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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For Siri Bach, serving on the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s (WACF) Youth Council has been much more than an extracurricular activity—it has been a masterclass in community impact.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new season of public art is officially underway in Watertown as 16 unique sculptures have been installed across the community for the 2026–2027 Artwalk exhibit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) is proving once again that the future of the community starts in the classroom. Through its annual Area School Partnership Program, the Foundation has awarded a total of $6,000 in grants to three local school districts, funding innovative projects that fall outside the lines of standard school budgets.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Hockey Association (WHA) recently celebrated a milestone in community spirit and remembrance, presenting a $2,500 gift to the Christopher (Chris) Rieb Fund. The donation, presented to Dr. Mark and Susan Rieb on behalf of their late son’s fund, is held by the Watertown Area Community Foundation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s Bramble Links Disc Golf Course has earned statewide recognition, landing at #4 on UDisc’s 2026 list of top disc golf courses in South Dakota, according to a release from the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue assisted the Florence Fire Department on Thursday after a wildland fire broke out south of 164th Street and 451st Avenue, according to a media release from WFR.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – In a recent deep-dive interview with Northeast Radio SD, representatives from Codington Connects and the Restart Initiative highlighted a critical shift in how the community approaches addiction and recovery from incarceration: the rise of Peer Support.

Joy Ranch Event Coordinator Mallory Olsen recently sat down with Northeast Radio SD to share some exciting updates, upcoming events, and the heartwarming growth happening at the ranch! From new facilities to adorable new arrivals, there is so much to look forward to this season.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington Connects is inviting families to celebrate the start of summer at its second annual “Splash Into Summer: Summer Kick Off” event on Thursday, May 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Foundation Plaza in downtown Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the South Dakota sun begins to warm the prairie, the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is shifting into high gear. In a recent local broadcast, Chamber representatives and partners from Midwest Bank unveiled a packed summer schedule designed to bring the community together, support local businesses, and protect the town’s financial assets.