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Watertown’s 2025 Virtual “Candy Cane Lane” Tour Debuts with Local 1991 Soundtrack
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The holiday spirit has been captured on film as the 2025 Virtual “Candy Cane Lane” Tour officially launched today, offering a digital front-row seat to the community’s most festive residential light displays.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Brookings Student Wins Congressional App Challenge with Health-Focused App
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson announced today that Nana Kwame Dwomoh of Brookings has been named the South Dakota winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Monday - 12/22/25 - County Contracts, Holiday Giving, and Local Sports
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In today’s episode, we cover the finalization of 2026 labor agreements for Codington County’s law enforcement, a heart-warming milestone for a local holiday tradition, and the opening of winter sports registrations. We also review regional health data and significant updates from the Department of Justice.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Lake Area Tech and Avera Partner to Build High-Tech Nursing Simulation Center in Pierre
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced a new partnership today to construct a state-of-the-art nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Prairie Lakes Hospital Gift Shop Donates $24,000 to Support Local Healthcare Initiatives.
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation received a considerable boost this week as the Prairie Lakes Hospital Gift Shop announced a total donation of $24,000 for the 2025 calendar year.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Beacon Center Secures $20,000 Emergency Grant to Offset Federal Funding Cuts
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) has awarded a $20,000 South Dakota Fund grant to the Beacon Center in Watertown to help address significant budget shortfalls caused by recent reductions in federal funding.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Hamlin FFA Awarded Grant for New Chapter “Uniforms” to Support Local Members
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD: The Hamlin FFA chapter is one of only 10 programs across the state selected to receive a new set of official blue corduroy jackets, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of student participation in agricultural leadership.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Emma and Liam Claim Top Spots in Sanford Health’s 2025 Baby Name Rankings
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Familiar favorites and rising trends defined the nursery at Sanford Health this year, as the health system revealed its most popular baby names for 2025. Emma emerged as the leading choice for girls, while Liam surged to the top spot for boys.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20251 min read


State Commission Awards $4 Million for Critical Rural Infrastructure Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved $4 million in economic development grants aimed at revitalizing essential infrastructure in counties and smaller communities across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


ICE’s year in SD, from small towns to Operation: Prairie Thunder
Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota Highway Patrol's collaborative anti-crime and immigration enforcement effort will continue into the new year, the governor’s office has confirmed.
The program was originally announced by Gov. Larry Rhoden to take place from July 28 through December.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20255 min read


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