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Watertown City Council Tackles Decades-Old Sewer Cost Recoveries, Eyes New Fees to Fund Future Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council convened tonight for an extensive work session to address a long-standing and complex financial hurdle: the collection of “cost recoveries” for sanitary sewer infrastructure, some of which have been sitting on the books since the 1970s.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 294 min read


Watertown Rotaract Club Launches to Connect Young Professionals Through Service and Leadership
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Young adults in Watertown have a new avenue to serve, lead, and connect with the formation of the Rotaract Club of Watertown. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Watertown, S.D., this community-based service club is inviting individuals ages 18 to 40 to join its growing ranks.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 293 min read


2 Hospitalized, Including 13-Year-Old, After Two-Vehicle Crash on SD Highway 30 Near I-29 in Brookings County
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A two-vehicle collision on South Dakota Highway 30 near the Interstate 29 interchange left two people hospitalized on Thursday afternoon, including a 13-year-old passenger.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Set for Tuesday Night Around Lake Kampeska
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program has announced that adult mosquito populations have reached levels sufficient to trigger spraying in several local areas.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


South Dakota Storms Produce 131 MPH Wind Gusts as NWS Surveys Damage
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Severe thunderstorms swept across South Dakota early Monday morning, June 29, 2026, bringing destructive, hurricane-force winds to the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen has released a preliminary summary of the highest wind reports, with peak gusts reaching an astonishing 131 mph.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 292 min read


Kemp Avenue in Watertown Closed Between Maple Street and Broadway for Utility Work
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division has issued a public service announcement regarding a temporary road closure on Kemp Avenue due to water main and utility work.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


Codington County Courthouse, County Offices Closed July 3 for Independence Day Holiday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has announced that the Codington County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


Hospital Hill Run Raises $2,000 for Prairie Lakes Caring Club House in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On Saturday, June 13th, over 170 runners and walkers gathered for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Hosted by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, the event generated $2,000 to support the ongoing mission of the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 292 min read


Watertown Post 17 Arrows Swept by Rapid City Post 22 in Sunday Doubleheader
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After severe weather forced a Saturday postponement, the Watertown Post 17 Arrows hit the diamond on Sunday but couldn’t find their footing, dropping both games of a doubleheader to the Rapid City Post 22 Hardhats, 4-3 and 12-2.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 292 min read


Kranzburg July 4th Traffic Advisory: Alternate Route Recommended from Watertown to Avoid Highway 212 Delays
Northeast Radio SD News – Kranzburg, SD - As Kranzburg, South Dakota, prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day this 4th of July, the Codington County Sheriff’s Office is urging attendees traveling from Watertown to use an alternate route to avoid significant traffic delays.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 281 min read



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