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Guarding South Dakota’s Agricultural Heritage: The Debate Over Lab-Grown Meat
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Recently, on our morning broadcast, Northeast Radio SD's host Steve Jurrens sat down with two advocates for rural South Dakota: State Representative Julie Auch and Representative Josephine Garcia. The core of their discussion centered on a pressing issue for our ranchers and consumers alike: the rise of cell-cultivated protein, often referred to as "lab-grown meat," and the legislative fight surrounding it.

Steve Jurrens
May 283 min read


Watertown Area Community Foundation Hires Laura Heathcote as New Community Engagement Director
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation has named Laura Heathcote as its new Community Engagement Director, a leadership role created to expand the Foundation’s work with local nonprofits, community partners, and philanthropic initiatives.

Steve Jurrens
May 282 min read


Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to Rebrand as Sanford Health Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The integration between Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sanford Health is reaching a new milestone. Beginning in late June, Prairie Lakes will officially begin its transition to the name Sanford Health Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


Denver Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Leading Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 33,000 Fentanyl Pills
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Denver man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for leading a long‑running drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms in western South Dakota, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


In the Home Stretch: Senator Steph Sauder Discusses Her Record and Vision for District 4
The countdown to the primary election is on, and South Dakota District 4 Senator Steph Sauder is making her final push to connect with voters. In a recent in-depth interview on Northeast Radio SD, the Senator discussed the importance of the upcoming election, her legislative record, and her commitment to the people of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
May 273 min read


Highway Patrol Announces June Sobriety Checkpoints in 17 South Dakota Counties
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties throughout the month of June, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Steve Jurrens
May 271 min read


Fighting for Rural South Dakota: Rep. Kent Roe Delivers on Infrastructure, EMS Support, and Local Schools
As the final furlongs of the campaign season approach, South Dakota District 4 Representative Kent Roe is focused on the issues that matter most to rural communities. In a recent wide-ranging interview with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, the first-term legislator reflected on a productive legislative Session in Pierre and laid out his case for re-election, emphasizing his commitment to non-intrusive government and practical solutions for local challenge

Steve Jurrens
May 273 min read


Attempted Murder Investigation Leads to Four Arrests in Southwest Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


Watertown Announces Multiple Road Closures as Construction Projects Advance
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has issued an update on several ongoing construction projects that will affect traffic patterns throughout the community this week.

Steve Jurrens
May 261 min read


Gov. Rhoden, GFP Launches Fundraising Effort to Modernize Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden joined the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday to launch a statewide fundraising campaign supporting major upgrades at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery in Waubay. The announcement took place during a fish‑stocking event at Forsberg City Park pond in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
May 262 min read



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