Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota legislative session crossed its third-week milestone, the halls of the State Capitol were filled with spirited debate over healthcare funding, agricultural standards, and fiscal responsibility. With nearly 500 bills now introduced, lawmakers from Districts 4 and 5 are wrestling with significant policy shifts that could reshape the state’s rural landscape.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially recognized the standout businesses of 2026, naming winners for its most prestigious annual honors. During the association’s conference in Pierre, awards were presented for Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Service.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced a new partnership today to construct a state-of-the-art nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus.