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‘Iceorilla’ and ‘Plowverine’ Join SDDOT Fleet as 2025-2026 Contest Winners Announced
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has officially unveiled the winners of its sixth annual Snowplow Naming Contest, adding 12 newly christened vehicles to its winter maintenance fleet.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 162 min read


Interstate 29 Reopens from Watertown to North Dakota Line, Extreme Icy Conditions Remain
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Interstate 29 has been reopened from Watertown to the North Dakota state line as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025. However, motorists are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution, as road conditions in this section of I-29 remain severely icy.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 26, 20251 min read


SDDOT Launches Sixth Annual Snowplow Naming Contest; Emphasizes Winter Travel Safety Resources
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has officially opened the submission period for its sixth annual Snowplow Naming Contest, inviting residents, classrooms, and businesses across the state to submit creative names for the vehicles that keep state highways clear each winter. The contest runs now through Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 3, 20252 min read
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