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Watertown Development Company Highlights Nearly $5 Million in Investments at Annual Meeting
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company highlighted nearly $5 million in development investments over the past 18 months, elected four incoming board directors, and heard a keynote address from former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken during its 46th annual meeting held at Joy Ranch.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 254 min read


South Dakota District 4 House Candidate Emelia Enquist Discusses Property Taxes, Data Centers in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emelia Enquist, a Democratic candidate for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD live in the Watertown studio to discuss her background, campaign priorities, and approach to representing rural communities in Pierre ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 243 min read


Act Like You’ve Been There Before
Theodore Roosevelt had a saying that he learned from football:
“Don’t flinch, don’t foul, hit the line hard.”
That sounds like Roosevelt. But it also captures something we’ve forgotten about sports.
In 1905, football was in trouble. Eighteen players died and 159 suffered serious injuries. Some colleges were considering abandoning the game altogether. Roosevelt, who believed deeply in vigorous competition, called leaders from Harvard, Yale and Princeton to the White House.

Lucas Kobat
Oct 244 min read


Brookings County Crash Sends One to Hospital; Semi-Trailer Fire Reported on I-29
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Authorities in Brookings County responded to a two-vehicle injury crash on Thursday evening and an early-morning semi-trailer fire on Interstate 29 on Friday, according to a media release from Brookings County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Sgt. Thomas Chester.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 232 min read


Codington County Sobriety Checkpoints Planned for November 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 15 counties, including Codington County, throughout November.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 231 min read


Sheridan Township Polling Location: Holiday Inn Express in Watertown for Nov. 3, 2026 Election
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters in Sheridan Township will cast their ballots at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Watertown for the upcoming 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 231 min read


Codington County Producers Eligible for Emergency Loans After Drought and Heat
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agricultural producers in Codington County are now eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans to help recover from drought and heat-related losses.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 231 min read


Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Award Winners
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Celebration Awards on Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2026, honoring local business leaders, organizations, and community members whose leadership and service have strengthened the Watertown community over the past year.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 222 min read


Clark, SD, Man Eric Stormo Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison in Codington County Meth Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 32-year-old Clark man has been sentenced to the South Dakota State Penitentiary following his eighth drug-related felony conviction in Codington County Circuit Court.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 222 min read


Watertown Cheer and Dance Head to 2026 South Dakota State Championships; Eight Earn All-ESD Honors
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School competitive cheer and dance teams will travel to Rapid City this weekend for the 2026 South Dakota High School Activities Association State Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance Championships, following the announcement of eight Watertown student-athletes to the 2026 Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference All-Conference teams.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 222 min read



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