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Local Nonprofits Awarded Over $46,000 Through Giving Back 365
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Members of the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s Giving Back 365 program have distributed $46,073 in grants to 15 local nonprofit organizations, addressing a diverse array of community needs ranging from food security to youth arts.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 202 min read


SD Communities Receive Deadwood Fund Grants for Historic Restoration, Including Doland & Roslyn
Northeast Radio SD News – Doland/Roslyn, SD - The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced the recipients of the Deadwood Fund Grant for the Fall 2025 cycle, awarding matching funds to critical historic preservation projects in Keystone, Hot Springs, Doland, Roslyn, and Brookings.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


State Commission Awards $4 Million for Critical Rural Infrastructure Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved $4 million in economic development grants aimed at revitalizing essential infrastructure in counties and smaller communities across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Watertown Secures $500,000 State Grant, Cuts Local Cost for Calvin Trade Area Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a resolution tonight to accept a significant grant that will substantially reduce the local funding needed for the Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station and Sanitary Wastewater Project.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 15, 20251 min read


South Dakota Community Foundation Launches Major Grant Initiatives for 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has approved three new strategic initiatives to support nonprofit organizations across the state. Beginning in January 2026, the foundation will open funding opportunities focused on Child Wellbeing, Housing, and Workforce Development.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Codington County Faces $24 Million Bridge Work Backlog; New Load Postings Announced
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners received a comprehensive overview of the county's bridge system condition and future needs during a presentation by Mark Junker and Josh Olson of Banner Associates. The report, delivered at a recent commission meeting, detailed the significant financial commitment required for upcoming bridge replacement projects and announced new weight restrictions on two key structures.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 31, 20254 min read
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