Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners began the 2026 term Tuesday with the re-election of Troy VanDusen as chairman and a debate over commissioner pay that required three separate motions to resolve.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners formally approved the remaining 2026 employee union contracts during their meeting this week, finalizing labor agreements for both correctional officers and deputy sheriffs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners voted to approve the renewal of a long-standing franchise agreement with East River Electric Cooperative, Inc., securing the continued operation of vital high-voltage transmission lines and substations across the county.

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.