Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - First PREMIER Bank, PREMIER Bankcard, and Sanford Health have announced the passing of T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota business leader and nationally recognized philanthropist whose giving reshaped health care, education, and community development across the region. He was 90.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Friday that the state has secured a permanent injunction and $34,579 in civil penalties and attorney’s fees against Jack C. Yedid, co‑owner of Advanced Resources LLC, which operated in South Dakota as Patriot Warranty.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting two human cases of West Nile virus so far this season, according to its latest surveillance update released July 17. The cases were identified in Jerauld County and Pennington County, with one classified as non‑neuroinvasive and the other as neuroinvasive, the more severe form of the disease. The neuroinvasive case resulted in one death, according to the report.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street reconstruction projects.

We recently had a great conversation with Seth Fryer from Seppanen Contracting Inc. on Northeast Radio SD to discuss their exciting new residential housing project, Harmony View.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offenses, according to Codington County court records.

Northeast Radio SD News – Springfield, SD - A juvenile reported missing in Springfield on Tuesday evening was found deceased early Wednesday morning in the Missouri River, according to the Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Day County, SD - A Rochester, Minnesota man died Wednesday night in a single‑vehicle pedestrian crash west of Pierpont, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - WATERTOWN, S.D. — The Watertown community is mobilizing in a major way to support Samantha “Sam” Bruns, a Special Olympics athlete, artist, and beloved local resident who is currently hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic due to complications from a rare chromosomal disorder. As her condition rapidly declined, Sam was admitted for intensive testing and treatment, prompting a wave of fundraising events and community‑driven support efforts ac

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Rotary Club of Watertown will host its annual Kayak Around Kampeska community paddle on Saturday, July 25, inviting residents of all skill levels to enjoy a morning on Lake Kampeska while connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., launching from Stokes Thomas Park.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A late‑night grass fire along Interstate 29 prompted a response from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office and Brookings Fire Department Wednesday, after flames were reported near mile marker 128.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 closed out its regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader split against Spearfish Post 164, falling 8–6 in the opener before responding with a decisive 10–0 run‑rule victory in game two. The Arrows finish the regular season at 19–15 as they await next week’s Class A Super Regionals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Commissioners briefly revisited Ordinance 83 during Tuesday’s meeting, noting that the second reading and possible adoption of the county’s proposed 0.5% gross receipts and use tax will take place next week. The ordinance is intended to offset and reduce county property taxes, and its full text is currently being published for public review.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved several routine financial and administrative items, including the Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer, the Register of Deeds monthly report, a meeting reschedule due to the upcoming runoff election, county claims, and a personnel step increase.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust delivered a data‑rich monthly report Tuesday, outlining rising service demands, new staff onboarding, Medicaid billing challenges, major federal and state grant opportunities, and substantial progress on the county’s systems‑of‑care facility now owned by Codington Connects.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten delivered her monthly report Tuesday, noting steady increases in voter turnout ahead of the July 28 Republican runoff election and outlining her proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a significant overall decrease.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s Community Health Nurse Codi Storm delivered her first‑half 2026 report to commissioners Tuesday, outlining stable referral numbers, completed school immunization audits, expanded outreach efforts, and a growing focus on postpartum depression support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Elkton, SD - A 40‑year‑old Elkton man died Tuesday afternoon after being ejected from a skid loader and becoming trapped underneath the machine, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On a night dedicated to honoring its senior class, the Watertown Arrows bounced back from a tough opener to earn a doubleheader split against Brookings Tuesday at Watertown Stadium.

In this fun interview, Julie Miller and Lori Fox stop by the studio to share the heartwarming story of how a winter trip led to bringing the award-winning Common Bond Quartet all the way from Ashland, Kentucky, right here to Watertown!