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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional 911 Center Manager Troy VanDusen recently joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss the center’s regional impact, technological advancements, and his personal reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. VanDusen, who was a Watertown police officer on September 11, 2001, reflected on how local public safety, commercial flight groundings, and local infrastructure protection dramatically evolved in the immediate aftermath

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.