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Northeast Radio SD News – Wilmot, SD - South Dakota’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program (JAG‑SD) is celebrating major national recognition this week after outperforming all six national performance benchmarks — and a Wilmot educator is among those honored for exceptional service.

Northeast Radio SD News – Grant County, SD - Childcare providers across Grant County will soon have access to new financial support aimed at strengthening local childcare capacity, thanks to a major grant awarded this week.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Northeast General Auxiliary announced this week that its annual Extravaganza fundraiser at Just 1 More Casino was a major success, raising $10,870 to support children receiving care at the Shrine Clinic in the Twin Cities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held its annual organizational meeting Monday night, swearing in a returning member, selecting board leadership for the 2026–27 year, and formally setting meeting formats and election dates for the coming fiscal cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved several district policies during second readings, including a grading policy that prompted one of the most extensive discussions of the night.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s full 2026–27 budget and levy resolution, finalizing a $115.79 million spending plan and setting the property tax levy rates that will be forwarded to the Codington County Auditor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday conducted first readings for four policies, each tied to recent legislative changes or updates in state law, with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen emphasizing that the district has already been following the requirements but is now formally codifying them in policy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District’s family support specialist program, launched two and a half years ago to strengthen attendance and connect families with community resources, has concluded — but administrators say its impact will continue through newly reassigned staff roles.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Florence parent urged the Watertown School Board Monday night to reconsider a decision prohibiting out‑of‑town school districts from dropping students at the Boys & Girls Club after school, saying the change creates confusion, safety concerns, and contradicts long‑standing transportation arrangements families rely on.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Four South Dakota students pursuing careers in retail, business, and trades are getting a financial boost thanks to the South Dakota Retailers Association, which has awarded a record $18,500 in scholarships for 2026.