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Codington County Commissioners Approve June Financial Reports, Claims, and Meeting Reschedule
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved several routine financial and administrative items, including the Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer, the Register of Deeds monthly report, a meeting reschedule due to the upcoming runoff election, county claims, and a personnel step increase.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Approves Motion Sensor Lighting Upgrade at Memorial Park Bath Houses
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a long‑awaited electrical upgrade at Memorial Park, voting to install motion‑activated light sensors in all bath houses after learning the facilities have operated with lights on 24 hours a day throughout the camping season.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 151 min read


Codington County Community Services Reports Rising Homelessness Needs, New Staff, and Transitional Housing Push in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust delivered a data‑rich monthly report Tuesday, outlining rising service demands, new staff onboarding, Medicaid billing challenges, major federal and state grant opportunities, and substantial progress on the county’s systems‑of‑care facility now owned by Codington Connects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 155 min read


Codington County Auditor Reports Rising Runoff Election Turnout, Lower 2027 Budget Request
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten delivered her monthly report Tuesday, noting steady increases in voter turnout ahead of the July 28 Republican runoff election and outlining her proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a significant overall decrease.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Health Nurse Reports Rise in Postpartum Depression Symptoms, Completed School Immunization Audits
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s Community Health Nurse Codi Storm delivered her first‑half 2026 report to commissioners Tuesday, outlining stable referral numbers, completed school immunization audits, expanded outreach efforts, and a growing focus on postpartum depression support.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 153 min read


Elkton Man Dies After Skid Loader Accident in Brookings County
Northeast Radio SD News – Elkton, SD - A 40‑year‑old Elkton man died Tuesday afternoon after being ejected from a skid loader and becoming trapped underneath the machine, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 151 min read


Watertown Arrows Split Doubleheader With Brookings as Jackson McClemans Powers Game 2 Win
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On a night dedicated to honoring its senior class, the Watertown Arrows bounced back from a tough opener to earn a doubleheader split against Brookings Tuesday at Watertown Stadium.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Commissioners Withdraw Tax Deed Auction Bid, Set New July 30 Auction Date
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to formally withdraw a bid submitted by Amanda Schleich for a tax deed property auction held on July 7.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Codington County Jail Construction Remains on Track Despite Weather Delays
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners received a detailed progress update Tuesday from Tyler Klatt of Tegra Group, who reported that construction of the new county jail continues to advance steadily despite weather‑related delays.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 142 min read


LIVE w/ Mount Olive - Watertown SD Lutheran for Common Bond Quartet on July 22, 2026
In this fun interview, Julie Miller and Lori Fox stop by the studio to share the heartwarming story of how a winter trip led to bringing the award-winning Common Bond Quartet all the way from Ashland, Kentucky, right here to Watertown!

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read



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