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Lake Area Tech Reports 99% Placement Rate for Class of 2025, Strong Wages and Rapid Degree Earn‑Back Times
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College continues to post some of the strongest graduate outcomes in the region, reporting a 99% placement rate for the Class of 2025 and some of the fastest degree earn‑back times in the school’s history. The findings were presented Monday night during a detailed update to the Watertown School Board.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago3 min read


One Injured in Single‑Vehicle Rollover Crash Northwest of Watertown Friday Night
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was injured Friday night after a single‑vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of 455th Avenue and 164th Street, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Watertown sales tax collections rise through the first quarter of 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s sales tax revenues continue to trend upward in 2026, with the city reporting steady year‑over‑year growth across its 1st Penny, 2nd Penny, and BBB tax categories, according to newly released financial data.

Steve Jurrens
May 201 min read


18‑Year‑Old Injured in Single‑Motorcycle Crash on Highway 20
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - An 18‑year‑old Brookings man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 20 in northwest Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 211 min read


Influenza Season Winds Down in South Dakota: A Look at 2025-2026 Data
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Public health officials report that the 2025-2026 influenza season in South Dakota is beginning to wind down after peaking in early February. However, newly released data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveal that this season has been more active than the historical average, driven largely by an aggressive strain of the virus.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 272 min read


Codington County 4-H Gears Up for Spring with Shooting Sports and D.C. Leadership Trip
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Spring is shaping up to be a busy season for Codington County’s youth, according to the monthly 4-H and Extension report delivered to the County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 52 min read


South Dakota Influenza Activity Remains Low Heading into Late December
Man with cold in bed, blue blanket, using tissue. Meds and glass on table. South Dakota Dept. of Health and Northeast Radio SD logos visible.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 20, 20252 min read


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