Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board unanimously approved a $70,000 architectural and engineering contract with CO-OP Architecture on Monday night, Nov. 9, taking a formal step toward launching a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology at Lake Area Technical College by fall 2028.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board unanimously approved authority to advertise for bids on an estimated $96,000 in replacement welding equipment for Lake Area Technical College during its regular meeting Monday night, Nov. 9.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College may be moving forward with plans to build out a dedicated facility for a new Radiologic Technology program inside its existing 100 Building. On Monday, the Watertown School Board will consider a $70,000 lump-sum architectural and engineering contract with CO-OP Architecture to design the renovation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation is preparing to transform the campus student center for its 27th annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov. 20, bringing together alumni, businesses, and community supporters for the foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College and Northern State University formalized a new partnership Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, establishing a degree pathway for technical college graduates and industry professionals to become career and technical education (CTE) teachers in South Dakota middle and high schools.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is preparing to welcome more than 400 guests for one of Watertown’s longest‑running holiday traditions. The Lake Area Technical College Foundation will host its 27th Annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov. 20, transforming the LATC Student Center into a showcase of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday displays, and community generosity.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a series of property‑related items presented by Cam Corey, Vice President of Lake Area Technical College. The actions included acceptance of bids for new nursing patient simulators, purchase of a training aircraft, approval of an aviation lease, and authorization of multiple no‑cost equipment leases.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another year of record enrollment, Vice President Cam Corey told the Watertown School Board during Monday night’s meeting. LATC enrolled 2,387 students for the Fall 2026 semester — a 3% increase over last year and the third record‑setting fall in the past five years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will welcome alumni, students, employees, families, and community members to campus on Saturday, October 3, for two major events: the Lake Area Tech Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk and the Lake Area Technical College Open House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and innovation, expanding its footprint both academically and within the Watertown community. In a recent interview, LATC President Tiffany Sanderson detailed a flurry of new initiatives, ranging from highly anticipated community events to pioneering academic programs designed to meet the state’s pressing workforce needs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College Foundation recognized its newest class of Build Dakota Scholarship recipients Thursday during the college foundation’s annual luncheon, celebrating student achievements and the statewide industry partners who help sustain the program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, bringing together recipients, donors, faculty, and state education leaders to celebrate student achievement and the transformational power of philanthropic support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has earned provisional accreditation for its Nursing Simulation Center from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), placing LATC among a select group of accredited healthcare simulation programs worldwide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has officially welcomed its first class of Dental Hygiene students after receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). According to the college’s announcement, LATC is now the only institution in South Dakota offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Downtown Watertown will come alive next month as Lake Area Technical College welcomes students back for the second annual Rock the Block, a free outdoor concert and community celebration set for Wednesday, September 9 on Maple Street next to the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school students looking to get an early start on their college degrees have a chance to lower their out-of-pocket costs this fall. The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has opened applications for its Dual Credit Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an application deadline set for September 14, 2026.

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).