Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the world mourns the passing of iconic entertainer Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the age of 80, community leaders in Codington County are reflecting on her profound local impact. Beyond her music career, Parton’s passion for childhood literacy continues to shape young lives across South Dakota through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - President Donald J. Trump has ordered all United States flags to be flown at half‑staff through sunset on September 1, 2026, in honor of the memory of Dolly Parton.