Northeast Radio SD - WATERTOWN, SD – Following a week of significant municipal developments, Watertown City Councilman Lynn Jurrens joined The People’s Pulse to discuss the complexities of urban expansion, the future of the city’s street department, and the growing debate surrounding Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

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 - The Watertown City Council moved to address the community’s “significant housing shortage” during Tuesday night’s meeting, approving a formal resolution of support for a new 40-lot single-family housing project. The council also finalized long-standing infrastructure agreements for a commercial development area on the city’s outskirts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted tonight to overhaul the maintenance fleet at Cattail Crossing Golf Course, approving a $710,000 equipment lease-purchase agreement with Van Wall Equipment.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council heard a formal request during Monday’s open forum to reconsider service territory rights following a recent land annexation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 Palace Ice Festival this past weekend, returning home with more than 30 gold medals and several qualifications for national competition.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Marking its first full quarter of operation, Northeast Radio SD has released a comprehensive performance report detailing a massive digital footprint that has surpassed initial projections. Since its launch on October 13, 2025, the station has successfully integrated 14 distinct platforms, making it the region’s most diversified media outlet.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The proposed Applied Digital AI factory in Deuel County aims to enhance local tax revenue and serve as a strategic effort to maintain American technological competitiveness globally.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving forward with several major rural infrastructure projects after commissioners approved a new round of grant funding on Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved several updates to welfare guidelines and authorized a new health grant during their meeting last Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County saw a rise in criminal activity in 2025, outpacing neighboring Brookings and Brown counties in total case filings.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County officials are looking to stay ahead of emerging technology trends, including battery storage and data centers, as the county concludes a year of steady construction growth.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Staff and visitors at Bramble Park Zoo are mourning the loss of a beloved fixture of the reptile department. The zoo announced that Bowser, a prominent Alligator Snapping Turtle, was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, January 14, following complications from cancer.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a hazardous materials call on Interstate 29 Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer accident resulted in a punctured fuel tank.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Lakers hockey program is experiencing a surge in participation and community engagement, driven by a world-class facility and a commitment to accessible youth development.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has announced the appointment of Jon Hoffman as its new Director of Facilities Management.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Dylan Jordan (R-District 4) returned to the South Dakota Capitol this week, signaling a focus on property rights, Second Amendment protections, and fiscal restraint as the 101st Legislative Session officially began.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Icy road conditions contributed to a two-vehicle injury crash early Friday morning northwest of Castlewood, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.