Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a world obsessed with technical skills and high-level certifications, Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Leadership Lab Facilitator, is challenging entrepreneurs to look inward. In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Dr. Meidinger argued that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest predictor of professional success—often far outweighing a high IQ.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move aimed at transforming the economic landscape of the I-29 corridor, co-founders Michael Klatt and Angie Yahne officially introduced StartUp Watertown during a live broadcast with Northeast Radio SD on Monday. The initiative, born from a partnership with Sister Barb Youngers and the Mother of God Monastery, seeks to provide a permanent home for innovation, education, and community-driven business growth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the South Dakota legislative Session came to a close on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA), shared a positive outlook for the state’s business community.