Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Area legislators faced a vocal crowd on Saturday morning during the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Cracker Barrel, where the tension between state mandates and local control dominated the discussion. The event, live-streamed by Northeast Radio SD, featured a six-member panel from Districts 4 and 5 addressing topics ranging from cell phone bans to controversial curriculum requirements.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the allocation of more than $5.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support four major infrastructure projects across the state. The grants, stemming from the October 1, 2025, application cycle, are designed to bolster essential services and improve the quality of life for South Dakota residents.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board of Directors will convene for a special meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. In a shift from standard procedure, board members will attend the Session exclusively via Zoom.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Henry man has been ordered to serve time in the South Dakota State Penitentiary following a violent domestic incident last fall that involved a high-powered bow and the medical neglect of a special-needs child.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Swim Club (WASC) Dolphins hosted their final home qualifying meet of the season from February 6–8, 2026, at the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center. The event was the final opportunity for local athletes to secure qualifying times for the upcoming South Dakota State Championships.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - High school football fans in the Sioux Falls metro area can look forward to some heavy-hitting interstate action over the next two seasons.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association (WBA) has officially announced the three individuals selected for induction into the Watertown Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The honorees include former standout players Jason Adams, Tanner Neale, and Grant Osthus.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has issued a reminder to motorists and commercial carriers regarding upcoming spring load restrictions aimed at protecting the state’s highway infrastructure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law has announced that Michelle A. Behnke, President of the American Bar Association (ABA), will deliver the keynote address at the annual Thurgood Marshall Lecture on Feb. 25.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary as of February 11, 2026, providing a snapshot of how this winter’s respiratory season compares to previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has greenlit funding for two major projects set to inject more than $28 million into the state’s economy. The move is expected to secure the future of 383 existing full-time jobs while fostering a new wave of local entrepreneurship

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - In a narrow 8-7 vote on Wednesday morning, the House Education Committee moved forward with a controversial bill that would prohibit public school districts from using their resources to support teachers’ unions.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A debate that has simmered since smartphones became ubiquitous in the early 2010s gained significant traction in the South Dakota State Capitol this week. A bill aimed at “unplugging” students during the school day, Senate Bill 198, has advanced to the Senate floor, underscoring growing tensions between student performance and the tradition of local school control.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota- Governor Larry Rhoden made South Dakota the first state in the nation to remove firearm suppressors from the list of “controlled weapons” on Tuesday, signing Senate Bill 2 into law. The move underscores the administration’s goal of maintaining South Dakota’s status as the most Second Amendment-friendly state in the country.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to highlight significant new tax benefits now available to Americans under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thune emphasized that these provisions, which apply to the 2025 tax year, are expected to result in larger refunds for millions of households this spring.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust of Codington Connects and Audrey Rider from SDSU Extension discussed the vital role of early childhood education and community support systems in Watertown. Codington Connects, now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is actively working with over 45 local partners to address critical needs in the area, ranging from child care capacity to econom

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 81st Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show officially opened Wednesday morning at the Codington County Extension Complex, blending a vision for the future of South Dakota agriculture with a deep respect for its storied past.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) is entering a new era of connectivity and expansion, as highlighted by Airport Manager Ian Meriwether in a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens at Northeast Radio SD. From increased passenger traffic to long-term infrastructure investments, the airport is reinforcing its position as a vital economic engine for the region.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The latest school board meeting highlighted key legislative movements in Pierre, an upcoming “Cracker Barrel” Session for the public, and a call for a formal review of the district’s grading policy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Northern Prairie Arts (NPA) is preparing for its annual theme show, titled “Taking Flight,” which will be the center of this month’s Arts Night at the Pub. The event is scheduled for this Thursday, February 12, at Dempsey’s at the Airport.