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Department of Justice Sues Minnesota and Local Entities Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Policies

The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office issued an alert on Monday, September 29, 2025, after two dogs were found running loose in rural Hazel. The Sheriff's Office received a call on Monday morning regarding the two dogs. They were last seen near the intersection of 447th Avenue and 182nd Street.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - A 27-year-old Estelline man was arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic complaint that led to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office was dispatched after a motorist called the Watertown Regional Dispatch Center at approximately 5:42 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The caller reported a vehicle stopped on the side of US Highway 81 near 179th Street with its hazard lights flashin

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Castlewood High School is gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming Week, packed with superhero flair, spirited competition, and community pride. This year’s theme— “With Great Power Comes Great Warrior Spirit”—sets the tone for a week of celebration, creativity, and Castlewood unity.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Seventeen students graduated on Friday from the South Dakota Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course, completing the intensive two-week training program. The graduates represent 14 different law enforcement and communication centers across the state.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Prairie Lakes Wellness Center (PLWC) reported a new high in membership units for August 2025, reaching 3,790 memberships. This figure matched the membership total recorded in May 2025 and represents an increase over the 3,594 memberships recorded in August 2024. Membership unit counts reflect one unit per membership, which may include two or more individuals in a family plan.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced that sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 16 counties across the state during October. The planned checkpoints will take place in the following counties: Brown, Brule, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Edmunds, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Pennington, Sanborn, Stanley, and Yankton.

As of September 26, South Dakota has reported a total of 74 human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV), according to the latest data. The cases span 30 counties across the state, and tragically, four fatalities have been attributed to the virus.

The Bramble Park Zoo is preparing to release three rehabilitated bald eagles back into the wild on Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m. The release event will take place at Thompson’s Point on Lake Pelican, offering the public a chance to witness the birds' return to their natural habitat. The three eagles were admitted to the zoo's Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Program after overcoming significant challenges, including West Nile virus and wing injuries.