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Watertown Gears Up for "Super" Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local law enforcement and community members are preparing to brave the icy waters of Lake Kampeska for the annual Watertown Polar Plunge, a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


Representative Jordan Withdraws Fireworks Bill, Advocates for Ag Education in Second Week of Session
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - District 4 Representative Dylan Jordan (R-Watertown) is highlighting the second week of the 2026 Legislative Session, marked by the withdrawal of a fireworks-related bill and ongoing efforts to support agricultural education.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


Lake Area Tech Invites High School Seniors to Explore Career Paths at Senior Tech Day
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - High school seniors looking to get a jump-start on their career planning are invited to experience Lake Area Technical College firsthand during Senior Tech Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 232 min read


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


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