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South Dakota Opens Applications for E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has officially opened the application window for the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program, offering local fuel retailers an opportunity to recoup costs from the previous year.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 41 min read


South Dakota Congressional Delegation Backs U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s federal and state leadership have signaled unified support for the United States’ military strike in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 41 min read


National report on rural firearm deaths applies to South Dakota’s suicide crisis
South Dakota fits a rural-state risk profile outlined in a national public-health report published Nov. 3 aimed at reducing firearm deaths: states where suicide and household access drive most firearm fatalities, according to a consensus report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 42 min read


Watertown Municipal Utilities Staff Collects Nearly 3,000 Items for Salvation Army
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown SD - The spirit of giving and a healthy dose of friendly competition took center stage at the Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) Board meeting in late December. Staff members gathered to celebrate the results of an internal holiday food drive that successfully gathered nearly 3,000 items to benefit the local Salvation Army.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 31 min read


Lake Area Tech Enters 2026 with Record Momentum and $100M Expansion Vision
Lake Area Tech Enters 2026 with Record Momentum and $100M Expansion Vision

Steve Jurrens
Jan 22 min read


Watertown Municipal Utilities Board Prepares for New Billing Software Rollout in February
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At its December meeting, the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board addressed an upcoming change for local utility customers: the launch of a new billing software system, scheduled to go live on February 1st. The board and staff took time to answer questions and clarify what customers can expect during the transition, with a particular focus on account numbers and automatic payment arrangements.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


Watertown Development Company Presents Annual Report: Infrastructure, Growth, and Community Partnerships Take Center Stage
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At the December meeting of the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board, Chris Clifton, Director of the Watertown Development Company (WDC), delivered an in-depth annual report highlighting the organization’s pivotal role in driving economic development, infrastructure investment, and community growth in Watertown, South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 23 min read


Driver Injured in New Year’s Night Rollover on Interstate 29
Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 left one man seriously injured on the evening of New Year’s Day. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Thursday near mile marker 144, just outside of White.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


South Dakota Float Wins “Americana Award” at 2026 Rose Parade
Northeast Radio SD News - PASADENA, CA – Travel South Dakota’s entry in the 137th Rose Parade, titled “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork,” has been honored with the prestigious Americana Award. The distinction recognizes the float as the most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions in the annual New Year’s Day event.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


Rebecca Weber Memorial Fund Supports New Recreational Facility at Joy Ranch
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The legacy of local community leader Rebecca “Becky” Weber continues to impact the region through a $5,000 donation to Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


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