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Rochester Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash West of Pierpont Identified by South Dakota Authorities
Northeast Radio SD News – Day County, SD - Authorities have released the names of those involved in a pedestrian crash that killed a Rochester, Minnesota man west of Pierpont.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 191 min read


Watertown City Council to Vote on 2024 Residential Building Code Update Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold a second reading Monday on Ordinance No. 26‑18, which updates the city’s residential building standards from the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) to the 2024 edition.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 191 min read


Watertown City Council to Vote on 2024 Building Code Update Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will take final action Monday on Ordinance No. 26‑19, which updates the city’s building regulations from the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) to the 2024 edition.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 191 min read


Watertown City Council to Vote on 2024 International Fire Code Update Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold a second reading Monday on Ordinance No. 26‑20, which updates the city’s fire code from the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) to the 2024 edition.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 191 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Zoning Definition Updates for New Campus and Congregate Living Districts
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider updates to the city’s zoning definitions on Monday as part of the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑28, a text amendment to Chapter 21.90 Definitions.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 181 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Zoning Updates Adding Campus and Congregate Living Districts
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will take up a series of zoning text amendments Monday night that update the city’s Summary of District Regulations to reflect two newly created zoning districts: the CD Campus District and the R‑3S Congregate Living Residential District.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider New Campus District Zoning for Medical and Educational Development
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major zoning update aimed at supporting future medical and educational campus development will go before the Watertown City Council Monday night for its first reading.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider Hotel Rezoning Near Highway 81
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A proposal to rezone a long‑established hotel property on the city’s southeast side will come before the Watertown City Council Monday night for its first reading.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown City Council to Review 2026 Budget Ordinance With $781K in Capital Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – The Watertown City Council will take up Ordinance No. 26‑23 on Monday night, a measure that updates the city’s 2026 budget to address departmental needs and authorize several line‑item transfers across the General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Solid Waste Fund.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 181 min read


Watertown Seeks State Funding for Lake Kampeska Bridge Replacement Study
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A resolution authorizing the City of Watertown to apply for state bridge improvement funding will appear on Monday night’s City Council consent agenda, advancing early‑stage work on a deteriorating bridge near Lake Kampeska.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 181 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider $438K John Deere Landfill Dozer Purchase
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will take up a routine but notable equipment purchase Monday night as part of its consent agenda: a bid award for a new John Deere 850 P landfill dozer for the city’s Solid Waste Division.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 181 min read


Arizona Man Convicted in South Dakota Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking Case of Over 200 Pounds
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A federal jury has convicted a Glendale, Arizona man for his role in a major drug trafficking organization that moved cartel‑sourced methamphetamine and fentanyl into Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


2026 Tax Changes Explained: Key Updates, Deductions, and Refund Tips for Taxpayers
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota classifications by the county director of equalization: agricultural, owner‑occupied, or nonagricultural. While most local taxes are unaffected by classification, the newsletter emphasizes two major areas where it matters — how land is assessed and how much a property owner pays toward the School General Fund levy.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Sioux Falls Crypto Investor Benjamin Wiener Indicted in Alleged $20 Million Fraud Scheme
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls cryptocurrency investor is facing a sweeping federal indictment alleging a years‑long fraud and money‑laundering scheme that prosecutors say cost victims across South Dakota and Minnesota an estimated $20 million.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


T. Denny Sanford, South Dakota Philanthropist and Business Leader, Dies at 90
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - First PREMIER Bank, PREMIER Bankcard, and Sanford Health have announced the passing of T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota business leader and nationally recognized philanthropist whose giving reshaped health care, education, and community development across the region. He was 90.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Rise in 2026, BBB Revenue Jumps 10.53%
Watertown’s sales tax collections for the first six months of 2026 continue to trend upward, according to the city’s latest Sales Tax Comparison History report. Year‑to‑date figures show increases across the 1st Penny General Fund, 2nd Penny Capital Fund, and BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax, reflecting continued economic activity through mid‑year.
1st Penny – General Fund Up 4.23% Year‑to‑Date
The city has collected $4,515,242 in first‑penny revenue so far in 2026, compa

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


South Dakota Wins Permanent Injunction, $34K Penalty Against Patriot Warranty Co-Owner
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Friday that the state has secured a permanent injunction and $34,579 in civil penalties and attorney’s fees against Jack C. Yedid, co‑owner of Advanced Resources LLC, which operated in South Dakota as Patriot Warranty.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


South Dakota Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 as Cases and Mosquito Activity Rise
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting two human cases of West Nile virus so far this season, according to its latest surveillance update released July 17. The cases were identified in Jerauld County and Pennington County, with one classified as non‑neuroinvasive and the other as neuroinvasive, the more severe form of the disease. The neuroinvasive case resulted in one death, according to the report.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


Watertown Street Reconstruction Update: 3rd Street NW Closure Begins July 20 as 5th Avenue North Work Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street reconstruction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 171 min read


Building Community: Introducing the Harmony View Development! 🏡
We recently had a great conversation with Seth Fryer from Seppanen Contracting Inc. on Northeast Radio SD to discuss their exciting new residential housing project, Harmony View.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 162 min read



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