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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Assisted Living Community, making it the only assisted living community in South Dakota to receive the honor this year, according to the organization’s announcement.

This Northeast Radio SD newscast, aired on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, covers several local developments in Watertown, South Dakota, as well as a legislative visit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rotary Scholarships, awarding five local students $1,000 each for their essay submissions and commitment to academic excellence and service.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the nation marks National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3–9, 2026), leaders from the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota and Visit Watertown gathered Tuesday to highlight the staggering economic contributions of the visitor industry. With a record $5.1 billion in visitor spending recorded in 2025, the industry has cemented its status as the state’s second-largest economic driver.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Arrow Booster Club, managed through the Arrow Education Foundation, has announced a $25,000 contribution to support construction of the new Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex for the Watertown School District.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds returned to Watertown on Tuesday to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new $28 million Army National Guard vehicle maintenance shop. While funding for the project was previously secured as part of a larger $406 million federal investment in South Dakota’s defense infrastructure, the groundbreaking marks the start of a critical upgrade to the state’s National Guard capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association (WBA) set a new fundraising record Friday night, bringing in $34,000 during the 2026 Hall of Fame First Pitch Outing at Second Street Station. The annual banquet celebrated the community’s baseball heritage while generating crucial support for local athletes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State leaders, industry partners, and students gathered Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for the 24th Annual Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Technical College (LATC). This cornerstone event highlighted the institution’s pivotal role in shaping South Dakota’s workforce and economic future. The event served as both a celebration of recent milestones and a roadmap for ambitious campus expansions to address critical national labor shortages.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Downtown Watertown Collective has announced the hiring of Raina Carter as the organization’s first-ever Downtown Director, marking a new chapter in coordinated efforts to strengthen and enhance the city’s historic downtown district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday evening to a garage fire at the intersection of 2nd Street and 6th Avenue SE, arriving to find smoke coming from a detached single‑stall structure.