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Watertown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Distribution in Drug-Free Zone
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Steven Scott Ulm, 26, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term on October 22, 2025, in Codington County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea to a Class 4 felony drug charge.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago1 min read
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Landowner Addresses City Council Over Unresolved Sewer Line Damages
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council meeting concluded Monday with a dedicated Open Forum discussion where a local landowner and his tenant voiced long-standing concerns regarding unresolved land restoration issues related to the 2012 installation of the Northeast Interceptor sanitary sewer line (Project 1119).

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read
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Travel South Dakota Wins Second Consecutive Gold w3 Award for Email Marketing
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travel South Dakota has once again earned a prestigious Gold w3 Award, this time for its "Travel South Dakota" consumer email series. This marks the second year in a row that the organization has received the top honor from the w3 Awards.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read
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Henry Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault After Shooting Arrow into Bedroom Door
Northeast Radio SD News - Henry, SD - A Henry man has been arrested on felony charges after a domestic dispute escalated to include a bow and arrow on Saturday evening, according to a news release from the Codington County Sheriff's Office.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read
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Watertown Leaders Emphasize Collaboration to Overcome Housing, Land, and Workforce Challenges
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A panel of local leaders at the Watertown Development Company (WDC)Â annual meeting, moderated by David Strait of Austin Law, outlined key economic development successes and identified critical hurdles facing the community's future growth. The discussion focused on four core pillars: the banking community, manufacturing, city administration, and the municipal utility.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 193 min read
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Watertown City Council Addresses Liquor License Revisions; Councilman Warns of Regulatory Challenges
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has concluded its first reading of a proposed ordinance that would revise Chapter 2.02 concerning "on sale" liquor licenses for full-service restaurants. Despite a debate over the inclusion of language prohibiting "mind-altering consumables or inhalants," the Council ultimately agreed to advance the ordinance for a second reading in its original form.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read
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Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 148 min read
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Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden
Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden - Northeast Radio SD Northeast News SD - Aberdeen, SD - The...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 141 min read
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Daly Records Historic High Score at Sanford International
FILE - John Daly tees off on the second hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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Watertown Fire Rescue Welcomes New Full-Time Firefighter
Watertown Fire Rescue officially welcomed a new full-time member to its ranks this week, reinforcing the department's standard for having all crew members certified as both firefighters and paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedic Camdyn Rieffenberger was given his black helmet by Chief Rowland, marking the end of his probationary period. The black helmet is a long-standing tradition that signals a firefighter's promotion from probationary to permanent status.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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Detours in Place for New Closure on Highway 25 in Clark County
Drivers in Clark County should prepare for a new road closure beginning Monday, September 15, as crews continue work on an infrastructure project along South Dakota Highway 25.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced that Highway 25 will be closed from Highway 20 north for three miles to allow grading operations. A signed detour will guide passenger vehicles around the work zone via 437th Avenue and 155th Street (County Road 20).

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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Iowa Man Dies in Lincoln County Semi Crash
"Latest news alert from Northeast Radio News SD: 'Fatal Crash' text on a screen with emergency lights. Blue and red hues dominate."...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash Near Irene
Latest news from Northeast Radio News SD - "Your News. Your Voice. Your Station." Northeast News SD – Yankton County, SD - A pedestrian...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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Governor Rhoden Updates Prison Plan FAQ After Legislative Meetings
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden today announced an update to the state's...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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South Dakota Governor and 30 Governors Urge Congress to Address Drone Threats
Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety.
The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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​University of South Dakota Professor Fired for Insensitive Post Following Death of Charlie Kirk
A University of South Dakota (USD) art professor has been terminated after making a series of insensitive remarks online regarding the death

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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Vehicle Accident on Willow Creek Drive Sends One to Hospital
Northeast Radio News SD - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Willow Creek Drive...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting
A photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, stands at his vigil, Thursday, Sept. 11,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 126 min read
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Federal Disaster Aid Approved for South Dakota Tribes Following Spring and Summer Storms
An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 28,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 122 min read
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🚨 Single-Vehicle Crash on Willow Creek Dr. Sends Driver to Hospital
A Watertown woman was hospitalized Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Willow Creek Drive. The incident occurred around 7:46 AM in the 2200 block, prompting a swift response from the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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