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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a meeting dominated by economic development strategy and fiscal debate, the Watertown City Council on Monday night greenlit two new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts designed to inject nearly 200 new affordable housing units into the local market.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The next phase of the Harmony Hill residential development took a step toward reality as the City Council conducted first readings for two ordinances related to the project. The ordinances seek to annex and zone new land to accommodate “compact” single-family housing.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved forward with an administrative step for the upcoming 5th Avenue North Reconstruction project by approving a construction administration agreement with Civil Design, Inc. (CDI). The agreement, totaling $161,660.00, represents a reduction in costs as the city prepares to begin work on the major thoroughfare.

Northeast Radio SD News - Wallace, SD - In the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region, where the rhythm of the tractor often clashes with the nesting cycles of wild waterfowl, 18-year-old Madison Grimm is carving out a new legacy—not just with a paintbrush, but with a high-tech incubator and a bottle of clear nail polish.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Bramble Park Zoo is inviting local students to trade their bedrooms for the zoo grounds this spring break. The zoo has officially announced its Inaugural Spring Break Lock-In, a first-of-its-kind overnight experience designed specifically for students in grades 6 through 12.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move set to shake up South Dakota’s Republican primary, Navy veteran and local business owner Justin McNeal has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. McNeal, a political newcomer, is positioning himself as a grassroots alternative to two-term incumbent Senator Mike Rounds, focusing his campaign on fiscal responsibility, term limits, and a return to “principled leadership.”

House Education Committee lawmakers in South Dakota decided on Monday to postpone a plan that would have limited student cell phone usage during school hours.  The decision came after critics argued that local districts already have established policies and should retain autonomy over the matter.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows wrestling program delivered an unforgettable performance this past weekend at the 2026 SDHSAA State Individual Wrestling Championships.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local authorities are investigating a serious head-on collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 20, resulting in serious injuries and a citation for a teenage driver.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will convene Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall to deliberate on an agenda highlighted by “workforce” housing initiatives and long-term lease agreements at the Watertown Regional Airport.