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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) continued its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour on Friday night at the Hamlin vs. De Smet football game, using the event to connect with the community, award a scholarship, and recognize student-athletes. This marked the seventh stop on the college's regional tour.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting new entrepreneurs across the state. The program, called NextGen Business Builders, is a 13-month professional development and networking program for individuals who have owned their business for five years or less.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - A combine was reported as a complete loss after catching fire north of Castlewood on the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, 2025. The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office and the Castlewood Fire Department were dispatched to the scene of the fire. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Two women, one from Slayton, Minnesota, and another from Aberdeen, South Dakota, have been sentenced in federal court after being convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing, which Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange of the U.S. District Court oversaw.

OMAHA, Neb. (Oct. 1, 2025) — For the second time in the past three months, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, sank below growth neutral.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Fire Rescue is marking Fire Prevention Week from October 5–11, 2025, by focusing on the safe use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries. The national campaign theme this year is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Manufacturing Week Awards, a program recognizing outstanding professionals who contribute to the strength and success of the city’s manufacturing sector. The awards were held in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to convene on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for its regular session. The meeting agenda includes several administrative and financial items, starting with the Consent Agenda.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lieutenant Chris Noeldner has retired from Watertown Fire Rescue following 24 years of dedicated service to the community. Watertown Fire Rescue announced the retirement, recognizing Lieutenant Noeldner's significant contributions to the department. According to the announcement, Lieutenant Noeldner was known for his steady and dependable presence, his commitment to the job, and his consistent prioritization of the team and the com