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Lake Area Tech Enrollment Hits Record High as Graduates See Rapid ROI
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) reports an increase in enrollment and good job prospects for recent graduates, despite national trends in higher education.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


Local Libraries Join Forces: Digital Collection Expansion Now Live for Watertown Residents
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Reading just got a lot more expansive for residents of Northeast South Dakota. The South Dakota State Library (SDSL) has officially launched a new Reciprocal Lending Agreement (RLA), effectively opening the digital doors of libraries across the state to local cardholders.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


Watertown Figure Skate Club Dominates at Magic City International
Northeast Radio SD News – Minot, ND/Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) made a powerful statement this past weekend, sending 19 skaters to compete in the prestigious Magic City International Skate Competition. Facing a high level of regional and international competition—including clubs from Skate Canada, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and more—Watertown athletes delivered nearly 100 individual routines and secured historic team victories.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 93 min read


SDHSAA Announces State Wrestling Dual Championship Pairings
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) has officially released the pairings for the upcoming Class “A” and Class “B” State Wrestling Dual Championships. The event is scheduled for February 13-14, 2026, at T.F. Riggs High School.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 91 min read


Medical Emergency Leads to SUV Crash into Watertown Business
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – After receiving a media release from the Watertown Police Department, it has been learned that a medical emergency is being cited as the cause of a single-vehicle accident that sent one man to the hospital Monday morning after his SUV struck a local business in southwest Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


Vehicle Strikes Local Business in Southwest Watertown; One Hospitalized
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle accident Monday morning after an SUV struck a local business in southwest Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 91 min read


Young Builders Lay the Foundation: Watertown Hosts Successful Block Kids® Competition
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The sounds of clicking bricks and intense concentration filled the air this past Saturday as the NAWIC Dakota Prairies Chapter #394 hosted its annual Block Kids® Competition.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


Watertown Economy Hits New Milestone: 2025 Sales Tax Revenue Surpasses $11 Million
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s economy showed steady growth in 2025, with annual sales tax collections reaching new heights. The recent year-end report shows that the city’s 1st Penny (General) and 2nd Penny (Capital) sales taxes each brought in over $11.19 million, reflecting a 6.13% increase over the previous year.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


Preview: Watertown School Board to Vote on $1.8M HVAC Project, Superintendent Contract, and Staff Awards Tonight
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight, Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at the District Office. The Session, which will be livestreamed, covers a wide range of district business, from infrastructure overhauls to recognizing the district’s top employees.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 93 min read


Watertown Man Charged with 20 Counts of Possessing Child Pornography
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing 20 felony counts of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the South Dakota Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read


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