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Brookings Police Seek Public Assistance in Salvation Army Donation Bucket Theft
Police are looking for help finding a man suspected of stealing a Salvation Army donation bucket from the Perkins Restaurant in Brookings.
On Dec. 9 at about 6:13 p.m., Brookings police responded to a report of a man wearing a mask entering the restaurant, taking the donation bucket, and fleeing on foot.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Hemp Study Shows Soil Management Could Help South Dakota Farmers Control THC Levels
South Dakota hemp farmers may soon have a new tool for ensuring their crops stay within legal THC limits: soil management practices that can dramatically alter cannabinoid levels in their plants.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20253 min read


South Dakota’s Spirited History as a National Christmas Tree Provider
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - While the Black Hills are renowned for their rugged beauty and granite peaks, they also hold a prestigious place in national holiday history. Since the tradition of the National Christmas Tree began in the 1920s, South Dakota has appeared on the national stage three times to serve as the centerpiece of the country’s holiday celebrations, as recently highlighted in a report by South Dakota News Watch.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Amber Dahl Named 2025 Northeast SD SHRM HR Professional of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Persona Triangle announced that Amber Dahl, Vice President of Human Resources, has been named the 2025 Northeast South Dakota SHRM HR Professional of the Year.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Structure Fire at Glacial Lakes Rubber and Plastic Sends One Worker to Hospital
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at Glacial Lakes Rubber and Plastic, located at 700 Pheasant Ridge Drive, after receiving the call at approximately 1:53 PM.
Battalion 1, Engine 4, Engine 3, Medic 4, and Medic 3 were dispatched to the scene.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Fatal Farming Incident Reported Near Lake Norden
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - A 55-year-old Lake Norden man died Saturday following a farming incident southwest of town.
At approximately 11:28 a.m. on December 20, the Watertown Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive adult male. The individual had been discovered by a caller at a rural location about four miles southwest of Lake Norden, where he was found pinned by a tractor.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Final Week for Watertown’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser as Donations Top $6,000
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Community members have one week left to support local non-profits through the annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser at the Watertown Regional Library. Entering its final stretch, the event has already generated $6,041 in total donations as of the week four update.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Lake Area Tech Celebrates 60 Years of Technical Education and Regional Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is concluding a year of celebration, marking six decades of technical education and workforce development in South Dakota. Founded in 1965 as the state’s first technical college, the institution utilized 2025 to reflect on its legacy while reporting record-breaking momentum for the decade ahead.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Castlewood School Library Returns to Full Service with Community Foundation Support
Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - As students get ready for Christmas break, a key moment in the Castlewood School District’s progress was marked by a visit from the Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF). Board members recently toured the school to see the new library circulation desk, which has been in regular use since the library reopened two weeks ago.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Local First Responders Honored by Family After Lifesaving Response for Newborn
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a season defined by gratitude, a local family returned to the Watertown Police Department last night to offer a personal thank you to the team of first responders who saved their newborn son’s life.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


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