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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 81st Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show concluded its festivities on Saturday, February 14, with the highly anticipated Northeast 4-H Calf Show. The event drew 51 youth participants from nine counties, including Brookings, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and Roberts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s premier rural healthcare providers, securing a spot on the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released new data showing a significant downward trend in crime rates across the state over the past year. Jackley attributed the improvements to law enforcement interdiction efforts and the proactive involvement of South Dakota’s citizens.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County will see an increase in property insurance premiums for the coming year, a move Raleigh Kettwig of Acrisure (formerly Fischer Rounds) attributed to rising construction costs and inflation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Angie Collignon, the Substance Use and Justice Program Coordinator, delivered the first annual report for the RESTART initiative, painting a picture of high success and community engagement since the program’s launch in April 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Department will soon receive a high-performance equipment upgrade following a unanimous vote by the Commissioners to approve the purchase of a new crack sealing machine.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County is seeing a “gold rush” for summer camping spots. Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf informed the board that online bookings for the upcoming camping season, which opened February 1, have already generated significant revenue.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust updated the Board of Commissioners on the success of recent community initiatives, specifically the high engagement surrounding local housing and childcare needs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey shared a positive progress report with the Codington County Commissioners regarding major infrastructure projects and seasonal road maintenance.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jay Roberts provided a comprehensive monthly update to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, highlighting a significant financial impact for local veterans and an uptick in seasonal assistance.