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Codington County Human Services Reports High-Intensity Client Needs, Progress on Housing and Childcare Initiatives
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust reported on service delivery, successful grant funding, and community-wide collaborative efforts focused on housing and childcare during the County Commission meeting last Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


California Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering organization operating between California and South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Attorney General Jackley Forms New Task Force to Review Open Meetings Laws
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the creation of a new Advisory Task Force Committee on Open Meetings Laws, which will convene for its first meeting on Tuesday, November 25, in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


South Dakota Community Foundation Launches Major Grant Initiatives for 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has approved three new strategic initiatives to support nonprofit organizations across the state. Beginning in January 2026, the foundation will open funding opportunities focused on Child Wellbeing, Housing, and Workforce Development.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


State Education Department Honors Milbank Elementary for English Learner Success
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education announced today that Milbank Elementary School has been recognized as an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School. The commendation highlights the school’s excellence in serving students with special needs, specifically English Learners (EL).

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakotans of Holiday Scams
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging holiday shoppers to remain vigilant against fraud as the shopping season intensifies, warning that scammers are as active as ever.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20252 min read


DCI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Beresford
Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an Aurora man Friday night in Beresford.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Sim South Dakota: NPN Launches New Election Simulation Model Ahead of 2026 Races
Northern Plains News is launching a new election-analysis project that uses modeled simulations to show how South Dakota’s major 2026 races behave under shifting turnout and support patterns.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Watertown Council Maps Out Decade of Spending; Streets and Inflation Top Concerns
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the city's Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2027-2036 on Wednesday night, laying out a financial roadmap for the next decade of infrastructure, equipment, and community projects.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Watertown Chamber Honors Scholarship Winners and Names Laurie Johnson 'Ag Advocate of the Year'
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee celebrated the future of local agriculture and recognized a dedicated community leader during the scholarship and awards portion of its annual Farm Business Banquet on Thursday night.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 21, 20252 min read
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