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Grant County Development Corporation Launches First-Ever $1.5 Million Capital Campaign to Accelerate Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Milbank, SD - The Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) has officially launched the first capital campaign in its over 40-year history, seeking to raise $1.5 million to address key community and economic development priorities in Grant County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Late Night Crash; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a two-vehicle collision late Monday evening at the intersection of 15th Avenue and 29th Street SE.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Watertown Planning Commission to Review Zoning to Potentially Allow Gas Stations in Light Industrial Areas
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission has initiated a review of the city’s zoning ordinance that could lead to allowing "service stations for motor vehicles" (commonly known as gas stations or C-stores) as a permitted use within the I-1 Light Industrial District.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Emily Jensen Crowned 2026 Watertown Area Snow Queen at Enchanted Forest Festival
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 2026 Watertown Area Snow Queen Festival culminated Sunday evening with a grand coronation at the Goss Opera House, where high school senior Emily Jensen was crowned the new Senior Snow Queen. The festival, which featured the theme “Enchanted Forest,” celebrated the community involvement and leadership potential of young women across the Watertown area.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


New Glacial Lakes Humane Society Facility Clears First Hurdle with Conditional Use Approval
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Glacial Lakes Humane Society has moved a step closer to building a new facility after the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Two Drivers Cited for Racing and Excessive Speed Near Lake Norden
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office stopped two vehicles engaged in street racing Saturday evening, with drivers recorded traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


DCI Investigates Saturday Night Shooting in Iroquois; Suspect Arrested
Northeast Radio SD News - Iroquois, SD - A Saturday night shooting incident at a home in Iroquois resulted in one man being injured and another being arrested, according to a release from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Driver Sustains Serious Injuries After Vehicle Submerges in Pond
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded to a serious incident Monday morning after a vehicle reportedly drove into a pond and became fully submerged.
On Monday, November 24, 2025, at approximately 9:52 AM, the Watertown Police Department, Watertown Fire Rescue, Codington County Emergency Management, and Codington County Search and Rescue were dispatched to the area of the 200 block of Challenger Way Southeast.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Two Juveniles Uninjured After Single-Vehicle Crash Near Lake Norden
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - Two juveniles sustained no injuries following a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night in rural Hamlin County.
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 10:21 p.m., the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash site on 194th Street, about a quarter-mile east of 447th Street, near Lake Norden. The Lake Norden Fire Department and Lake Norden Ambulance were also dispatched to the scene.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Codington County Highway Department Updates on Construction Safety, Approves Equipment Rate Increase
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Superintendent, Randy Falvey, presented updates on ongoing projects, winter readiness, and new equipment rental rates during the County Commission meeting last Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read
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