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La Niña Forecast Points to Cooler, Wetter Winter for Northern Plains
U.S. seasonal maps show temperature and precipitation outlooks for Dec-Feb 2025-26. Areas marked "Above," "Below," and "Equal Chances."

Steve Jurrens
Oct 202 min read


South Dakota’s $694 Million in ARPA Water Grants Now Fully Allocated, Deadline Looms
South Dakota has allocated all of its nearly $694 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for water infrastructure, and now officials are racing to spend it before a 2026 federal deadline.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 204 min read


Brookings Woman Dies in Sunday Morning Crash Near Bruce
Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A 48-year-old Brookings woman died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce early Sunday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 201 min read


Drug Charges Filed Against Castlewood Woman Following Investigation
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A 41-year-old Castlewood woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation into illegal drug activity on the 100 block of West Main Street in Castlewood led to the discovery of Methamphetamine.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 201 min read


Watertown Sees Turnout for National "No Kings" Demonstrations
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A local demonstration, part of the national "No Kings" movement, took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event was organized to advocate for what participants described as the defense of democracy and constitutional principles.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 191 min read


Economist Highlights Asymmetric Growth and Persistent Inflation Challenges for U.S. and South Dakota Economies
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Jared McEntaffer, Chief Economist and CEO at the Dakota Institute for Business and Economic Analysis, addressed the Watertown Development Company (WDC) annual meeting to provide an analysis of the current business cycle, noting uneven growth across sectors and geographies, and persistent inflationary pressure.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 193 min read


Watertown Leaders Emphasize Collaboration to Overcome Housing, Land, and Workforce Challenges
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A panel of local leaders at the Watertown Development Company (WDC) annual meeting, moderated by David Strait of Austin Law, outlined key economic development successes and identified critical hurdles facing the community's future growth. The discussion focused on four core pillars: the banking community, manufacturing, city administration, and the municipal utility.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 193 min read


Codington County Reappraisal Delay Will Postpone Lake Kampeska Tax Impact Until 2028
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County's Director of Equalization, Shauna Constant, informed the Codington County Commissioners that the full property reappraisal for Lake Kampeska will not be completed this year, postponing the impact of new values on property tax bills until 2028.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 172 min read


County Approves Expedited Authority for Jail Construction Decisions to Prevent Delays
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The County Board of Commissioners has authorized its commissioner liaison to the jail project, along with the board chair, to approve minor design and construction provisionally changes up to $100,000 to prevent work interruptions on the new jail facility.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 172 min read


Watertown to be Featured on Hit Streaming Series 'My Town'
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown is set to be featured on the acclaimed streaming series “My Town,” a documentary show exploring the unique narratives of thriving small towns across the United States. The episode is designed to provide viewers with an authentic look at what it is like to live, work, and play in Watertown through the stories of its residents.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 172 min read
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