Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During reports to the superintendent at the conclusion of Tuesday’s regular meeting, Watertown School Board Member Roshal Rossman expressed concerns regarding the safety of the community's student homecoming "van" tradition and called for a multi-agency review to consider potential changes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to formally approve the district’s 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report. Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented the audited year-end financials for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, after the South Dakota Department of Education formally accepted and reviewed them.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to approve a three-year extension of its exclusive broadcast sponsorship agreement for ArrowTV with DFS Insurance and Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held a first reading of six K-12 student policies at its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. While five policy reviews reflected standard administrative maintenance, updates to Policy JIH directly address digital device searches and student cell phone privacy expectations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an operational update on the K-12 nutrition program from Food Service Director Caitlin Bach during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, coinciding with National School Lunch Week.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to authorize competitive bidding for $90,000 in avionics parts and installation to support Lake Area Technical College’s Professional Fixed Wing Pilot program. The vote comes amid revelations that the Watertown Regional Airport Board is considering new operational fees that could cost the college over $100,000 annually.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County commissioners received monthly departmental updates Tuesday morning, with County Auditor Brenda Hanten reporting that early voting continues to run ahead of the last midterm cycle.

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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Southfork Lounge, a longtime gentlemen’s club on Watertown's south side, will close at the end of the year as owner Bill Schmitt prepares to retire.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will consider first readings for six K-12 student policies during its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The proposed updates address nonresident open enrollment deadlines, special education capacity caps, daily tuition rates, international exchange student criteria, home-school transfer credit guidelines, truancy enforcement, and district authority regarding searches and police interrog

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In Watertown school board district property business, the board will consider authorizing the administration to advertise for bids on a new Chevrolet Suburban to update the district’s passenger-vehicle fleet.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will meet in regular Session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to consider a three-year renewal of an exclusive corporate sponsorship for ArrowTV, along with requests to acquire vehicles and multiple surplus property dispositions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - Emergency crews responded Friday morning after a box truck left South Dakota Highway 28 and went into Dry Lake near the Stone Bridge just north of Lake Poinsett.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three separate incidents reported over the weekend, including an injury motorcycle crash, a small field fire, and the theft of diesel fuel from farm equipment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Clear Lake officials and supporters of a voter-approved ordinance allowing chickens within city limits disagree over when and how the measure should take effect. The dispute involves the initiated-ordinance process, municipal zoning regulations, and the wording of official city records.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport reported another strong month of passenger traffic in September, with 1,337 total enplanements, a 25 percent increase from the same month in 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – Toronto, SD - The South Dakota FFA Foundation has awarded five $100 scholarships to the top finishers in this fall’s Regional Range Evaluation Competitions, including Deubrook student Lidia Dupraz, who earned first place in her region.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Revenue reminds retailers and consumers that red‑dyed diesel remains restricted to agricultural use, despite recent confusion from reports in other states.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Treasurer Carol Maloney urges property owners to plan ahead when submitting their October tax payments, citing new U.S. Postal Service processing rules that may delay postmarks and make on‑time payments appear late.