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Watertown Officer Alexis Buysse Named South Dakota’s Officer of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown police officer whose work has helped reshape the community’s approach to mental health has received one of South Dakota’s highest law‑enforcement honors.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 162 min read


Codington County Announces Delay in June 2nd Primary Absentee Ballots
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Auditor’s Office has issued a notice to voters regarding a delay in the availability of absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2nd Primary Election. While the absentee voting period is legally scheduled to begin 46 days prior to the election, ballots will not be available on the first day of that window.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 162 min read


Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Thursday, 4/16/26
Community Events & Youth Programs
Goss Opera House Summer Camps: The Goss Opera House is offering free creative arts programs this summer, funded by the Watertown Area Community Foundation.
June 24: "Passport to the Arts" day camp for students entering grades K-6, featuring global crafts and dance.
August Programs: Two Missoula Children's Theatre productions are scheduled for grades 1-12. Auditions for Beauty Lou and the Country Beast begin August 3, followed by

Steve Jurrens
Apr 162 min read


Under the Sea in Watertown: High School Set to Debut “The Little Mermaid”
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The halls of Watertown High School are buzzing with more than just the usual end-of-semester nerves. This week, the drama department is trading its sneakers for fins as it prepares to bring the Broadway version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the DD Miller Auditorium.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 163 min read


Castlewood First Graders Meet “Dale” the Snowplow in SDDOT Touch‑a‑Truck Event
Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - First graders at Castlewood School got an up‑close look at the machinery that keeps South Dakota’s roads safe during a special Touch‑a‑Truck event organized by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 151 min read


Highway 25 North of Highway 20 to Close for Construction Beginning April 21
Northeast Radio SD News – Bradley, SD - Motorists traveling in northeast South Dakota will encounter a long-term road closure later this month as construction begins on a section of South Dakota Highway 25.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 151 min read


South Dakota Flu Season Sees Fewer Deaths and Hospitalizations Than Recent Years
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s 2025–2026 influenza season resulted in fewer deaths and hospitalizations than many recent flu seasons, according to data released this week by the South Dakota Department of Health.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 152 min read


Watertown Tourism on the Rise: Visit Watertown Announces Awards and New Headquarters at Goss Opera House
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tourism in Watertown is hitting a high note as city officials report consistent growth in sales tax revenue and a fresh chapter for the city’s tourism hub. Anjelica Uthe, Executive Director of Visit Watertown, joined Northeast Radio SD this week to discuss the city’s upward trajectory and several major milestones on the horizon for 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 152 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison in Fentanyl Case
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in the city.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 151 min read


Los Angeles Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years for Role in Multistate Drug Trafficking Operation
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for his role in a multistate drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 152 min read


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