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South Dakota Economic Development Lawsuit Ends as A1 Development, Bad River and Kyle Peters Agree to Dismissal
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A lawsuit between prominent South Dakota economic development firm A1 Development Solutions and a former associate has concluded after all parties agreed to a mutual dismissal. On August 28, 2026, Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Carmen A. Means officially signed an Order of Dismissal with Prejudice, closing the case permanently without awarding costs to any party. This ruling followed a joint stipulation filed by the plaintiff and

Steve Jurrens
Sep 32 min read


South Dakota Confirms First Anthrax Case of 2026 in Meade County Beef Herd
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Anthrax has been confirmed in a South Dakota beef herd currently located in Meade County, according to a news release from the South Dakota Animal Industry Board. This marks the first confirmed case of anthrax in 2026.
State Veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller says the cow/calf herd first began experiencing unexplained deaths while pastured in Butte County, where exposure is believed to have occurred. The cattle were later moved to M

Steve Jurrens
Sep 31 min read


Watertown Police Department Welcomes New Full-Time and Reserve Officers in Watertown, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has added three new members to its ranks, welcoming two full‑time officers and one reserve officer.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 31 min read


Brookings Girl, 6, Injured in Car-Bicycle Crash at Medary Avenue and Fifth Street South
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A six‑year‑old girl was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car–bicycle collision at a Brookings intersection, according to reporting from Brookings Radio.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 31 min read


Watertown Realtor Carley Stewart Launches ‘A Closer Look’ Documentary Series Showcasing Local Businesses, City Leaders and Hidden Gems
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Have you ever truly stopped to look into your community instead of just looking over it? That’s exactly what local Mainstream Realty agent Carley Stewart is exploring in her new six-part documentary series, “A Closer Look: Watertown.” Recently featured on Northeast Radio SD, Carley shared the inspiration behind the project: a desire to showcase the hidden charms, hardworking small business owners, and essential services that make Wate

Steve Jurrens
Sep 22 min read


2 Killed, 3 Minneapolis Police Officers Injured in Downtown Apartment Shooting; Suspected Shooter Dead
Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - Two people have been killed, and a suspected shooter is dead following a chaotic Wednesday afternoon shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment building, according to AP News. Three Minneapolis police officers were also injured in the incident, which prompted a massive law enforcement response in the densely populated Loring Park neighborhood near the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 22 min read


Watertown Announces 2026 Street Construction Traffic Changes on 5th Avenue N
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes for its 2026 street construction projects, specifically impacting the Neighborhood Reconstruction Project on 5th Avenue N.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 21 min read


Lake Area Tech Foundation Celebrates Record Scholarship Support at Watertown Luncheon
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, bringing together recipients, donors, faculty, and state education leaders to celebrate student achievement and the transformational power of philanthropic support.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 23 min read


Former Watertown Surgeon Alan Christensen Scheduled for Jury Trial in Brookings County in Prairie Lakes Hospital Burglary Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A two-day jury trial has been scheduled for former Watertown surgeon Dr. Alan Christensen following a grand jury indictment and local judicial recusals in his criminal burglary case.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 22 min read


Lake Area Lofts Breaks Ground in Watertown, Bringing 110 New Housing Units Near Lake Area Technical College
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The landscape near Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is about to change drastically. Local leaders, college officials, and community members gathered this week to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Lake Area Lofts, a 110-unit residential housing project designed to support the region’s increasing student and professional populations.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13 min read



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