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Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Policies in Girls' Sports and Private Spaces
Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Minnesota on Monday, March 30, 2026, alleging that the state’s policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in female sports violate Title IX.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


Brookings County Firefighters Extinguish Dual Grass Fires on Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Fire crews in Brookings County were kept busy Saturday afternoon, responding to two separate grass and brush fires occurring within 30 minutes of each other. According to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, neither incident resulted in injuries or monetary property damage.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office Reports String of Arrests Over 11-Day Period
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding several arrests made across the county between March 18th and March 28th, 2026. The incidents ranged from drug-related offenses and DUI stops to sex offender compliance violations.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


NWS Technology Credited with Early Detection of Brush Fire Near Gary
Northeast Radio SD News – Gary, SD - Rapid response and high-tech monitoring are being credited for the quick containment of a brush fire west of Gary on Saturday afternoon.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 291 min read


Watertown Honors Local Heroes on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Today, Sunday, March 29, marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time dedicated to recognizing the profound sacrifices made by veterans and their families, and offering a long-overdue proper “welcome home” to the men and women who served.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 292 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol Announces April Sobriety Checkpoints
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced it will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 16 counties in April, including several counties right here in the northeast region.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 291 min read


Nurturing the Future: SDRA’s Next Gen Program Empowers South Dakota’s Emerging Business Leaders
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The future of South Dakota retail isn’t just about what is on the shelves; it’s about the community and innovation behind the counter. In a recent episode of Northeast Radio SD’s “We Believe in Business,” leaders from the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) and local entrepreneurs gathered to discuss the success of the inaugural Next Gen Business Builders cohort.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 272 min read


Influenza Season Winds Down in South Dakota: A Look at 2025-2026 Data
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Public health officials report that the 2025-2026 influenza season in South Dakota is beginning to wind down after peaking in early February. However, newly released data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveal that this season has been more active than the historical average, driven largely by an aggressive strain of the virus.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 272 min read


Governor Rhoden Signs Six Landmark Education Bills to Enhance Classroom Safety and Support Student Nutrition
Northeast Radio SD News – Aberdeen, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden visited Aberdeen on Friday to finalize a package of education legislation, signing six bills intended to improve classroom safety, expand student nutrition, and bolster special education funding across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 273 min read


Governor Rhoden Signs Five Key Bills to Strengthen South Dakota's Rural Infrastructure and Agriculture
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has officially cleared his desk of the final legislative items of the Session, signing five key bills on Friday aimed at fortifying South Dakota’s rural infrastructure and supporting its agricultural economy.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 273 min read


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