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Arizona Man Convicted in South Dakota Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking Case of Over 200 Pounds
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A federal jury has convicted a Glendale, Arizona man for his role in a major drug trafficking organization that moved cartel‑sourced methamphetamine and fentanyl into Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


2026 Tax Changes Explained: Key Updates, Deductions, and Refund Tips for Taxpayers
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota classifications by the county director of equalization: agricultural, owner‑occupied, or nonagricultural. While most local taxes are unaffected by classification, the newsletter emphasizes two major areas where it matters — how land is assessed and how much a property owner pays toward the School General Fund levy.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Sioux Falls Crypto Investor Benjamin Wiener Indicted in Alleged $20 Million Fraud Scheme
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls cryptocurrency investor is facing a sweeping federal indictment alleging a years‑long fraud and money‑laundering scheme that prosecutors say cost victims across South Dakota and Minnesota an estimated $20 million.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


T. Denny Sanford, South Dakota Philanthropist and Business Leader, Dies at 90
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - First PREMIER Bank, PREMIER Bankcard, and Sanford Health have announced the passing of T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota business leader and nationally recognized philanthropist whose giving reshaped health care, education, and community development across the region. He was 90.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Rise in 2026, BBB Revenue Jumps 10.53%
Watertown’s sales tax collections for the first six months of 2026 continue to trend upward, according to the city’s latest Sales Tax Comparison History report. Year‑to‑date figures show increases across the 1st Penny General Fund, 2nd Penny Capital Fund, and BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax, reflecting continued economic activity through mid‑year.
1st Penny – General Fund Up 4.23% Year‑to‑Date
The city has collected $4,515,242 in first‑penny revenue so far in 2026, compa

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


South Dakota Wins Permanent Injunction, $34K Penalty Against Patriot Warranty Co-Owner
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Friday that the state has secured a permanent injunction and $34,579 in civil penalties and attorney’s fees against Jack C. Yedid, co‑owner of Advanced Resources LLC, which operated in South Dakota as Patriot Warranty.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


South Dakota Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 as Cases and Mosquito Activity Rise
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting two human cases of West Nile virus so far this season, according to its latest surveillance update released July 17. The cases were identified in Jerauld County and Pennington County, with one classified as non‑neuroinvasive and the other as neuroinvasive, the more severe form of the disease. The neuroinvasive case resulted in one death, according to the report.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


Watertown Street Reconstruction Update: 3rd Street NW Closure Begins July 20 as 5th Avenue North Work Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street reconstruction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 171 min read


Building Community: Introducing the Harmony View Development! 🏡
We recently had a great conversation with Seth Fryer from Seppanen Contracting Inc. on Northeast Radio SD to discuss their exciting new residential housing project, Harmony View.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 162 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to Prison After Guilty Pleas in Child Sex Offense Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offenses, according to Codington County court records.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 161 min read



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