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Superintendent Warns of Potential "0% Increase" in State Funding; Board Prepares for Legislative Session
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the second semester begins, Watertown School District officials are turning their attention to the South Dakota State Capitol, where a proposed freeze in K-12 funding has sparked concerns over the district’s future budget.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


Rossman Announces Re-election Bid for Watertown School Board
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown School Board member Roshal Rossman has “officially” entered the race to retain her seat in the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 121 min read


Watertown School Board Reports Positive Finances and Community Support for Students
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board began the new year on a high note Monday night, announcing that a wave of community generosity has effectively cleared several negative student meal accounts.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


State Representative Matt Roby Announces Campaign for District 5 Re-election
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Matt Roby officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing District 5.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


Watertown Woman Now Faces Official Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge
Mugshot of a woman in a blue "Minnesota" shirt, next to an image of a gavel. Text: "Watertown Woman Now Faces Official Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge."

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


Operation: Prairie Thunder Concludes 10th Round of Saturation Patrols in Brookings
Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The 10th set of saturation patrols under Operation: Prairie Thunder (OPT) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The two-day operation in Brookings focused on interdicting criminal activity and enhancing road safety through shared regional resources.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


Watertown Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Incident
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman is facing a first-degree attempted murder charge following a stabbing incident that left a man with life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 121 min read


Does South Dakota need a special conservation fund?
South Dakota relies on certain fee revenue and federal dollars for projects to improve wildlife habitat, including grassland conservation. Now, organizers are looking at other states with more dynamic funding streams and wondering if the same can be done here.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 112 min read


GFP Commission Proposes Changes to Lake Albert Refuge Status and Regional Hunting Rules
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Albert, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission introduced several key proposals during its January meeting held at the Pierre Ramkota on January 8-9, including a change for local property owners at Lake Albert.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 112 min read


Watertown Police Department Honors Excellence at Annual Awards Banquet
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department recently held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to recognize exceptional performance, commemorate dedicated service, and foster teamwork between agency personnel and the community.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 102 min read


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