Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - High school football fans in the Sioux Falls metro area can look forward to some heavy-hitting interstate action over the next two seasons.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association (WBA) has officially announced the three individuals selected for induction into the Watertown Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The honorees include former standout players Jason Adams, Tanner Neale, and Grant Osthus.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has issued a reminder to motorists and commercial carriers regarding upcoming spring load restrictions aimed at protecting the state’s highway infrastructure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law has announced that Michelle A. Behnke, President of the American Bar Association (ABA), will deliver the keynote address at the annual Thurgood Marshall Lecture on Feb. 25.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary as of February 11, 2026, providing a snapshot of how this winter’s respiratory season compares to previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has greenlit funding for two major projects set to inject more than $28 million into the state’s economy. The move is expected to secure the future of 383 existing full-time jobs while fostering a new wave of local entrepreneurship

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - In a narrow 8-7 vote on Wednesday morning, the House Education Committee moved forward with a controversial bill that would prohibit public school districts from using their resources to support teachers’ unions.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A debate that has simmered since smartphones became ubiquitous in the early 2010s gained significant traction in the South Dakota State Capitol this week. A bill aimed at “unplugging” students during the school day, Senate Bill 198, has advanced to the Senate floor, underscoring growing tensions between student performance and the tradition of local school control.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota- Governor Larry Rhoden made South Dakota the first state in the nation to remove firearm suppressors from the list of “controlled weapons” on Tuesday, signing Senate Bill 2 into law. The move underscores the administration’s goal of maintaining South Dakota’s status as the most Second Amendment-friendly state in the country.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to highlight significant new tax benefits now available to Americans under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thune emphasized that these provisions, which apply to the 2025 tax year, are expected to result in larger refunds for millions of households this spring.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust of Codington Connects and Audrey Rider from SDSU Extension discussed the vital role of early childhood education and community support systems in Watertown. Codington Connects, now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is actively working with over 45 local partners to address critical needs in the area, ranging from child care capacity to econom

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 81st Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show officially opened Wednesday morning at the Codington County Extension Complex, blending a vision for the future of South Dakota agriculture with a deep respect for its storied past.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) is entering a new era of connectivity and expansion, as highlighted by Airport Manager Ian Meriwether in a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens at Northeast Radio SD. From increased passenger traffic to long-term infrastructure investments, the airport is reinforcing its position as a vital economic engine for the region.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The latest school board meeting highlighted key legislative movements in Pierre, an upcoming “Cracker Barrel” Session for the public, and a call for a formal review of the district’s grading policy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Northern Prairie Arts (NPA) is preparing for its annual theme show, titled “Taking Flight,” which will be the center of this month’s Arts Night at the Pub. The event is scheduled for this Thursday, February 12, at Dempsey’s at the Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy spring season, headlined by the return of its premier leadership program and the 81st annual Watertown Winter Farm Show. In a recent local interview, Ashley Johnson, Director of Community Engagement, detailed the community’s upcoming highlights, ranging from professional development to agricultural traditions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During Monday night’s school board meeting, Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented a positive financial wrap-up for the 2025 fiscal year regarding the district’s self-funded Employee Benefit Trust.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially authorized the disposal of a long-standing piece of history from the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) campus. In a unanimous vote during Monday night’s meeting, the board approved a surplus resolution for a Boeing 727 aircraft, originally donated by FedEx in 2007.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) reports an increase in enrollment and good job prospects for recent graduates, despite national trends in higher education.