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Watertown Ditch Fire Near 4th Avenue: Quick Response Prevents Further Damage
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews were on the move Wednesday afternoon as Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a reported ditch fire near a busy city intersection.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 251 min read


Henry School District: Embracing Growth and Community Spirit
Northeast Radio SD News – Henry, SD - In an informative interview on Northeast Radio SD, representatives from the Henry School District shared exciting updates and upcoming events, highlighting the unique advantages of their small-town educational environment.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 253 min read


Codington Connects: Bridging the Gaps in Community Healthcare
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special weekly segment with “Codington Connects,” Northeast Radio SD sat down with Sara Foust, Board President of Codington Connects, and Tracy Kurten, the newly appointed Outpatient Social Worker at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, to discuss the evolving role of social work in modern medicine and the critical importance of holistic community support.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Watertown Area Chamber to Host 2026 Legislative Social; Live Stream Available via Northeast Radio SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local residents and business leaders will have an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers next month at the 2026 Legislative Social. Hosted by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and the Watertown Development Company, the event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Watertown High School Names Havyn Heinz as New Head Volleyball Coach
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown High School is looking to the future of its volleyball program with a familiar face at the helm. Activities Director Craig Boyens announced the hiring of Havyn Heinz as the new Head Volleyball Coach for the Arrows, pending formal school board approval.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell its five Brookings radio stations to Brookings Radio, LLC
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell its five Brookings radio stations to Brookings Radio, LLC — a group locally owned and operated by Cami Powers, her husband, Derrick Powers, and her brother, Chad Hogie.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 251 min read


Highway 25 Closure: Nine-Mile Project Near Henry to Begin April 1
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Drivers in Northeast South Dakota should prepare for significant travel changes as a major road improvement project begins next week. Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nine-mile grading and interim surfacing project will commence on S.D. Highway 25 west of Henry.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Fort Sisseton Secures Funding for Preservation in Latest Round of State Grants
Northeast Radio SD News – Fort Sisseton, SD - History in our backyard is getting a major boost this spring. The South Dakota State Historical Society has officially announced the winners of the Deadwood Fund Grant for the Spring 2026 cycle, and a Northeast South Dakota landmark is on the list.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Authorities Continue Investigation into Death of Sioux Falls Teen Found Near Brookings
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Law enforcement agencies in Sioux Falls and Brookings are continuing an active investigation following the discovery of the body of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


Blinded by the Light: New AAA Survey Finds 60% of South Dakota Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - If you feel like oncoming traffic is getting brighter and harder to look at, you aren’t alone. A new survey released by AAA South Dakota reveals that 6 in 10 drivers are struggling with headlight glare after dark, raising serious concerns about nighttime road safety.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


Watertown’s Fallout Shelter Ministries to Host Intimate Fundraiser for Anti-Trafficking Fight
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On Thursday, April 9th, a small building in downtown Watertown will open its doors for an event that aims to make a global impact. Fallout Shelter Ministries is partnering with Daylight United for an exclusive “Dinner and Acoustic Night” to raise funds for the ongoing battle against human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 243 min read


Award-Winning Filmmaker Andrew Kightlinger to Host Special Screening in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local film enthusiasts and aspiring creators have a rare opportunity to go behind the lens this month. South Dakota’s own award-winning writer and director, Andrew Kightlinger, is returning to his roots for a special screening of his film Lost on a Mountain in Maine at the Odyssey 8 Theater on Monday, March 30.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


Reimagining a Local Legend: Chamber Unveils Major Changes to “Cookin’ on Kampeska”
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown summer staple is getting a high-energy makeover. In a recent interview on Northeast Radio SD, Tim Sheehan, President and CEO of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Johnson, Director of Community Engagement, discussed the historical roots and the bold new direction for the 2026 Cookin’ on Kampeska celebration.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


De Smet Business Owners Sentenced to Federal Prison for $610,000 Tax Fraud
Northeast Radio SD News – De Smet, SD - Two owners of a De Smet manufacturing company have been sentenced to federal prison and home confinement for failing to pay over $600,000 in employment taxes to the IRS.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


WNBA History: Phoenix Mercury to Play First-Ever South Dakota Game at Sanford Pentagon
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - For the first time in history, the WNBA is coming to South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


Five More Convicted in Massive ‘Feeding Our Future’ Fraud Scheme
Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced five more guilty pleas in the sprawling “Feeding Our Future” fraud investigation, bringing the total number of convictions in the case to 63.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


Visit Watertown Announces 2026 Tourism Awards and Grand Opening of New Downtown Office
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local tourism landscape is about to look a little different. During a live broadcast on Monday, March 23, the leaders of Visit Watertown announced that they are officially moving their headquarters to the historic Goss Opera House and are now seeking nominations for the 2026 Tourism Awards.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


DCI Investigating First Officer-Involved Shooting of 2026 in Box Elder
Northeast Radio SD News – Box Elder, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday, March 21, in Box Elder. The incident, which involved the South Dakota Highway Patrol, marks the first such shooting in the state this year.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 232 min read


Sioux Falls Woman Sentenced to 20 Years Following Near-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A 39-year-old Sioux Falls woman will spend the next two decades in federal prison following a June 2025 fentanyl distribution case that nearly claimed a woman’s life.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 231 min read


Downtown Watertown Seeking New “Collective Director” to Lead District Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Downtown Watertown Collective is officially on the hunt for a new leader to serve as the Downtown Collective Director, a role designed to act as the primary “connector and catalyst” for the city’s heart.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


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