Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD/Watertown, SD - Communities across northeast South Dakota are coming together to support the family of Renner Dean Uecker, a 23‑year‑old Watertown native who passed away on April 11 after suffering a sudden and severe brain bleed caused by a rare viral complication.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – It has been called a “life-sized board game,” a night of “organized chaos,” and Watertown’s most unique fundraiser. On April 24, 2026, the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown will host its Annual Blue Door Derby Camel Races, an event that has grown from a quirky local gathering into the agency’s signature fundraising effort.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way officially marked the conclusion of its 2025–2026 campaign this week, announcing a staggering fundraising total of over $669,000. The announcement came during a celebratory evening gathering that brought together the donors, volunteers, and community partners responsible for the campaign’s success.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Two local organizations are teaming up to bring a night of luck and community spirit to Watertown this March. The Lions Club of Watertown and the Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) have announced the return of Bingo Night, a joint fundraiser supporting the ToePick Ice Productions Theatre on Ice National Teams.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The athletes of Encore Athletics are proving that cheerleading is about much more than just stunts and sidelines. This February, the local cheer program has launched its “Adopt-A-Grand: Sharing the Love” fundraiser, a community outreach project designed to bring joy to residents of local nursing homes for Valentine’s Day.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The community’s holiday spirit is translating into major support for local organizations as the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser enters its third week. As of the latest update, the festive competition has already generated $4,417 in donations to support the vital work of area non-profits.

The Beacon Center has launched an ambitious “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to secure vital, unrestricted operational funding. This comprehensive fundraising initiative, which runs from December 9th through the 20th, follows the recent success of the “Sell-A-Song” event and aims to ensure the continuity of essential services amidst reported funding cutbacks.

Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - A holiday fundraising event dedicated to supporting research for a rare genetic disorder is set to take place in Clear Lake this month. "Crue's Christmas," organized in honor of 8-year-old Clear Lake resident Crue Bucknell, will be held on Saturday, November 22, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 33rd Annual Northeast Area Make-A-Wish Dinner and Auction continued its success with spirited bidding on high-value items and a highly anticipated performance by speed painter David Garibaldi.