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Brookings County Deputies Arrest Sioux Falls Man After 140‑MPH Pursuit
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A Sioux Falls man was arrested late Monday night after allegedly leading Brookings County deputies on a high‑speed pursuit that reached speeds over 140 miles per hour, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 101 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Third-Degree Rape of Intoxicated Minor
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to two decades in the state penitentiary following his conviction for the rape of an intoxicated juvenile last fall.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 102 min read


Sisseton Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison in Fentanyl Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Sisseton, SD - A Sisseton woman has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for her role in a 2023 fentanyl overdose death in Aberdeen and for later failing to appear for sentencing, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 102 min read


Overnight Storms Bring 90 MPH Winds, Tree Damage, and a Confirmed Tornado Near Henry
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Severe thunderstorms swept across northeast South Dakota early Wednesday morning, producing widespread wind damage, downed trees, and a confirmed tornado near Henry, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service in Aberdeen.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 102 min read


City Announces New Phone Numbers for Building Permit Inspections
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Community Development Department has introduced new phone numbers for residents, contractors, and developers to use when scheduling building permit inspections.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 91 min read


Expanding the Broadcast: District Approves Amendment to ArrowTV Sponsorship Contract
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 8 meeting, the Watertown School Board unanimously approved an amendment to its exclusive ArrowTV sponsorship agreement with Dakotaland Federal Credit Union and DFS Insurance.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 92 min read


The “Fourth Column” Debate: Watertown School Board Grapples with Elementary Grading Policy
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 8, 2026, meeting of the Watertown School Board, a routine first reading of the district’s grading policy (Policy IKA) evolved into a debate on educational philosophy, student motivation, and standards-based assessment.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 93 min read


Superintendent Danielsen Provides Detailed Strategic Plan Update: Enrollment, Facilities, Staffing, and Long‑Range Priorities
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen delivered a detailed update Monday night on the Watertown School District’s ongoing strategic plan work, outlining progress in enrollment trends, staffing needs, facilities planning, and long‑range district priorities.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 93 min read


Watertown School Board Approves $92,000 Furniture Purchase for LATC’s New Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved a $92,000 furniture purchase for Lake Area Technical College’s new Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab, following last month’s construction bid award for the facility.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 91 min read


Watertown School Board Awards $232,000 Construction Bid for LATC’s New Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved a $1,490,000 construction bid for Lake Area Technical College’s new Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab, a first‑of‑its‑kind facility designed to support one of LATC’s fastest‑growing agriculture programs.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 82 min read



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