Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special weekly segment with “Codington Connects,” Northeast Radio SD sat down with Sara Foust, Board President of Codington Connects, and Tracy Kurten, the newly appointed Outpatient Social Worker at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, to discuss the evolving role of social work in modern medicine and the critical importance of holistic community support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - How does a community turn a desire to help into actual impact? For Codington Connects, the answer lies in listening to the people of the Watertown region.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust of Codington Connects and Community Health Worker Paige Willing detailed a transformative approach to community wellness: the Transition to Success model. Designed to move beyond temporary “band-aid” fixes, the program focuses on treating the root causes of poverty by addressing social determinants of health.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington Connects HEART Team has announced a series of free community trainings focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Science of Hope. The events, scheduled for March 30 and 31, aim to equip parents, educators, and service providers with the tools to build a more resilient community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local leaders are spearheading a new initiative to address the deep, lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and build a stronger, more supportive community in Codington County.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In an era where the pressures on middle school students are shifting faster than the seasons, one local program is finding success by meeting kids exactly where they are: in the hallway, the classroom, and the principal’s office.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington Connects has announced its February honors, recognizing the Human Service Agency (HSA) as the Agency of the Month and Hailey Rau as the Individual of the Month for their impactful work through Project SUCCESS.

The opioid crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It’s affecting families, friends, and neighbors in communities all across South Dakota. That’s why having simple, life-saving tools readily available matters so much. One of the most effective tools we have is naloxone, often known by the brand name Narcan. It can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes and give someone a second chance at life.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive update on the region's efforts to combat substance use and streamline the justice system, Codington County officials recently highlighted the significant strides made by the RESTART initiative.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Residents of Watertown are invited to trade their detective hats for dinner napkins this February as local social service hub Codington Connects hosts its latest fundraiser, “Cafe Murder.” The interactive murder mystery dinner theater will run for three nights—February 19, 20, and 21—at the Second Street Station.