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Oct 20, 20251 min read

Travel South Dakota Wins Second Consecutive Gold w3 Award for Email Marketing

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travel South Dakota has once again earned a prestigious Gold w3 Award, this time for its "Travel South Dakota" consumer email series. This marks the second year in a row that the organization has received the top honor from the w3 Awards.

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Event flyer for Veterans/Military Appreciation in Florence on Nov 8, 2025. Features U.S. flag, camouflage pattern, and detailed event info.

Joy Ranch to Host Veterans/Military Appreciation Event in Florence

Northeast Radio SD News - Florence, SD - Veterans, service members, and their families in the Watertown area are invited to a special Veterans/Military Appreciation Event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota in Florence.

Oct 20, 20251 min read

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Brookings Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Late-Night Highway 14 Collision

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A two-vehicle collision late Friday night near Brookings has left one driver with serious, life-threatening injuries and hospitalized several others. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of SD Highway 14 and 466th Avenue at approximately 11:43 p.m. on October 17.

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Two Drivers Hospitalized After Bruce-Area Accident Involving Semi and Bus

Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A two-vehicle accident on Friday, October 17, near Bruce, South Dakota, resulted in two drivers being transported to Brookings Hospital for evaluation. Both individuals were later released.

Oct 20, 20252 min read

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Henry Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault After Shooting Arrow into Bedroom Door

Northeast Radio SD News - Henry, SD - A Henry man has been arrested on felony charges after a domestic dispute escalated to include a bow and arrow on Saturday evening, according to a news release from the Codington County Sheriff's Office.

Oct 20, 20251 min read

U.S. seasonal maps show temperature and precipitation outlooks for Dec-Feb 2025-26. Areas marked "Above," "Below," and "Equal Chances."

La Niña Forecast Points to Cooler, Wetter Winter for Northern Plains

U.S. seasonal maps show temperature and precipitation outlooks for Dec-Feb 2025-26. Areas marked "Above," "Below," and "Equal Chances."

Oct 20, 20252 min read

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South Dakota’s $694 Million in ARPA Water Grants Now Fully Allocated, Deadline Looms

South Dakota has allocated all of its nearly $694 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for water infrastructure, and now officials are racing to spend it before a 2026 federal deadline.

Oct 20, 20254 min read

Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A 48-year-old Brookings woman died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce early Sunday morning. The incident happened at approximately 6:05 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the intersection of SD Highway 30 and 471st Avenue. Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates that a 2023 GMC Sierra, driven by a 53-year-old man from Arlington, was traveling east on 204th Street. The Sierra reportedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with 471st Street, where it collided with a 2007 Ford Edge, driven by the 48-year-old Brookings woman traveling north on 471st Avenue. Both vehicles came to rest in the northeast ditch. The driver of the Ford Edge sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the GMC Sierra sustained minor injuries and was reported to have been wearing a seatbelt. Seat belt use for the driver of the Ford Edge is under investigation. T

Brookings Woman Dies in Sunday Morning Crash Near Bruce

Northeast Radio SD News - Bruce, SD - A 48-year-old Brookings woman died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce early Sunday morning.

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A 41-year-old Castlewood woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation into illegal drug activity on the 100 block of West Main Street in Castlewood led to the discovery of Methamphetamine. The incident began on Friday, October 10, 2025, when the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the Lake Norden Police Department K9 Unit, to conduct a check of a facility at the designated location starting at 9:11 a.m. Following the initial discovery of Methamphetamine at the scene, the Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate the matter throughout the weekend and sought to locate an individual involved. On Monday evening, the 41-year-old woman turned herself in to the Codington County Detention Center. She has been charged with: • Class Five Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance • Class Four Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone •

Drug Charges Filed Against Castlewood Woman Following Investigation

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A 41-year-old Castlewood woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation into illegal drug activity on the 100 block of West Main Street in Castlewood led to the discovery of Methamphetamine.