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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
Two men, including one whose life sentence was commuted by then-South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, have been charged in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a rural area five days after she went missing in March.

AP News
Jun 193 min read


Federal Jury Convicts Sioux Falls Man of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A federal jury has found a Sioux Falls man guilty of attempting to entice a minor using the internet, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota. The verdict against 34‑year‑old Ryan Nigro was returned on June 4 following a three‑day trial in Sioux Falls.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 82 min read


Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to Rebrand as Sanford Health Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The integration between Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sanford Health is reaching a new milestone. Beginning in late June, Prairie Lakes will officially begin its transition to the name Sanford Health Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
May 272 min read


Watertown Finishes State Runner‑Up After Thrilling Championship Battle With Brandon Valley
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A remarkable postseason run powered by dominant pitching and timely hitting carried the Watertown Arrows all the way to the Class A state championship game this weekend. But with the title just one strike away, a late Brandon Valley rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Lynx to a 4–3 walk‑off victory Saturday night at Augustana University’s Ronken Field.

Steve Jurrens
May 243 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 26-year-old Watertown, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today.

Steve Jurrens
May 212 min read


Authorities Continue Investigation into Death of Sioux Falls Teen Found Near Brookings
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.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 252 min read


WNBA History: Phoenix Mercury to Play First-Ever South Dakota Game at Sanford Pentagon
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - For the first time in history, the WNBA is coming to South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 242 min read


Sioux Falls Woman Sentenced to 20 Years Following Near-Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A 39-year-old Sioux Falls woman will spend the next two decades in federal prison following a June 2025 fentanyl distribution case that nearly claimed a woman’s life.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 231 min read


South Dakota’s Aaron Hansen Nominated for 2025 NAHB National Associate of the Year Award
Northeast Radio SD News - South Dakota - Aaron Hansen, Vice President of Sioux Falls Insurance, will be honored today at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida, as a nominee for the 2025 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Associate of the Year Award.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 172 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol Seeks Public Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is requesting assistance from the public to identify a commercial vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 101 min read


Watertown Wrestlers Claim Second at Lincoln Invitational; Swenson and Richter Capture Titles
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows wrestling team put on a strong showing at the Lincoln High School Invitational on December 30, 2025, finishing second as a team and celebrating four individual champions.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 52 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man has been sentenced to 160 months (over 13 years) in federal prison after being convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney Ron Parsons and handed down by U.S. District Judge Schreier on December 1, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 11, 20252 min read


State Board Approves $15 Million REDI Loan for New Sioux Falls Frozen Food Plant
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved a Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) Loan of up to $15 million for SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc., aimed at bolstering new investment and job creation in Sioux Falls.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 26, 20251 min read


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