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Implementation of SB 216 Targets Property Tax Relief for South Dakota Homeowners
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State officials are outlining the rollout of Senate Bill 216, a legislative package passed during the 2025 Session designed to alleviate property tax burdens for owner-occupied properties.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


Rounds Introduces “Life at Conception Act” to Extend Constitutional Protections
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced the Life at Conception Act, a piece of legislation aimed at legally recognizing a right to life by extending 14th Amendment protections to unborn children.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


Watertown Entrepreneur Selected for South Dakota Retailers Association’s Inaugural NextGen Cohort
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association has introduced Watertown’s Lisa Converse of Element as a member of its inaugural NextGen Business Builders cohort.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


JAG-SD Students Take Part in “Capitol Conversations” During 2026 Legislative Session
Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


USD Launches State’s First Hub for Digital Accessibility
Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - As organizations across South Dakota prepare for sweeping new federal digital accessibility standards, the University of South Dakota (USD) has launched a pioneering center to lead the state’s efforts in removing online barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


88-Year-Old Woman Injured, 31-Year-Old Man Evaluated
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash at a busy Watertown intersection sent one driver to the hospital and left another vehicle a total loss on Thursday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 221 min read


Celebrating Resilience: Four Graduates Honored at Codington County Treatment Court
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Treatment Court on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, celebrated the graduation of its 65th through 68th participants. The ceremony, held during the court’s regular Session, highlighted the transformative journeys of Ashley Fentiman, Aaron Orris, Chantel Hart, and Harmony Likens.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


WWII-Era Land Restrictions Lifted to Fuel Watertown Economic Development
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has reached a historic milestone in its land management, officially clearing the final hurdles to release airport property from World War II-era federal restrictions.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


Watertown City Council Approves “Plus One” Firefighter Staffing Model
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to ensure the continuity of emergency services on Tuesday by authorizing a new “Plus One” firefighter staffing position for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


Watertown’s Ranum Continues Service as Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board Elects Leadership
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board elected new leadership during its meeting Tuesday in Pierre, with Watertown representative Julie Ranum continuing her role as a key voice for the region on the state level.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 212 min read


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