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Codington County Tax Opponents Launch Petition Drive in Watertown to Force Vote on Ordinance 83
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local group opposed to Codington County’s newly adopted gross receipts and use tax will begin circulating a petition Thursday, July 30, seeking a public referendum on Ordinance 83, according to organizers.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 292 min read


Watertown Post 17 Falls to Rapid City Post 22 in South Dakota Class A Legion Baseball Tournament Opener
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Rapid City Post 22’s offense proved every bit worthy of its No. 1 seed Tuesday, collecting 13 hits to hand Watertown Post 17 a 10–2 loss in the opening round of the South Dakota Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 292 min read


Early Returns Show Larry Rhoden Leading Statewide in Republican Governor Runoff; Local County Breakdowns Released
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Early results from the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial runoff show Larry Rhoden holding a substantial lead statewide as counties continue reporting precinct totals.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 284 min read


Watertown Women’s Leadership Conference “Limitless” Returns Aug. 4 at Lake Area Technical College
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second annual “Limitless: Women Rising Together” conference, a half-day leadership event dedicated to empowering, connecting, and elevating women in both their personal and professional lives.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 282 min read


Flat Trailer Tire Sparks Multiple Grass Fires Along SD Highway 22 Near Castlewood
Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon after nearly a dozen 911 callers reported multiple small grass fires burning along the south ditch of SD Highway 22, stretching from east of Castlewood near 460th Avenue to Interstate 29.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 281 min read


Watertown Traffic Alert: North Broadway Closing, North Maple Reopening for 5th Avenue Construction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of upcoming traffic changes tied to the 2026 street construction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 281 min read


Elkton Kitchen Grease Fire Near 486th Avenue Under Investigation by Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
Northeast Radio SD News – Elkton, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says a kitchen grease fire prompted a response Monday night at a residence near the intersection of 486th Avenue and 209th Street.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 281 min read


South Dakota Landowners Have Until August 15 to Enroll in Prairie Dog Control Programs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) are reminding landowners that enrollment for the state’s prairie dog control programs closes August 15.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 272 min read


Watertown Planning Commission Approves Alley Vacation for Business Expansion Near 7th Street SE
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026‑33, clearing the way for the vacation of a 14‑foot‑wide unimproved alley in Block 7 of Davlin’s Addition, located between 7th and 8th Street SE and bounded by 9th and 10th Avenue SE.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 272 min read


Watertown Planning Commission Approves Annexation, R-1 Zoning for 13th Avenue NE Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday approved both the annexation and R‑1 zoning designation for a 13,558‑square‑foot portion of land located south of 2700 13th Avenue NE, allowing the property owner to construct a conforming accessory structure.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 273 min read



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