top of page

All Stories


Prairie Lakes Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated a joyful start to the new year with the arrival of the region's first baby of 2026.
Ariya Russman was born at 1:28 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces. She is the daughter of Carmen Thovson and Quincy Russman. Proud grandparents include Erin and Tony Thovson and Terri Russman.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 11 min read


Kansas Silver Alert Recipient Located Safely in Hamlin County
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - An 86-year-old Wichita, Kansas, woman was safely located in Hamlin County on Thursday afternoon after being the subject of a multi-state Silver Alert.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 11 min read


Watertown Shamrocks Announce Action-Packed January with “Guns & Hoses” Appreciation Night
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Hockey Club has announced a full slate of home games for the Watertown Shamrocks this January, featuring weekly matchups and a special tribute to local first responders.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Rhoden Breaks Fundraising Record in Union Center to Close 2025
Northeast Radio SD News – Union Center, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden concluded the year by setting a historic fundraising record in his hometown. A campaign event held Tuesday night at the Central Meade County Community Center raised over $30,000, marking the largest candidate fundraiser in the history of Union Center.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Community Support Helps Erase Over $20,000 in Student Lunch Debt for Watertown Schools
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District announced a major reduction in student lunch debt this week, thanks to over $20,500 in combined donations from local community partners and an anonymous donor.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Authorities Identify Victims in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Arlington
Northeast Radio SD News - Arlington, SD - Authorities have released the names of the individuals involved in a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday evening on the western edge of Arlington.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20251 min read


South Dakota Reports Strong Economic Growth and Maintains AAA Credit Rating in 2025 Financial Report
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) has released the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a period of significant fiscal expansion and the continued preservation of the state’s top-tier credit standing.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


SD Communities Receive Deadwood Fund Grants for Historic Restoration, Including Doland & Roslyn
Northeast Radio SD News – Doland/Roslyn, SD - The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced the recipients of the Deadwood Fund Grant for the Fall 2025 cycle, awarding matching funds to critical historic preservation projects in Keystone, Hot Springs, Doland, Roslyn, and Brookings.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Conservation and Craft: The Art of Trapping in South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For Robert Fuller, trapping is more than just a seasonal hobby; it is a lifelong commitment to conservation, education, and the preservation of a “dying art.” Known to many as “Fidel,” Fuller, along with his wife, Cheryl, recently shared insights into the industry that shaped the American frontier and continues to play a vital role in South Dakota’s ecosystem today.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


The “Secret Sauce” of South Dakota: A Conversation on Economic Opportunity
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Following the grant announcement at Sentry, Governor Larry Rhoden and GOED Commissioner Bill Even took a moment with Northeast Radio SD News broadcaster, Steve Jurrens, to discuss the values and vision driving South Dakota’s economic success. From the “Midwest work ethic” to a family farm legacy spanning 141 years, the conversation highlighted why South Dakota remains a premier destination for business.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 30, 20252 min read


bottom of page

