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Rotary Club Awards Five Local Students $1,000 Scholarships
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rotary Scholarships, awarding five local students $1,000 each for their essay submissions and commitment to academic excellence and service.

Steve Jurrens
May 71 min read


South Dakota’s “Freedom’s Haven” Leads the Charge in Addressing Workforce Shortage Through Refugee Support
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a state grappling with a “bodies gap” in its labor market, a unique initiative is proving that humanitarian efforts and economic solutions can go hand-in-hand. Freedom’s Haven for New Americans, a nonprofit spearheaded by former Lake Area Technical College (LATC) President Emeritus Mike Cartney, is transforming South Dakota’s workforce by integrating refugees and legal immigrants into the local economy.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 73 min read
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