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Watertown Area Community Foundation Achieves Highest National Mark for Philanthropic Excellence
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) has once again earned accreditation from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, affirming its status as a leader in philanthropic excellence, accountability, and public trust.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 101 min read


Watertown School District Reviews October Financials; Capital Outlay Prepares for AC Projects
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received its October 2025 financial report from Business Manager Heidi Clausen, detailing revenue streams, expenditures, and cash balances across the district's primary funds. The report highlighted the typical seasonal ebb of cash balances and significant progress on capital projects.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 102 min read


One Injured, Trapped in Rollover Crash Near Bryant
Northeast Radio SD News - Bryant, SD - A single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 443 north of 191st Street in rural Bryant resulted in injuries and required emergency crews to free the driver on Saturday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 101 min read


Full SNAP Benefits to Be Issued in November on Schedule, DSS Confirms
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has confirmed that the full allotment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued to enrolled recipients in November. DSS is projecting a payment date of Monday, November 10, which is the normal date recipients receive benefits.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 102 min read


Art and Community Generosity Unite at the Successful Northeast Area Make-A-Wish Auction
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 33rd Annual Northeast Area Make-A-Wish Dinner and Auction continued its success with spirited bidding on high-value items and a highly anticipated performance by speed painter David Garibaldi.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 102 min read


Watertown Announces Veterans Day Closures and Adjusted Garbage Collection
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has announced adjusted hours and several facility closures for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, as City employees observe the holiday.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 91 min read


Groton Man Dies Following Single-Vehicle Crash West of Webster
Northeast Radio SD News - Webster, SD - A 73-year-old Groton, South Dakota man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 12, five miles west of Webster.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 91 min read


One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Lake Poinsett
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 459th Avenue and 194th Street near Lake Poinsett on Thursday afternoon resulted in one injury and a citation for a traffic violation.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 91 min read


Watertown Airport Warns Travelers of Potential Delays Amid National Staffing Shortages
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travelers flying through Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) are advised to monitor their flight statuses closely, as the airport anticipates potential impacts stemming from nationwide air travel reductions. The reductions are a result of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 71 min read


Redlin Art Center to Honor Veterans with Complimentary Prints on November 11th
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Terry Redlin Art Center will continue its tradition of honoring military service members by offering a complimentary print to all veterans and active servicemen and servicewomen who visit the center on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 72 min read


Codington VSO Delivers $1.4 Million in Retroactive Payments, Continues High-Volume Claims Work
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts continues to provide exceptional support to local veterans, reporting to the Codington County Commissioners that over $1.48 million in retroactive compensation payments have been delivered to area veterans and their dependents this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 62 min read


Codington County 4-H Kicks Off New Year with Growing Enrollment and New Programs.
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H is off to a strong start for the new program year, with growing participation across all age groups and several major events on the calendar.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 62 min read


Commissioners Allocate $219,000 for Successful Juvenile Diversion Program
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $219,000 in state funds from the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JJRI) to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club. The funds will be reinvested to continue the county's successful youth diversion program.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 61 min read


Joy Ranch to Host Free Veterans/Military Appreciation Event This Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown area veterans, service members, and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans/Military Appreciation Event this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 62 min read


Operation: Prairie Thunder’s Sixth Saturation Patrol Nets 59 Arrests, $3,800 Seized
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The sixth set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area, conducted as part of Operation: Prairie Thunder, concluded on Friday, October 31, with a high number of apprehensions and drug-related charges reported by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Patrols included a coordinated effort between the Highway Patrol and city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 62 min read


A Brookings woman won big this week on 'The Price is Right.'
Elaine Gullickson celebrated her 81st birthday with a trip to Los Angeles with her daughters and granddaughters. While there, they attended a taping of the TV game show, and Gullickson met host Drew Carey...

Steve Jurrens
Nov 61 min read


Governor Rhoden Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered all flags across South Dakota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, as a mark of respect for the memory of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 61 min read


Nine Indicted in Davison County Cocaine Distribution Network, Including Three Facing Immigration Issues
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Davison County Grand Jury indicted nine suspects—eight men and one woman—on Wednesday, October 29, in connection with an alleged cocaine distribution network operating in Davison County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 62 min read


Motorcycle Crash Follows High-Speed Pursuit in Codington County
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A high-speed pursuit of an allegedly intoxicated motorcyclist ended in a serious single-vehicle crash late Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025, in Codington County. The driver, identified as Seth Fisher (24) of Watertown, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 61 min read


Bridge Replacement Project to Close 14th Avenue NW Starting November 10
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 10, 2025, on 14th Avenue Northwest in Watertown. The work will focus on the bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 61 min read
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