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Expanding Healthcare Frontiers: Lake Area Tech to Launch Radiologic Technology Program
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce gap in rural healthcare, the Watertown School Board on Monday night unanimously approved a proposal for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) to develop a new Radiologic Technology program.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 133 min read


South Dakota Lawmakers Debate Over Tax Relief and State Spending at Watertown Legislative Social
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 legislative Session in the rearview mirror and a critical primary election looming, District 4 and District 5 lawmakers gathered at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday evening to face their constituents.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 83 min read


Lake Area Tech Announces Final Junior Tech Day for 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school juniors looking to jump-start their career planning are invited to Lake Area Technical College for its final Junior Tech Day of the school year. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at the college’s campus in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 72 min read


LATC to Unveil Remodeled Nursing Simulation Lab at Capitol City Campus Open House
Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD / Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to explore the future of healthcare education at its newly remodeled nursing simulation lab. The college will host a public open house at the Capitol City Campus in Pierre to showcase the facility’s significant upgrades and high-tech training capabilities.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 62 min read


Join Governor Larry Rhoden at the 24th Annual Governor’s Luncheon to Support Student Scholarships
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden is set to headline the 24th annual Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) this May. The event, a long-standing partnership between the college and the South Dakota Governor’s office, serves as a primary fundraiser for student scholarships and campus infrastructure projects.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 271 min read


Award-Winning Filmmaker Andrew Kightlinger to Host Special Screening in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local film enthusiasts and aspiring creators have a rare opportunity to go behind the lens this month. South Dakota’s own award-winning writer and director, Andrew Kightlinger, is returning to his roots for a special screening of his film Lost on a Mountain in Maine at the Odyssey 8 Theater on Monday, March 30.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


The “Virtual Cadaver”: Transforming Medical Education in Central South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the Monday night Watertown School Board meeting on March 9, 2026, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) President Tiffany Sanderson presented a transformative proposal to acquire a high-tech “virtual cadaver” for the college's nursing satellite program in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 92 min read


Full-Ride Futures: Lake Area Tech Highlights Build Dakota Opportunities
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is opening the door to debt-free education as the latest application cycle for the Build Dakota Scholarship officially kicks off.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 162 min read


Lake Area Technical College to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will host a free Financial Aid Saturday on Feb. 7, 2026, to assist students and families with the federal student aid process.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 162 min read


Applications Open for Build Dakota Scholarship at Lake Area Technical College
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is now accepting applications for the Build Dakota Scholarship program, offering students a pathway to graduate debt-free and enter high-demand career fields in South Dakota. The application period is currently open with a deadline of March 31, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 142 min read


Watertown School Board Reports Positive Finances and Community Support for Students
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board began the new year on a high note Monday night, announcing that a wave of community generosity has effectively cleared several negative student meal accounts.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read


Lake Area Tech Announces New Dual Credit Scholarships and Build Dakota Event
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced important updates to scholarship opportunities for both high school students taking dual-credit courses and those applying for the highly competitive Build Dakota Scholarship.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 8, 20252 min read


LATC Chorus to Host Free Christmas Concert with Glacial Lakes Harmonizers
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to usher in the holiday season with the first-ever LATC Chorus Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 28, 20251 min read



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