Joy Ranch Event Coordinator Mallory Olsen recently sat down with Northeast Radio SD to share some exciting updates, upcoming events, and the heartwarming growth happening at the ranch! From new facilities to adorable new arrivals, there is so much to look forward to this season.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Optimist Club is stepping up to support local youth with a $2,000 donation to Joy Ranch. The funds are earmarked for The Hitching Post, a brand-new facility designed to expand the ranch’s capacity for year-round recreation and community service.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For couples looking to unplug and strengthen their relationship, Joy Ranch of South Dakota is offering a unique opportunity this month. From March 20-22, the ranch will host a dedicated Couples Retreat, led by Jerod Jordan and Mallory Olsen.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - While a South Dakota blizzard may have slowed the region’s pace this week, the energy at Joy Ranch remains at an all-time high. In a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, Event Coordinator Mallory Olsen reflected on a whirlwind of successful February events and teased an upcoming calendar packed with culinary experiences and wellness retreats.

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 - Joy Ranch of SD has announced a major expansion project: the construction of a new Multi-Purpose Recreational Event Center designed to meet the growing demand for year-round, accessible programming.

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.