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Brookings Fire Department Plans New Downtown Station After 65 Years of Service
Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - After 65 years of service, the Brookings Fire Department’s Main Fire Station is preparing for retirement. Built in 1960—the same year Elvis Presley was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and John F. Kennedy was elected president—the downtown station has long stood as a pillar of public safety. But according to Fire Chief Troy Hughes, the time has come for a modern replacement.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 232 min read


Federal Jury Convicts Hawaii Man in Attempted Assassination of President Trump
Northeast Radio SD News – West Palm Beach, FL - A federal jury has convicted Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, of Hawaii, for attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump in a planned sniper attack at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The verdict marks a decisive moment in a case that gripped national attention and underscored the growing threat of political violence.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 232 min read


South Dakota Girls Hockey Weekend Returns to Watertown with Expanded Lineup
One of South Dakota’s most anticipated youth sports weekends returns this fall as the South Dakota Girls Hockey Weekend takes over the ice in Watertown.
The event, now a staple in the state’s hockey calendar, will be held on October 18–19 and is free of charge to all registered participants, thanks to generous sponsorships and community fundraising efforts.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 222 min read


Watertown High Celebrates 86th Legend at Homecoming
In a commanding display of tradition and unity, Watertown High School proudly presented the 86th Legend of the Arrows during its annual homecoming ceremony. First performed in 1939 by the Masked and Thespians, the Legend has become a cherished rite of passage for generations of Arrow Nation.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 222 min read


Minnesotans! Sanford Health wants your ticks!
Sanford Health is calling on the public to help track ticks across Minnesota.
Residents can collect ticks found on themselves or their pets and submit them as part of the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science project, according to a news release from Sanford Health.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 222 min read


💜💛 Arrow Pride Soars for Homecoming Week 2025 in Watertown 💛💜
2025 Watertown Arrows Homecoming Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - It’s officially Homecoming Week in Watertown, and the Arrows...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 222 min read


Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported East of Rapid City
A Rapid City man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred Friday evening on South Dakota Highway 44, approximately eight miles east of Rapid City.
According to preliminary information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash took place at 5:19 p.m. on Friday, September 19, near mile marker 58. The driver, a 53-year-old male from Rapid City, was operating a 1994 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide when a deer entered the roadway. The rider was u

Steve Jurrens
Sep 221 min read


Andrew Sebek Promoted to Lieutenant at Watertown Fire Rescue
Watertown Fire Rescue has announced the promotion of Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Andrew Sebek to the rank of Lieutenant, effective October 1st. Sebek, who joined the department in 2013, will take command of B-Shift, bringing over a decade of experience and leadership to the role.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 221 min read


Kitchen Fire Contained on 7th Ave NE; One Taken to Hospital for Smoke Exposure
Just before 10:00 PM on Sunday, Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a reported kitchen fire in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue NE. Crews arrived on scene with Engine 4, Engine 3, Medic 5, and Battalion 1. Upon arrival, responders learned that a resident had already extinguished the flames. However, heavy smoke continued to linger throughout the home. WFR personnel entered the residence and confirmed that the fire had been successfully extinguished and was contained to the

Steve Jurrens
Sep 211 min read


NAWIC Dakota Prairies to Host Industry Appreciation Mixer in Watertown
The Dakota Prairies Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is inviting professionals, partners, and community members to its upcoming Industry Appreciation Mixer, set for Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion in Watertown. The event celebrates the vital connection between the construction and manufacturing sectors, bringing together leaders and workers from both industries for an evening of networking, recognition, and e

Steve Jurrens
Sep 211 min read
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