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Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State legislators from Districts 7 and 8 gathered on Saturday for a public forum to update constituents on key issues as the 2026 Legislative Session moves toward its final weeks. The “Legislative Coffee” event featured a detailed look at the state budget, the debate over legal gender definitions, and the potential entry of hyper-scale data centers into the South Dakota economy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Plans for a new multi-family housing development at 1031 1st Avenue SE have received a vital lifeline. The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant a one-year extension for a previously approved setback variance, allowing developers to move forward with the construction of a fourplex.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move to address the city’s ongoing demand for childcare, the Watertown Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new day care facility located at 1018 6th Street SE.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health is calling on agricultural producers, farm owners, and field employees to stay vigilant against the New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that can cause severe injury or death in livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Students from Florence High School are putting the finishing touches on their recipes and business strategies as they prepare to represent their community at the 2026 South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows clearly proved their strength on Saturday at the Region 1A tournament, performing well in Dell Rapids to win the team championship with 244.0 points.

The Senate Taxation Committee voted 4–3 on Friday to kill Senate Bill 243, ending Sen. John Carley’s proposal to replace property taxes with a retail “transaction fee” that supporters said could eliminate owner-occupied property taxes first.

Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - Two individuals were transported to the hospital Saturday evening following a single-vehicle rollover accident just east of White.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a major announcement that signals a new chapter for the Watertown tourism industry, Executive Director Anjelica Uthe of Visit Watertown revealed that the organization will be relocating its headquarters to the heart of the city’s historic district. Starting April 1, 2026, Visit Watertown will take up residence in the historic Goss Opera House, moving into the space formerly occupied by Maud’s Mercantile.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 2026 Legislative Session approaches the critical “crossover” deadline, State Representative Dylan C. Jordan (R-District 4) reports a week of high-stakes voting marked by a major push for property tax reform and new oversight for higher education funding.