (460th Avenue) beginning Monday, May 18, to complete major bridge repair work.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A statewide series aimed at strengthening civic knowledge and media literacy is making a stop in Watertown next month. The free, nonpartisan program, “250+ Years of American Civics and News,” will be held Monday, June 8, at the Watertown Regional Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Shamrocks have announced two major leadership promotions within the organization. Anne Hanson has been elevated to Team President, filling the role vacated by outgoing president Ryan Bisgard. At the same time, Blake Theisen has been promoted to Vice President in addition to his current duties.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Community Services is celebrating one of its own, announcing that Paige Welling has been named South Dakota’s Community Health Worker (CHW) of the Year at the Annual CHW Conference. The award was presented by CHW SD Director Ben May, recognizing Welling’s statewide leadership and the measurable impact of her work.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has formally cast its support behind a series of statewide rule changes aimed at curbing the practice of “redshirting” and athletic reclassification in middle and high school sports. During its Monday night session, the Board voted unanimously to support three key amendments proposed by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) that would tighten eligibility requirements for student-athlet

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved a series of significant property and infrastructure measures during its Monday night session, ranging from specialized aviation equipment for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) to a long-term shared-use agreement for city tennis courts. The approvals reflect a mix of immediate operational needs and long-range community planning.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown community is bracing for a “whirlwind” week of celebration as both Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Watertown High School (WHS) reported that a combined 1,150 students are eligible to receive diplomas this month.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move to clarify the “unspoken” authority of elected officials over classroom materials, the Watertown School Board approved a revised curriculum review policy (Policy IGF) on second reading Monday.