Watertown District 5 House Candidate Neal Tapio Discusses Housing, Transparency and Lake Kampeska

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emelia Enquist, a Democratic candidate for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD live in the Watertown studio to discuss her background, campaign priorities, and approach to representing rural communities in Pierre ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters in Sheridan Township will cast their ballots at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Watertown for the upcoming 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A larger-than-expected crowd of over 70 people filled the fourth floor of Lake Area Technical College in Watertown on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, prompting organizers to set up extra tables and chairs as residents gathered to hear a detailed breakdown of four proposed constitutional amendments on the upcoming general election ballot.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County commissioners received monthly departmental updates Tuesday morning, with County Auditor Brenda Hanten reporting that early voting continues to run ahead of the last midterm cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host an informational forum on the 2026 General Election Ballot Measures on Wednesday, Oct. 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the Lake Area Technical College campus.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Candidates for Codington County Auditor and South Dakota Legislative Districts 4 and 5 outlined their platforms, debated local control of data centers, and discussed public education funding during a Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce forum on Tuesday evening.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — District 5 House candidate Neal Tapio announced Tuesday, about two hours before the event, that he will not participate in tonight’s legislative debate hosted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, saying the selection of the event’s moderator compromises the forum's fairness.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce will host a 2026 General Election candidate forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Heritage Theater at the Watertown Event Center. The public is invited to attend, and Northeast Radio SD will livestream the full forum for voters unable to be there in person.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten announced that absentee voting for the 2026 General Election will begin Friday, Sept. 18. Voters may cast an absentee ballot in person at the Auditor’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The debate over a proposed local tax shift is officially heading to the ballot box. During the Tuesday meeting, Codington County Commissioners formally noted that a citizen-led petition to refer Ordinance No. 83 has been successfully filed and verified. As a result, the measure will appear before voters on the upcoming November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Early results from the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial runoff show Larry Rhoden holding a substantial lead statewide as counties continue reporting precinct totals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is nearing its June absentee turnout as voters prepare for Tuesday’s statewide Republican gubernatorial runoff election.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed initiated measure that would allow exceptions for the direct sale of homemade dairy products. Brenda Anderson of Custer submitted the proposal.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Commissioners briefly revisited Ordinance 83 during Tuesday’s meeting, noting that the second reading and possible adoption of the county’s proposed 0.5% gross receipts and use tax will take place next week. The ordinance is intended to offset and reduce county property taxes, and its full text is currently being published for public review.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten is urging residents to check their voter registration status ahead of the upcoming Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten announced that absentee ballots have officially arrived for the 2026 South Dakota Republican Governor Runoff Election, and voting is now open at the courthouse.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters across Northeast South Dakota made their voices heard on Tuesday as unofficial returns trickled into county rooms, setting the stage for leadership shifts across federal, legislative, and county positions. Local counting centers saw steady activity as key regional and local matchups delivered decisive leads.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has released the official polling locations for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, including a new polling place for Sheridan Township voters, who will now vote at Country Inn & Suites, 3400 8th Avenue SE in Watertown. The official notice states: “A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, in all voting precincts in Codington County.” Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m