Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved several property‑related items Monday night, including a contingency increase for the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, a construction change order, and new simulation mannequins for both the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs. All items were presented under Agenda Item 4.2 – Property by LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has announced the return of the Feuerstein Series, a long‑running community seminar established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, family, and friends in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. Dee, a well‑known Watertown educator and businesswoman, is remembered for her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community service. Although Lew passed away in April 2023, the beloved series conti

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce shortage impacting rural healthcare facilities across the state, the South Dakota Board of Technical Education has unanimously approved a substantive program application for a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology at Lake Area Technical College (LATC).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has announced two key additions to its leadership team, further strengthening the college’s focus on student success, community engagement, and regional workforce development.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is celebrating a milestone for one of its newest officers. Officer Anthony Goebel has officially completed the department’s Police Training Officer (PTO) Program and is now serving the community as a solo patrol officer.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a request from Lake Area Technical College to directly purchase an airplane for its professional fixed‑wing pilot program after the college received no bids during last month’s formal bidding process.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved its annual facility lease agreement for Lake Area Technical College’s nursing cohort located at Capital City Campus in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College President Tiffan Sanderson presented a detailed update Monday night on the college’s rapidly expanding aviation programs, outlining major investments, strong student outcomes, and growing workforce demand across aviation maintenance, professional pilot training, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Golfers will tee off later this month in support of student scholarships as Lake Area Technical College prepares to host the Annual Boulder Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, July 27 at Prairie Winds Golf Club.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved a $92,000 furniture purchase for Lake Area Technical College’s new Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab, following last month’s construction bid award for the facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved a $1,490,000 construction bid for Lake Area Technical College’s new Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab, a first‑of‑its‑kind facility designed to support one of LATC’s fastest‑growing agriculture programs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will move forward with plans to expand its fixed‑wing pilot training fleet after the Watertown School Board on Monday authorized the college to seek bids for an additional Cessna 172 aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College reported 617 students enrolled for the Summer 2026 term, a figure that aligns closely with projections and reflects a minor shift in dual‑credit scheduling rather than a drop in demand. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson presented the update Monday night during the Watertown School Board meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College’s Class of 2026 is one of the most diverse and far‑reaching in the institution’s history, with 883 students eligible to walk at graduation and representation spanning nearly every corner of South Dakota and beyond.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College continues to post some of the strongest graduate outcomes in the region, reporting a 99% placement rate for the Class of 2025 and some of the fastest degree earn‑back times in the school’s history. The findings were presented Monday night during a detailed update to the Watertown School Board.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agriculture remains one of the most vital yet inherently high-risk industries in the Midwest. Recognizing the critical importance of rapid emergency response on farms, ranches, and agribusinesses, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has partnered with Corteva Agriscience to arm the next generation of agricultural professionals with vital, life-saving skills.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown community is bracing for a “whirlwind” week of celebration as both Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Watertown High School (WHS) reported that a combined 1,150 students are eligible to receive diplomas this month.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State leaders, industry partners, and students gathered Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for the 24th Annual Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Technical College (LATC). This cornerstone event highlighted the institution’s pivotal role in shaping South Dakota’s workforce and economic future. The event served as both a celebration of recent milestones and a roadmap for ambitious campus expansions to address critical national labor shortages.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has completed construction of a new Dental Radiography Lab in its 100 Building, a project designed to expand hands-on training opportunities for students in the school’s growing dental programs. According to the release, the lab is expected to be ready for student use before the end of the spring semester.