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Codington County Finalizes 2026 Primary Election Canvass and Selects Audit Precincts
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the vote totals for the 2026 Primary Election on Thursday.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Codington County Veterans See Boost in Compensation and Retro-Payments
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 4, 2026, Codington County Commissioners meeting, Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts reported substantial financial wins for local veterans and their families.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


One Injured in Single‑Vehicle Rollover Crash Northwest of Watertown Friday Night
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was injured Friday night after a single‑vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of 455th Avenue and 164th Street, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Van Destroyed in Fire at Cowboy Gas Station in Watertown Saturday Afternoon
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A van was destroyed Saturday afternoon after it caught fire in the parking lot of the Cowboy Country Store Gas Station at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 212, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Watertown Man Indicted on 29 Counts of Child Pornography Following Drug Arrest
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man already facing felony drug charges is now facing a massive new federal or state indictment after authorities allegedly discovered child pornography on his cellular device.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to Eight Years in State Pen for Sixth‑Offense DUI
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man with a decades‑long history of impaired‑driving offenses has been sentenced to eight years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with two years suspended, following his conviction for a sixth‑offense DUI.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 51 min read


Watertown Police Arrest Sioux Falls Man for Failing to Register New Address; Grand Jury Indicts, Habitual Offender Filing Submitted
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Sioux Falls man with a history of sex‑offender registration violations has been indicted in Codington County after authorities say he traveled to Watertown without notifying law enforcement and was later found with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 53 min read


Watertown Police Seek the Public’s Help to Recover Nine Stolen State Training Motorcycles
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is calling on the community for assistance in locating a stolen trailer containing nine South Dakota Department of Public Safety motorcycles. Authorities are also seeking to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the theft.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Billings Woman Indicted in Watertown on 13 Identity Theft Counts, Forgery, Drug Charges, and Receiving Stolen Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Montana woman already facing charges from a January 4 stolen‑vehicle arrest in Watertown is now accused of a wide‑ranging identity theft and forgery scheme after a Codington County grand jury returned a 13‑count indictment against her this week.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 54 min read


Rosie Smith Announces Retirement After 25 Years Leading Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism
After more than 25 years of dedicated service promoting Northeast South Dakota’s tourism industry, Rosie Smith has announced she will step down as Executive Director of Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism effective August 1.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Village of Harmony Hill Earns 2026 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The national award honors long‑term and post‑acute care providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to improving quality care for residents.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Florence Students Partner with Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Relaunch
Northeast Radio SD News – Florence, SD - South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) has completed a successful pilot relaunch of its What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? program, partnering with eighth‑grade students from Florence School and Watertown‑based Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics (GLRP).

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Wilmot School District Awarded Farm to School Grant to Expand Local Food and Ag Education
Northeast Radio SD News – Wilmot, SD - The Wilmot School District is one of six programs statewide selected to receive funding through the South Dakota Department of Education’s 2026 Farm to School Grant, an initiative designed to expand student access to locally grown foods and hands‑on agricultural learning

Steve Jurrens
Jun 51 min read


SDDOT Schedules June 10 Public Meeting on Highway 22 Bridge Replacement Near Clear Lake
Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting and open house on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed bridge structure replacement project in South Dakota: Highway 22, east of Interstate 29 near Clear Lake.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 51 min read


City of Watertown Highlights Dedicated Local Public Servants in Latest ‘#WatertownWorks’ Feature
Northeast Radio SD News – From guiding residents through the building process to responding to emergencies, connecting readers with books, and managing vital landfill operations, the City of Watertown relies on a diverse team to keep the community running smoothly every day.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 43 min read


Prairie Lakes Expands Walk‑In Direct Access Lab Testing for Community Members
Northeast Radio SD News – Prairie Lakes Laboratory is expanding its walk‑in, direct access lab testing services, giving community members a faster and more convenient way to monitor their health without needing an appointment or provider referral.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 42 min read


Confirmed Measles Case in Brookings County, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Brookings County child, prompting state health officials to issue an official Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory to medical providers and the public.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 42 min read


WATERTOWN Regional Airport Passenger Traffic Soars 19% in May, Powered by Denver Demand
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport is ‘flying high’ after reporting a 19% increase in passenger traffic for the month of May compared to the same period last year.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


Watertown Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse Involving a Juvenile
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is in custody after police arrested him Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


Late‑Night House Fire in Milbank Contained Quickly; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The Milbank Fire Department responded to a late‑night house fire Thursday after receiving a dispatch at 10:57 p.m. for a residence at 402 East 4th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


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