Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is putting its share of national opioid settlement dollars to work. On Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $40,000 contract with Production Monkeys, an Aberdeen-based marketing and production firm, to spearhead a comprehensive community awareness campaign to tackle the local opioid crisis.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – During Tuesday’s (3/24/26) Board of Commissioners meeting, Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado presented the first official spring hydrologic outlook, indicating a significantly lower risk of flooding than in previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Fresh off the legislative Session in Pierre, District 5 Senator Glenn Vilhauer visited the Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to deliver a detailed post-session briefing. His report centered on a “solution-seeking” Session that ultimately secured millions for local bridges and paved the way for what could be the most significant property tax reduction in the county’s history.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new initiative is underway to transform how residents in the Watertown area connect with service opportunities. Watertown Area Neighborhood Volunteers, in partnership with Codington Connects, has launched a Community Engagement and Volunteer Survey to gather vital feedback from the region.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Rotary Club and The Day of Development Event have officially announced the winners of the 2026 Top 4 Under 40 awards, recognizing young professionals who are “moving mountains” in their workplaces and across the region.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Parks and Recreation Department is calling for increased vigilance from the community following reports of ongoing vandalism at the local gun range.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has released its latest installment of the “#WatertownWorks” series, a monthly feature shining a spotlight on the diverse individuals behind the municipal services that keep the city safe, functional, and growing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.