Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $50,986 change order for the 5th Avenue North reconstruction project, allowing the contractor to move into Phase 2 early and accelerate the overall timeline by roughly two months.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $140,357 bid from Berg Enterprise LLC to construct a new truss‑style hoop building at the city landfill. The structure will provide dedicated storage for the city’s composter and other equipment currently occupying limited shop space.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The following is a detailed summary of the Northeast Radio SD newscast for Monday, May 4, 2026. Watertown’s "Demo-to-Build" Incentive Program The Watertown City Council is set to review Resolution 24-17, a proposed "Demo-to-Build" incentive program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to declare the long‑unused Lake Kampeska Phosphorus Filtration Plant as surplus property, setting the stage for future redevelopment proposals. The item was moved off the consent agenda to allow for public explanation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the war in Ukraine enters its second decade since the initial 2014 conflict, the struggle is often measured in terms of territory and ammunition. However, for Vasyl Khimich, the founder of the Organization of Military Christians of Ukraine (OMCU), the most critical battlefield is the human spirit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to declare several city vehicles and equipment items as surplus, clearing the way for them to be sold through Purple Wave online auction. The action followed a brief discussion of the city’s fleet management strategy and the rationale for cycling out certain vehicles.

Northeast Radio SD News – Minnesota State News - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Minnesota, seeking to block the state’s ongoing climate‑related litigation against major energy companies. Federal officials argue that Minnesota’s state‑court case unlawfully attempts to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions—an area the DOJ says falls under exclusive federal authority.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A traffic stop in southeast Watertown late Friday night led to the arrest of a Veblen man and the seizure of approximately one ounce of methamphetamine.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The power of service took center stage at Watertown Middle School (WMS) on Wednesday, April 29, as the Watertown Optimist Club celebrated the winners of its annual Essay Contest.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tearing down a building for the benefit of redevelopment in Watertown might soon get a little easier on the wallet. On Monday night, the Watertown City Council will review Resolution No. 26-17, a proposal to launch a Special Disposal Incentive Program to turn blighted neighborhood spots into new residential foundations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider declaring the Lake Kampeska Phosphorous Filtration Plant, located at 336 South Lake Drive, as surplus property. The move would allow the city to sell the long‑inactive facility at a future public sale.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Yankton’s pitching staff overpowered Watertown on Sunday, delivering back‑to‑back dominant performances to secure 2–0 and 4–1 victories in a doubleheader matchup.

Northeast Radio SD News – White, SD - A White, SD man was arrested Saturday evening after investigators determined he fabricated a report of being shot at while driving between Brookings and White, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A dominant opening performance from Jonathan Lake lifted Watertown to a 12–5 victory in Saturday’s first game against Brandon Valley, but the Lynx answered with an explosive 18–8 win in the nightcap to split the doubleheader at Watertown Stadium.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners have been awarded a 2026 Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grant totaling $377, supporting the continued expansion of their youth gardening program at the Watertown Area Boys & Girls Club.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - One person was injured early Wednesday morning after a two‑vehicle crash on SD Highway 28, about four miles east of Bryant, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has completed construction of a new Dental Radiography Lab in its 100 Building, a project designed to expand hands-on training opportunities for students in the school’s growing dental programs. According to the release, the lab is expected to be ready for student use before the end of the spring semester.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to rural emergency response capabilities, Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) announced this week that it has awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 fire departments across the region. The funding, part of GLE’s newly launched Fire Department Grant Program, was distributed to both career and volunteer departments located within a 50-mile radius of the cooperative’s four ethanol plants.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Economic development is rarely a process of instant gratification. For Chris Clifton and the Watertown Development Corporation (WDC), it is a marathon of infrastructure, planning, and high-stakes real estate development that he describes with a simple metaphor: “making the sausage”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has announced that registration is now open for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.