Northeast Radio SD News - Webster, SD - Local industry leader Joel Shoemaker, representing Webster Scale, has been named to the 2026 Horizontal Council for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In the world of South Dakota public finance, few names have as much experience as Toby Morris. As the Managing Director at Colliers Securities, Morris has spent over 25 years in the trenches of economic development, helping cities, schools, and the state navigate the complex plumbing of infrastructure funding.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown and Codington County have officially launched CodeRED, a high-speed emergency notification system designed to keep residents informed during critical events. The transition marks a significant shift from traditional cable-based alerts to a modern, multi-platform approach that delivers time-sensitive information directly to residents’ pockets.

Northeast Radio SD News - Elkton, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance following a series of burglaries at the Twin City Fan facility located at 210 Badger Street N.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local families looking to introduce their children to the “fastest game on earth” have a golden opportunity next month. Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, in partnership with USA Hockey, is hosting a Try Hockey For Free clinic on Saturday, March 7th.

Family photo promoting a school board campaign with the message: "Vote Roshal Rossman for Watertown School Board." Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The race for the Watertown School Board is officially underway as incumbent board member Roshal (Franken) Rossman has formally entered the 2026 election cycle. Rossman transitioned from speculation to confirmation, declaring her intent to retain her seat. Her current three-year term, which she has held since her election

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown area is officially shining a spotlight on the next generation of leadership. Organizers have announced the finalists for the prestigious 2026 Top 4 Under 40 awards, a distinction reserved for young professionals who balance career excellence with a deep-seated commitment to community service.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington Connects has announced its February honors, recognizing the Human Service Agency (HSA) as the Agency of the Month and Hailey Rau as the Individual of the Month for their impactful work through Project SUCCESS.

The opioid crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It’s affecting families, friends, and neighbors in communities all across South Dakota. That’s why having simple, life-saving tools readily available matters so much. One of the most effective tools we have is naloxone, often known by the brand name Narcan. It can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes and give someone a second chance at life.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - A 23-year-old Millbank man was hospitalized Saturday morning after being discovered in a downtown alley suffering from a severe medical emergency related to hypothermia.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A 44-year-old Sisseton man is in custody following a Sunday afternoon incident where his vehicle ended up partially submerged in Lake Poinsett.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State legislators from Districts 7 and 8 gathered on Saturday for a public forum to update constituents on key issues as the 2026 Legislative Session moves toward its final weeks. The “Legislative Coffee” event featured a detailed look at the state budget, the debate over legal gender definitions, and the potential entry of hyper-scale data centers into the South Dakota economy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Plans for a new multi-family housing development at 1031 1st Avenue SE have received a vital lifeline. The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant a one-year extension for a previously approved setback variance, allowing developers to move forward with the construction of a fourplex.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move to address the city’s ongoing demand for childcare, the Watertown Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new day care facility located at 1018 6th Street SE.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health is calling on agricultural producers, farm owners, and field employees to stay vigilant against the New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that can cause severe injury or death in livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Students from Florence High School are putting the finishing touches on their recipes and business strategies as they prepare to represent their community at the 2026 South Dakota ProStart® Invitational.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows clearly proved their strength on Saturday at the Region 1A tournament, performing well in Dell Rapids to win the team championship with 244.0 points.

The Senate Taxation Committee voted 4–3 on Friday to kill Senate Bill 243, ending Sen. John Carley’s proposal to replace property taxes with a retail “transaction fee” that supporters said could eliminate owner-occupied property taxes first.

Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - Two individuals were transported to the hospital Saturday evening following a single-vehicle rollover accident just east of White.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a major announcement that signals a new chapter for the Watertown tourism industry, Executive Director Anjelica Uthe of Visit Watertown revealed that the organization will be relocating its headquarters to the heart of the city’s historic district. Starting April 1, 2026, Visit Watertown will take up residence in the historic Goss Opera House, moving into the space formerly occupied by Maud’s Mercantile.