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Northeast Radio SD Leads in Regional Digital Space in First 90 Days
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Marking its first full quarter of operation, Northeast Radio SD has released a comprehensive performance report detailing a massive digital footprint that has surpassed initial projections. Since its launch on October 13, 2025, the station has successfully integrated 14 distinct platforms, making it the region’s most diversified media outlet.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 203 min read


National Security and Tax Reform: The Next Chapter for Applied Digital’s Deuel County Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The proposed Applied Digital AI factory in Deuel County aims to enhance local tax revenue and serve as a strategic effort to maintain American technological competitiveness globally.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 202 min read


Local Nonprofits Awarded Over $46,000 Through Giving Back 365
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Members of the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s Giving Back 365 program have distributed $46,073 in grants to 15 local nonprofit organizations, addressing a diverse array of community needs ranging from food security to youth arts.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 202 min read


Codington County Approves Over $150,000 in Rural Infrastructure Grants
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving forward with several major rural infrastructure projects after commissioners approved a new round of grant funding on Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 191 min read


Codington County Approves Policy Updates and Grant for Community Services
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved several updates to welfare guidelines and authorized a new health grant during their meeting last Tuesday.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 192 min read


Codington County Case Filings Exceed 1,400 for 2025
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County saw a rise in criminal activity in 2025, outpacing neighboring Brookings and Brown counties in total case filings.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 192 min read


Codington County Eyes Regulation for Data Centers as Construction Values Hit $19.7 Million
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County officials are looking to stay ahead of emerging technology trends, including battery storage and data centers, as the county concludes a year of steady construction growth.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 192 min read


Statewide Students Set to Compete in South Dakota State Spelling Bee
Northeast Radio SD News - Mitchell, SD - Twenty-five elementary and middle school students from across South Dakota have qualified to compete in the South Dakota State Spelling Bee on Feb. 7. The competition will take place at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, with the winner advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 192 min read


Johnson Issues Ultimatum to Postmaster General Over South Dakota Mail Delays
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Citing a downward trend in service performance and thousands of constituent complaints, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) is demanding accountability from the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership. In a weekly column released Friday, Johnson issued a firm deadline for improvement, stating he will call for the resignation of Postmaster General David Steiner if meaningful changes are not seen by July 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 182 min read


Bramble Park Zoo Mourns Loss of Longtime Resident ‘Bowser’
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Staff and visitors at Bramble Park Zoo are mourning the loss of a beloved fixture of the reptile department. The zoo announced that Bowser, a prominent Alligator Snapping Turtle, was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, January 14, following complications from cancer.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 182 min read


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