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Watertown City Council Unanimously Approves Facilities Assessment Contract
Hands hold a red speech bubble with "ASSESSMENT" text. Logos for Watertown, SD, and Northeast Radio are visible, along with a green...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


New Non-Profit Launches Royal Family KIDS Camp for Foster Children in Northeast SD
Royal Family Kids Camp - Watertown, SD Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For The Children - Glacial Lakes, a new non-profit...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


USD Professor Michael Hook Subject of Student Petition Following Termination
change.org photo Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - A group of students at the University of South Dakota has launched an online...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Darwin ‘Joe’ Dame Receives Prestigious Price-Rees Award for Dedication to Wastewater Management
Northeast Radio SD News Special Program - Positively Watertown: The Bright Side of the Community - Darwin “Joe” Dame, a Wastewater...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Former Lawmaker Karen Soli
US flag at half-mast against a clear blue sky, indicating mourning or respect. "Northeast Radio SD" logo in the corner. Northeast Radio...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Avon Teacher Named 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year
Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher from the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. South Dakota Secretary of Education Joseph Graves announced the award at a banquet held in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
Graves commented on Haenfler’s reputation and teaching approach. “Becky Haenfler has a wonderful reputation at Avon School District as being an engaging educator whose teaching style gets kids excited about r

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 148 min read


Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden
Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden - Northeast Radio SD Northeast News SD - Aberdeen, SD - The...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 141 min read


Daly Records Historic High Score at Sanford International
FILE - John Daly tees off on the second hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Welcomes New Full-Time Firefighter
Watertown Fire Rescue officially welcomed a new full-time member to its ranks this week, reinforcing the department's standard for having all crew members certified as both firefighters and paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedic Camdyn Rieffenberger was given his black helmet by Chief Rowland, marking the end of his probationary period. The black helmet is a long-standing tradition that signals a firefighter's promotion from probationary to permanent status.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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