Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Optimist Club of Watertown awarded a $500 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown to support programs serving local youth and families.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The St. Martin’s School community gathered in their church sanctuary for a deeply emotional, joyous occasion: a surprise Make-A-Wish reveal for young cancer fighter Sophie Holida. Surrounded by classmates, teachers, extended family, and supporters, Sophie was celebrated for her incredible bravery during a grueling, year-and-a-half-long medical battle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown announced that its 4th Avenue Yard Waste Drop‑Off Site will open for the season on Tuesday, Oct. 14, giving residents another option to dispose of leaves, branches, garden waste, and other yard debris.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown announced schedule changes and facility closures for Native American Day on Monday, Oct. 12.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced that 15 students will graduate Friday from the state’s Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course, a two‑week training program that prepares new 911 dispatchers for emergency service work statewide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded Wednesday night to a semi‑truck rollover that left the driver trapped inside the vehicle, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man died early Thursday in a single‑vehicle crash four miles southwest of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The court dismissed the criminal case against former Watertown surgeon Dr. Alan Christensen without prejudice, according to a court filing signed October 5 by the Codington County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A controlled burn that spread into nearby tall grass prompted a multi‑agency response Wednesday afternoon in rural Brookings County. According to a media release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters from Brookings and Aurora were dispatched at 3:16 p.m. to a field near 473rd Avenue and 218th Street after a pile of burning trees ignited surrounding vegetation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Construction is advancing steadily at the new Codington County Detention Center site, with interior block walls rising and exterior paving preparations underway.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners unanimously approved a request to surplus and trade in two vehicles for the Codington County Sheriff’s Office during their recent meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veteran Service Office secured over $100,000 in retroactive payments for local veterans in September, according to an update delivered to the Codington County Commissioners.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The new 4-H year officially began on Oct. 1 in Codington County, kicking off a busy season of enrollments, record-keeping, and national recognition.

Northeast Radio SD News – Minnesota State News - Federal prosecutors have charged an 18‑year‑old Richfield, Minnesota, man with knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition to commit a federal crime of terrorism, following an FBI sting operation that investigators say prevented a planned mass‑casualty attack.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners has extended the deadline for insurance providers to submit proposals for the county’s 2027 employee health insurance plans.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved two rural plat resolutions, finalizing agricultural property transfers and farmstead exemptions in Rauville Township and the former reservation area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A familiar face around Watertown has received one of the community’s highest recognitions for disability achievement and advocacy. Teddy Berglund was named the recipient of the Outstanding Citizen with a Disability Award, presented in conjunction with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Rachel’s Hope marked another record month in September, delivering more than 4,000 essential items to families across the Watertown area as demand for basic-needs assistance continues to rise.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Candidates for Codington County Auditor and South Dakota Legislative Districts 4 and 5 outlined their platforms, debated local control of data centers, and discussed public education funding during a Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce forum on Tuesday evening.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council wrapped up Monday night’s meeting with a wide-ranging discussion covering 2027 municipal budget priorities, oversight of the public works contractor along 5th Avenue, committee appointments for the water treatment plant, and surplus equipment at the Watertown Wellness Center.