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Five More Convicted in Massive ‘Feeding Our Future’ Fraud Scheme
Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced five more guilty pleas in the sprawling “Feeding Our Future” fraud investigation, bringing the total number of convictions in the case to 63.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


Visit Watertown Announces 2026 Tourism Awards and Grand Opening of New Downtown Office
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local tourism landscape is about to look a little different. During a live broadcast on Monday, March 23, the leaders of Visit Watertown announced that they are officially moving their headquarters to the historic Goss Opera House and are now seeking nominations for the 2026 Tourism Awards.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


DCI Investigating First Officer-Involved Shooting of 2026 in Box Elder
Northeast Radio SD News – Box Elder, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday, March 21, in Box Elder. The incident, which involved the South Dakota Highway Patrol, marks the first such shooting in the state this year.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


Sioux Falls Woman Sentenced to 20 Years Following Near-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A 39-year-old Sioux Falls woman will spend the next two decades in federal prison following a June 2025 fentanyl distribution case that nearly claimed a woman’s life.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 231 min read


Downtown Watertown Seeking New “Collective Director” to Lead District Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Downtown Watertown Collective is officially on the hunt for a new leader to serve as the Downtown Collective Director, a role designed to act as the primary “connector and catalyst” for the city’s heart.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


Qury Fire Reaches 70% Containment as Operations Transition
Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - Firefighting efforts on the Qury Fire are entering a new phase as officials announce significant progress in containing the blaze. As of Sunday, March 22, the fire is reported at 9,168 acres with 70% containment.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


Watertown Planning Commission Recommends $2.1M ‘Affordable Housing’ TIF for Harmony Hill Subdivision
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the approval of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district designed to bring 40 new affordable single-family homes to the community.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


Board Waives Immediate Sidewalk Requirement for Southeast Contractor Shop
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment has voted to remove an immediate sidewalk installation requirement for a new development in the city’s southeast industrial corridor, siding with a local developer who reasoned the infrastructure would effectively lead to nowhere.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


6-Foot Privacy Fence Variance Approved for Southeast Watertown Corner Lot
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A variance was granted to property owner Andrew Wiese at 527 3rd Street SE, allowing for the replacement of a 6-foot privacy fence that exceeds current city height restrictions for front yards.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 221 min read


Lake Kampeska Homeowners Secure Variance for Large Garage Addition
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Jason and Stephanie Lenards received the green light to move forward with a substantial expansion of their property at 434 S Lake Drive after the Board of Adjustment granted a side yard setback variance.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


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