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Two South Dakota Men Indicted in Connection with the Death of 14-Year-Old McKenna Wendel
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A federal grand jury has indicted two South Dakota men following the death of a 14-year-old girl, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa announced on Thursday.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 182 min read


Lake Kampeska Resident Granted Front Yard Variance for Deck Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local homeowner’s plea to expand his outdoor living space was answered Thursday when the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a front yard deck at a Lake Kampeska property.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 183 min read


Watertown Board of Adjustment Approves Conditional Use for J&J Land Sales Gravel Mine, Imposes 10 Operating Conditions
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Thursday, allowing J&J Land Sales LLC to continue its gravel mining operations at a recently annexed property on the city’s edge. The approval, however, comes with a comprehensive list of ten strict stipulations designed to protect nearby residents and city infrastructure.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 184 min read


No South Dakota Cases in Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled Formula
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Health officials are urging parents and medical providers to be alert after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism was linked to a recalled powdered infant formula product. As of June 13, 2026, no cases have been reported in South Dakota, according to a statewide notice issued by the South Dakota Department of Health (SD‑DOH).

Steve Jurrens
Jun 182 min read


Watertown Post 17 Splits Thursday Games at Creighton Prep Tournament
Northeast Radio SD News – Gretna, NE - Watertown Post 17 bounced back from a shutout loss to open Thursday’s action at the Creighton Prep Tournament, responding with an 8–1 win over host Gretna to earn a split on day two of the event.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 182 min read


Watertown Post 17 Opens Creighton Prep Tournament With 12–6 Win Over Bryant, Arkansas
Northeast Radio SD News – Gretna, NE - Watertown Post 17 started strong at the Creighton Prep Tournament on Thursday, powering past Bryant, Arkansas, 12–6 behind a four-RBI performance from Cole Hansen.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 181 min read


Brookings Police Arrest Suspect in Two 2021 Armed Robberies
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the City of Brookings Police Department announced the arrest of a local man in connection with two separate armed robberies that took place in 2021.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read


Armed Homeowner Thwarts Early Morning Break-In Attempt in Arlington
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 1:29 a.m., law enforcement responded to an attempted break-in at a residence in Arlington.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read


Local Teen Injured in Motorcycle Accident Near Volga
Northeast Radio SD News – Volga, SD - A 17-year-old male from Volga was hospitalized Saturday evening following a motorcycle accident on local property.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read


County Administration Updates Jail Construction, Navigates Rain Delays as County Preps for Tax Deed Auction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners navigated an administrative agenda on Tuesday, ranging from updates on the highly anticipated new jail build to declaring surplus property for a summer tax deed auction.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 172 min read



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