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Watertown Rep. Josephine Garcia to Chair South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee Meeting in Pierre
Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD - Watertown State Representative Josephine Garcia (R-Watertown) will lead South Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee as Chair when it convenes for its first meeting of the 2026 interim. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT in Room 413 of the State Capitol in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 132 min read


Sturgis Rally Traffic Down Nearly 8% Through First Six Days, SDDOT Reports
Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - Vehicle traffic entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is trailing historical averages by nearly 8% through the first six days of the event, according to data released by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT).

Steve Jurrens
Aug 132 min read


Deuel School District Receives $10,757 Donation from Deuel County Farmers Union Pride Pump Program in Clear Lake
Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - A local fuel initiative has turned everyday fill-ups into considerable support for local education. The Deuel School District received a $10,757.01 donation thanks to the Deuel County Farmers Union (DCFU) Pride Pump Program and matching funds from cooperative lender CoBank.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 131 min read


Watertown School Bus Stop Dispute Escalates as Waverly-South Shore Rejects Boys & Girls Club Drop-Off Change; Other Districts Forced to Adjust
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the Watertown School Board’s unanimous vote on August 10 to eliminate the Boys & Girls Club as an approved pick-up and drop-off site for surrounding school districts, area school leaders have issued public updates—leading to an impasse over state law, safety standards, and student transportation.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 134 min read


Codington County to Hire Quality Control Expert for New Watertown Detention Facility Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving to hire a quality control expert to oversee the installation and performance of major mechanical systems in its new detention facility project, commissioners learned during Tuesday’s meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 132 min read


Codington County Commissioners Test Public Call-In Line After Watertown Resident Raises Concerns Over Law Enforcement Radio Encryption
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Public comment at Tuesday’s Codington County Board of Commissioners meeting featured local resident James Simmons raising questions regarding public phone access, proposed law enforcement radio encryption, and county legal reporting, prompting commissioners to test their call-in system live in commission chambers.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 133 min read


Codington County Commissioners Approve 2026 Election Precinct Consolidation, $1.07M in Claims
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved precinct consolidations for the 2026 General Election, authorized more than $1 million in net county claims, and processed routine monthly financial reports during Tuesday’s meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 122 min read


Codington County Commissioners Weigh 2027 Budget Cuts, Court-Appointed Attorney Costs in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners continued their fiscal planning for 2027 on Tuesday, taking a close look at line items for commission operations, contingency funds, court-appointed attorneys, and soil conservation.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 123 min read


Codington County Coroner Reports 2025 Death Trends, 2027 Budget Request and Radio Upgrade Needs in Watertown, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Coroner Terry Sorensen presented his department’s annual report and 2027 budget request to the County Commissioners, highlighting death investigation trends from 2025 and mid-2026 before navigating a discussion over law enforcement radio upgrades.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 123 min read


Codington County Equalization Office Begins Lake Reappraisals, Tax-Exempt Property Review in Watertown, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Equalization Office is tackling a busy late-summer schedule that includes ongoing property reappraisals, staff hiring, and preparations for a mandatory five-year review of tax-exempt properties across the county.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 121 min read



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