Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has formally filed paperwork to keep Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen on the ticket as his running mate in the 2026 general election, solidifying a partnership that has been in place since the administration began.

Northeast Radio SD News – National South Dakota News - U.S. Sen. John Thune (R‑S.D.) criticized Senate Democrats on Thursday after they declined to advance the 2026 farm bill out of the Senate Agriculture Committee, a move he said creates additional uncertainty for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sisseton, SD - Two former officials of the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority (SWHA) have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to steal millions of dollars in federal housing funds intended to support vulnerable residents of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct targeted mosquito spraying on Thursday night, August 6, after monitoring confirmed that adult mosquito levels have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Americans across the country pause each year on August 7 to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who were wounded in combat or gave their lives in service to the nation. The Purple Heart — one of the most recognized and solemn military decorations — is awarded to service members who were injured or killed as a result of enemy action, including those who died while held as prisoners of war.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners continued their 2027 budget review during their August 4, 2026, meeting, focusing on mandated county expenses and funding requests from outside non-profit agencies.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State’s Attorney Alison Bakken provided an update on the county’s legal and correctional landscape before presenting her 2027 budget request during the August 4, 2026, County Commission meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new state law that went into effect on July 1 has severely restricted the ability of local medical facilities to perform sexual assault exams, shifting a substantial logistical and financial burden onto Codington County.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veteran Service Office (VSO) continues to process a high volume of claims and secure significant financial benefits for local veterans, according to a report delivered at the August 4, 2026, County Commission meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local 4-H program took center stage during the Codington County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. 4-H Educator Jody Loeher presented her monthly report and introduced a special guest to highlight the program’s impact on local youth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners are exploring a contractual agreement to temporarily release a county aid lien to facilitate a local real estate transaction, following a presentation at their August 4, 2026, meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the conclusion of its summer baseball season, Watertown Post 17 has announced its 2026 postseason team award recipients, recognizing standout performers across multiple categories.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Air travel through Watertown Regional Airport continued its steady upward trend in July, with the city reporting 1,652 total enplanements, a 3% increase over the same period in FY25.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - Clark native and professional golfer Kim Kaufman is inviting mothers and daughters from across the region to join her for a special “Mother–Daughter Huddle” on Monday, Aug. 10, at Great Shots in Sioux Falls.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved its final governance update of the evening on August 3, 2026, adopting Governance Policy GP-04 to modernize the city’s fixed asset capitalization and insurance tracking rules.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on August 3, 2026, to adopt Resolution No. 26-28, formally designating the Watertown Current as the city’s new official newspaper of record and updating standing policies to streamline municipal payment approvals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For over a century, the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery have served as quiet pioneers of healthcare, education, and ministry across the Dakotas. Now, their visionary efforts to transform their 485-acre Watertown campus into a thriving intergenerational community have earned them the 2026 Act of Excellence Award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-32 during its August 3, 2026, meeting, adopting a standardized policy to govern gifts, donations, and naming rights across the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took the first procedural step toward finalizing a long-term property lease at the Watertown Regional Airport during its August 3, 2026, meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a unanimous vote, the Watertown City Council approved a mid-year budget cleanup during its August 3, 2026, meeting, authorizing several supplemental appropriations and line-item transfers to fund ongoing city projects.