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South Dakota Rabies Cases Rise as CDC Warns of Nationwide Exposure Increase
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory following a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures and errors in administering rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The alert, designated HAN‑00533, was released September 10, 2026, and urges clinicians and public health officials to reinforce proper rabies risk assessments and treatment protocols.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 102 min read


Watertown Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Two People With Large Kitchen Knife
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing an aggravated assault charge after police say he threatened two people with a large kitchen knife Wednesday evening.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 101 min read


Codington County Vital Records, Marriage License Services Paused Sept. 14–17 in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — The Codington County Register of Deeds Office is alerting residents to a temporary service interruption next week as the state transitions to a new Vital Records system.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 101 min read


Brookings County Sheriff Investigates $800 Soybean Field Damage West of Brookings
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of intentional crop damage after a vehicle drove nearly half a mile through a soybean field west of Brookings earlier this month.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 101 min read


Watertown Rotary Students Help Bring New Little Library to 9th Street Near Bramble Park Zoo
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Two local students who attended this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp near North Platte, Nebraska, are being recognized for their contributions to a new community project: a Rotary‑sponsored Little Library now installed on 9th Street, just north of Bramble Park Zoo. RYLA campers Mollie Raasch and Brooklyn Varilek spent July 13–17 at the leadership development program, which focuses on building confidence, teamwork ski

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read


Watertown Yard of the Month August Winners Announced as 2026 Season Wraps Up
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Yard of the Month Committee has released its final list of honorees for the 2026 season, recognizing standout properties across all five city wards along with whimsical and business categories.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read


Watertown 14th Avenue Chip Seal Work Continues Between Highway 81 and 19th Street
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Chip seal improvements along 14th Avenue are moving forward as city crews continue work between Highway 81 and 19th Street, according to a public service announcement issued Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read


Lake Area Technical College Sets All-Time Enrollment Record as Watertown School Expands South Dakota Workforce Pipeline
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another milestone this fall, reporting its highest enrollment in school history as the institution continues expanding the number of skilled graduates entering South Dakota’s workforce.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 92 min read


Watertown Lions Club Moves Progressive Pot Bingo to Cloud 9 on Monday Nights
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Lions Club is relocating its popular Progressive Pot Blackout Bingo to a new venue and a new night beginning later this month.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read


Volga Vehicle Vandalized Again as Brookings County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Shattered Rear Window
Northeast Radio SD News – Volga, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of intentional damage after a vehicle’s rear window was found shattered for the second time in less than a year.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 91 min read



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