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Watertown Community Rallies Behind Christmas Tree Fundraiser, Exceeding $1,600 in Week Two
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser, hosted by the Watertown Area Community Foundation and displayed at the Watertown Regional Library, has generated holiday enthusiasm and community support, accumulating a total of $1,678 in donations as of the second weekly update on December 9.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Senator Rounds Nominates Brandt Family for Angels in Adoption Award
Northeast Radio SD News - Brandt, SD - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has announced the nomination of Riley and Emily Krause of Brandt for the prestigious 2025 Angels in Adoption Award. The award is presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCAI) and honors individuals and families who have made extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of adoption and foster care.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Grant County Sheriff Owen Appointed New County Administrator
Northeast Radio SD News - Milbank, SD - Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen is set to conclude his 15-year tenure in law enforcement at the end of December, transitioning immediately into a key administrative role for the county.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Codington County Approves New Jail Construction Payment and Temporary Treasurer’s Office Closure
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners took action on two key administrative and infrastructure items, approving a payment for the new jail project and authorizing the temporary closure of the Treasurer’s Office for necessary renovations.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Codington County Approves East River Electric Franchise Renewal, Ensuring Power Reliability
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners voted to approve the renewal of a long-standing franchise agreement with East River Electric Cooperative, Inc., securing the continued operation of vital high-voltage transmission lines and substations across the county.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Codington County Commissioners Approve Transitional Housing Grant Application Amidst Service Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move deemed crucial for the community’s social services infrastructure, the Codington County Commission approved an emergency application for a federal transitional housing grant.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 10, 20252 min read


South Dakota Attorney General Demands Halt to Abortion Pill Advertising
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty J. Jackley has issued a cease and desist demand to Mayday Medicines Inc. (Mayday), ordering the company to immediately stop advertising the sale of abortion-inducing pills in South Dakota. The Attorney General stated that the company’s business practices appear to constitute a deceptive act or practice under state consumer protection laws.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 10, 20252 min read


SDGFP Seeks Public Aid Following Wanton Waste of Pheasants Near Clark
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is asking the public for assistance regarding a recent incident of improper disposal and “wanton waste” of pheasant carcasses discovered in the Clark area.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 10, 20251 min read


School Board Hears Legislative Update: Governor Recommends 0% Increase for Schools
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During last night’s administrative reports, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen provided the Watertown School Board with an update on recent legislative developments in Pierre, most notably the Governor’s proposed budget address and anticipated bills concerning property tax relief and school cell phone policies.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 9, 20252 min read


McKinley Early Childhood Center Celebrates Success in Second Year
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an enthusiastic update last night on the progress of the McKinley Early Childhood Center (ECC), which is now in its second year of operation.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 9, 20252 min read


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