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Watertown Man Celebrates 1,179 Days Sober After Codington County Treatment Court Transforms His Life
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For nearly eight years, Dylan Bethke’s life was dominated by methamphetamine addiction. Between repeated stays in jail and rehab facilities, job loss, and deteriorating mental and physical health, Bethke found himself trapped in a cycle that seemed impossible to break.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 153 min read


Codington County Treatment Court Honors Three Graduates in Watertown, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Treatment Court marked a milestone moment on Wednesday afternoon, honoring three individuals during a commencement ceremony held at the Codington County Courthouse.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 303 min read


October Sobriety Checkpoints Planned Across 20 South Dakota Counties
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 20 counties throughout the month of October, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 251 min read


Highway Patrol Announces June Sobriety Checkpoints in 17 South Dakota Counties
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties throughout the month of June, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Steve Jurrens
May 271 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol Announces April Sobriety Checkpoints
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced it will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 16 counties in April, including several counties right here in the northeast region.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 291 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol to Target Impaired Driving with February Sobriety Checkpoints
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced it will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 15 different counties throughout February.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 291 min read


From Legacy to Leadership: How Watertown Native Ally Helle is Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For many growing up in the Midwest, the sight of a backyard bonfire and the sound of a cracking beer can are synonymous with community and celebration. For Watertown native Ally Helle, those same sights and sounds formed the backdrop of a complicated childhood that eventually led to a personal battle with alcoholism.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 92 min read



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