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Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Thursday Night Live Summer Lineup
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The wait is over for local music lovers and community enthusiasts in Watertown. The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has officially unveiled the highly anticipated summer schedule for Thursday Night Live (TNL), promising a season filled with diverse musical acts, themed community celebrations, and family-friendly fun.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 82 min read


SDDOT to Host Public Meeting for Highway 12 Bridge Replacement in Big Stone City
Northeast Radio SD News – Big Stone City, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is inviting the public to provide feedback on a proposed bridge replacement project on U.S. Highway 12 in Big Stone City.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 82 min read


SDDOT to Host Public Meeting for Highway 28 Bridge Replacement Near Lake Poinsett
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed project to replace a bridge structure on S.D. Highway 28. Area residents, commuters, and business owners are invited to attend a public meeting and open house to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 82 min read


Lake Area Tech Announces Final Junior Tech Day for 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school juniors looking to jump-start their career planning are invited to Lake Area Technical College for its final Junior Tech Day of the school year. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at the college’s campus in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 72 min read


$2.2 Million Reconstruction Project Set to Begin on Highway 28 in Toronto
Northeast Radio SD News – Toronto, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that a major urban reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 28 through the city of Toronto will start on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 72 min read


Deuel County to Host Statewide and Local Candidates at Lincoln Day Dinner
Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - This Friday, April 10, the Deuel County Republicans will host their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Clear Lake Community Center. The event features a heavy-hitting lineup of speakers, headlined by Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden and Jon Hansen, the Speaker of the House from Dell Rapids.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 72 min read


Watertown City Council Approves $455,000 for Trail Expansion and Cemetery Upgrades
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to enhance the city’s recreational and historical infrastructure on Monday night, approving nearly $455,000 in contracts aimed at expanding the local trail system and modernizing the roads within Mount Hope Cemetery.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 73 min read


Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park to "Expand" Camping Capacity for 2026 Season
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s city-owned lakeside retreat is set for an upgrade this summer following the City Council’s unanimous approval on Monday night to expand camping capacity at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 62 min read


Community-Driven Housing Development Takes Shape in Watertown’s Harmony Hill
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #23. The new district is set to pave the way for a residential development in the Harmony Hill Addition, focusing on “workforce housing” that targets a price point often overlooked by modern developers.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 63 min read


Road Closure Near County Fair Foods Expected to Last Until May 31st
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local officials are asking for continued patience from the public as a major construction project near a high-traffic local grocery store remains at a standstill for vehicles. During Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager provided a detailed update on the road closure in front of County Fair Foods, revealing that the total blockage is a matter of both logistical necessity and public safety.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 62 min read



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