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Watertown Police Seek the Public’s Help to Recover Nine Stolen State Training Motorcycles
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is calling on the community for assistance in locating a stolen trailer containing nine South Dakota Department of Public Safety motorcycles. Authorities are also seeking to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the theft.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Billings Woman Indicted in Watertown on 13 Identity Theft Counts, Forgery, Drug Charges, and Receiving Stolen Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Montana woman already facing charges from a January 4 stolen‑vehicle arrest in Watertown is now accused of a wide‑ranging identity theft and forgery scheme after a Codington County grand jury returned a 13‑count indictment against her this week.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 54 min read


Rosie Smith Announces Retirement After 25 Years Leading Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism
After more than 25 years of dedicated service promoting Northeast South Dakota’s tourism industry, Rosie Smith has announced she will step down as Executive Director of Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism effective August 1.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Village of Harmony Hill Earns 2026 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The national award honors long‑term and post‑acute care providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to improving quality care for residents.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Florence Students Partner with Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Relaunch
Northeast Radio SD News – Florence, SD - South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) has completed a successful pilot relaunch of its What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? program, partnering with eighth‑grade students from Florence School and Watertown‑based Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics (GLRP).

Steve Jurrens
Jun 52 min read


Wilmot School District Awarded Farm to School Grant to Expand Local Food and Ag Education
Northeast Radio SD News – Wilmot, SD - The Wilmot School District is one of six programs statewide selected to receive funding through the South Dakota Department of Education’s 2026 Farm to School Grant, an initiative designed to expand student access to locally grown foods and hands‑on agricultural learning

Steve Jurrens
Jun 51 min read


SDDOT Schedules June 10 Public Meeting on Highway 22 Bridge Replacement Near Clear Lake
Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting and open house on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed bridge structure replacement project in South Dakota: Highway 22, east of Interstate 29 near Clear Lake.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 51 min read


City of Watertown Highlights Dedicated Local Public Servants in Latest ‘#WatertownWorks’ Feature
Northeast Radio SD News – From guiding residents through the building process to responding to emergencies, connecting readers with books, and managing vital landfill operations, the City of Watertown relies on a diverse team to keep the community running smoothly every day.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 43 min read


Prairie Lakes Expands Walk‑In Direct Access Lab Testing for Community Members
Northeast Radio SD News – Prairie Lakes Laboratory is expanding its walk‑in, direct access lab testing services, giving community members a faster and more convenient way to monitor their health without needing an appointment or provider referral.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 42 min read


Confirmed Measles Case in Brookings County, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Brookings County child, prompting state health officials to issue an official Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory to medical providers and the public.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 42 min read


WATERTOWN Regional Airport Passenger Traffic Soars 19% in May, Powered by Denver Demand
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport is ‘flying high’ after reporting a 19% increase in passenger traffic for the month of May compared to the same period last year.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


Late‑Night House Fire in Milbank Contained Quickly; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The Milbank Fire Department responded to a late‑night house fire Thursday after receiving a dispatch at 10:57 p.m. for a residence at 402 East 4th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


USACE Releases Final Flood Risk Study for Watertown, Public Comments Open Through June 15
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Watertown, has released the Final Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment for the proposed Watertown Flood Risk Management Project and is now seeking public comment.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 31 min read


Watertown Sewer Repair Project to Begin June 4, Temporary Access Limits Expected
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin work this week on a sanitary sewer repair project that will temporarily affect traffic and driveway access in a northwest neighborhood, according to a Public Service Announcement from the Engineering Division.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 31 min read


Two Fugitives Wanted for Human Trafficking in South Dakota Captured in Texas After Eight Years on the Run
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A pair of fugitives who spent more than eight years evading authorities on human trafficking charges in South Dakota were arrested this week in Texas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 31 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol Honors 2025 Trooper and Inspector of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced its top honors for exceptional service, dedication, and commitment to public safety across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 32 min read


Six Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Six people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision, according to a media release from Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 31 min read


Watertown Post 17 and Palace City Post 18 Split Doubleheader
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Big innings were the story of the night at Watertown Stadium on Tuesday, as Watertown Post 17 and Palace City Post 18 traded explosive frames to secure a doubleheader split.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 33 min read


Northeast South Dakota Voters Make Historic Choices in Key Elections
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters across Northeast South Dakota made their voices heard on Tuesday as unofficial returns trickled into county rooms, setting the stage for leadership shifts across federal, legislative, and county positions. Local counting centers saw steady activity as key regional and local matchups delivered decisive leads.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 33 min read


Watertown Police Receive $23,620 Grant for DUI Enforcement, Safety Ads and Officer Training
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As part of a streamlined consent agenda on Monday evening, the Watertown City Council unanimously authorized the Watertown Police Department (WPD) to apply for and accept an explicit FY2027 Office of Highway Safety Grant. The federal funding package, totaling $23,620, splits resources across frontline traffic enforcement, localized public safety marketing, and advanced continuing education for specialized drug recognition personnel.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 23 min read


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