Northeast Radio SD News – Florence, SD - South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) has completed a successful pilot relaunch of its What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? program, partnering with eighth‑grade students from Florence School and Watertown‑based Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics (GLRP).

As the school year comes to a close, the Florence School District is preparing for a busy summer of facility upgrades, policy reviews, academic planning, and continued growth in student programs, according to a year‑end message from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Mitch Reed.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue assisted the Florence Fire Department on Thursday after a wildland fire broke out south of 164th Street and 451st Avenue, according to a media release from WFR.

Northeast Radio SD News - Florence, SD - The lights shone a little brighter at Joy Ranch of South Dakota this past Friday, February 13, as guests gathered for the 2026 Night to Shine. This unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, is dedicated to celebrating people with special needs ages 14 and older.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Several local student leaders from Watertown, Milbank, and Florence traveled to the State Capitol on Feb. 3-4 as part of the Capital City Experience. These students, serving as State Officers for various Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), engaged directly with the legislative process to advocate for career and technical education (CTE).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch of South Dakota, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for individuals with special needs, has received a major boost for its upcoming Night to Shine event.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch, the Watertown-area nonprofit known for its 1880s-themed western town and accessible equine therapy, is entering a significant season of expansion and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown area veterans, service members, and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans/Military Appreciation Event this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Cornerstone Church and Joy Ranch of South Dakota will once again co-host the annual Night to Shine event, an unforgettable worldwide prom night celebration sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The event, dedicated to honoring and valuing people with special needs, is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Florence, SD - Veterans, service members, and their families in the Watertown area are invited to a special Veterans/Military Appreciation Event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota in Florence.