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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The search is on for South Dakota’s top agricultural educators, as the South Dakota FFA Foundation has opened nominations for the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award. The award recognizes agricultural teachers for their dedication and crucial role in preparing students for successful careers in the industry.

Northeast Radio SD News - Sturgis, SD - A Watford City, North Dakota, man has pleaded guilty to one count of felony vehicular battery for an incident that occurred during the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, according to an announcement from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club is offering a free "Try Figure Skating" event for the community this Saturday, October 4, at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. It is open to all ages, and no prior skating experience is necessary to participate.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has announced the addition of licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Olivia Lepke, PA-C, to the staff of its General Surgery Clinic. Ms. Lepke joins surgeons Dr. Greg Gerrish, Dr. Kristopher Johnson, and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in providing care for patients with conditions affecting the skin, soft tissues, breast, and abdomen.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the cumulative and individual totals for its "Operation: Prairie Thunder" initiative, which concluded its third set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area on September 19, 2025. This effort involves the Highway Patrol working in coordination with city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Rebecca Heustess, a leading mentor and developmental figure in the construction and tile trades, was named the Tradeswoman of the Year at the Empowering Women in Industry 2025 Awards Gala, held this week in Chicago. The award celebrates a woman who demonstrates exceptional technical skill and commitment to advocacy within her trade.

Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a vehicle fire in the Watertown High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon, October 2, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A routine traffic stop in southeast Watertown on September 27 led to the arrest of a woman on multiple drug charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Terry Redlin Art Center is expanding its permanent collection this fall, announcing the acquisition of three more original oil paintings by the celebrated wildlife artist.

Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,” Hegseth said Tuesday to hundreds of military officials at a ceremony.