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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Two local organizations are teaming up to bring a night of luck and community spirit to Watertown this March. The Lions Club of Watertown and the Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) have announced the return of Bingo Night, a joint fundraiser supporting the ToePick Ice Productions Theatre on Ice National Teams.

Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank/Brookings, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has issued a public alert following a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident of Grant County. Health officials warn that the individual visited several high-traffic locations in Milbank and Brookings while infectious late last month.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch of South Dakota, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for individuals with special needs, has received a major boost for its upcoming Night to Shine event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Ortonville, MN - Local fire crews battled an early morning structure fire at Casey’s General Store on Wednesday, Feb. 4, successfully preventing the flames from claiming the entire building.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota legislative session crossed its third-week milestone, the halls of the State Capitol were filled with spirited debate over healthcare funding, agricultural standards, and fiscal responsibility. With nearly 500 bills now introduced, lawmakers from Districts 4 and 5 are wrestling with significant policy shifts that could reshape the state’s rural landscape.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Watertown Optimist Club will join thousands of volunteers across the globe to celebrate Optimist Day. This annual observance, held on the first Thursday of February, recognizes the “optimism in action” provided by club members who work year-round to support local youth and strengthen the community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a recent episode of “The People’s Pulse,” Watertown Mayor Ried Holien joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss a transformative week in local government marked by significant debate over downtown revitalization and the introduction of life-saving law enforcement technology.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), recently appeared on Northeast Radio SD’s new program, “The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Dream. Start. Grow.” to discuss the comprehensive support available to local business owners.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The luck of the Irish is returning to Watertown early this year. In a live interview with Northeast Radio SD, Ashley Johnson, Director of Community Engagement for the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, outlined a month-long celebration that promises community spirit, cash prizes, and family-friendly fun.