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Visit Watertown Highlights Local Economic Impact During National Travel and Tourism Week
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visit Watertown is joining destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the travel industry’s role in economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Steve Jurrens
May 12 min read


South Dakota Attorney General Files Explanation for Proposed Voter Citizenship Amendment
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially filed a draft title and explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to clarify voter eligibility requirements in South Dakota. The measure, if approved by voters during the November 3, 2026, general election, would explicitly state that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote in the state.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 302 min read


Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local Emergency: Oven Fire in Watertown

Steve Jurrens
Apr 302 min read


Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Dr. Melissa Meidinger and Mark Nelson Unpack the “Four Cs of Credit” (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special broadcast live from Watertown on Northeast Radio SD, with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens, local business experts gathered to mark Financial Literacy Month by providing a masterclass in small business ownership. Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the SBDC, and Mark Nelson of GrowSD joined forces to demystify the complexities of business lending and the critical steps required for both startups and established busi

Steve Jurrens
Apr 304 min read


Art, Music, and Marathons: Downtown Watertown Collective Prepares for Jam-Packed Spring and Summer Season (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The heart of Watertown is beating faster as the Downtown Watertown Collective gears up for a series of events designed to bring art, music, and community spirit to the streets. Michael Heuer and Jill Makepeace sat down with Northeast Radio SD to give a preview of what’s in store, starting with the much-anticipated “Art of Downtown” this weekend.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


District 4 House Candidate Gary Hudiburg Outlines Vision for Workforce, Mental Health, and Community Assets
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June primary approaches, Gary Hudiburgh, a candidate for South Dakota House District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss his unique background and his plans to “reclaim communities at risk.”

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


Codington Connects: Bright Start is Empowering First-Time Mothers Across South Dakota (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Navigating the journey of motherhood for the first time can be as daunting as it is rewarding. To bridge the gap between pregnancy and early childhood development, Bright Start, a program under the South Dakota Department of Health, is offering a lifeline to families across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 303 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Extinguishes Oven Fire, Installs Smoke Detectors for Residents
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a reported oven fire on the 3400 block of 16th Avenue SW, according to a media release from the department.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 291 min read


Heartland AI Ethics Forum Draws Full House in Watertown, Sparks Deep Discussion on Technology, Humanity, and Local Control (Audio/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At the Watertown Regional Library Tuesday afternoon for the Heartland AI Ethics Forum, a first‑of‑its‑kind community conversation on artificial intelligence, rural sovereignty, and the future of human work. The event was organized by Zachary Thompson of Liberty Forge AI Consulting and moderated by Steve Jurrens of Northeast Radio SD.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 294 min read


Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Podcast/Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Northeast Radio SD newscast for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, provided a comprehensive look at local emergency responses, significant legal developments, community events, and a lighthearted dive into South Dakota’s history.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 292 min read



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