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Structure Fire Causes $350,000 in Damage Northwest of Brookings; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A Sunday evening structure fire northwest of Brookings caused an estimated $350,000 in damage, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
2 days ago1 min read


1.3 Kilos of Meth and Cocaine Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence for Chicago Man in Sioux Falls Case
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after officers discovered large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine during a traffic stop in Sioux Falls.

Steve Jurrens
2 days ago1 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Steve Jurrens
2 days ago1 min read


Name Released in Lake County Fatal Crash
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake County, SD - Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a single‑vehicle crash earlier this month, southwest of Madison.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago1 min read


Gov. Rhoden Begins Implementation of New Law Enforcement Protection Bill
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has begun implementing HB 1084, legislation passed this session to prevent the online doxxing of law enforcement officers. The Governor and Attorney General Marty Jackley have sent letters to agencies statewide outlining how the new protections will be implemented.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Mitchell and Sioux Falls Residents Identified in Fatal Douglas County Crash
Northeast Radio SD News – Corsica, SD - Authorities have released the names of the individuals involved in a fatal single-vehicle rollover that occurred Sunday evening in Douglas County.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


South Dakota Flu Season Sees Fewer Deaths and Hospitalizations Than Recent Years
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s 2025–2026 influenza season resulted in fewer deaths and hospitalizations than many recent flu seasons, according to data released this week by the South Dakota Department of Health.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 152 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison in Fentanyl Case
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in the city.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 151 min read


Los Angeles Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years for Role in Multistate Drug Trafficking Operation
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for his role in a multistate drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 152 min read


U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota Collects Over $9.5 Million in FY 2025
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota collected more than $9.5 million through legal actions during the 2025 fiscal year.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 132 min read


Containment Jumps to 60% on ‘79 Fire’ as Crews Subdue 5,400-Acre Blaze
Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters made significant strides Sunday in the battle against the 79 Fire, pushing containment to 60% by early evening. Improved mapping has also provided a more precise measurement of the fire’s footprint, now estimated at 5,408 acres.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 122 min read


Crews Hold the Line on 6,000-Acre ‘79 Fire’ North of Buffalo Gap; Containment Reaches 40%
Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters successfully held the perimeter of the 79 Fire overnight, maintaining 40% containment on the 6,000-acre blaze burning in eastern Custer County.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 122 min read


Elkton Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges for Child Exploitation
Northeast Radio SD News – Elkton, SD - A 51-year-old Elkton man is in custody following an investigation into the manufacture of child pornography involving a concealed camera.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 111 min read


LATC to Unveil Remodeled Nursing Simulation Lab at Capitol City Campus Open House
Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD / Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to explore the future of healthcare education at its newly remodeled nursing simulation lab. The college will host a public open house at the Capitol City Campus in Pierre to showcase the facility’s significant upgrades and high-tech training capabilities.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 62 min read


South Dakota Health Officials Release End-of-Season Flu Summary: Cases Top 16,000 as Peak Recedes
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary, detailing the impact of the virus across the state as of April 1, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 12 min read


South Dakota Unveils Five-Year Roadmap to Improve Health for Mothers and Babies
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to bolster the health and well-being of families across the state. The 2026–2030 plan, developed by the South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, focuses on data-driven solutions to ensure every mother and infant in the state has the opportunity to thrive.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


Brookings County Firefighters Extinguish Dual Grass Fires on Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Fire crews in Brookings County were kept busy Saturday afternoon, responding to two separate grass and brush fires occurring within 30 minutes of each other. According to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, neither incident resulted in injuries or monetary property damage.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


Influenza Season Winds Down in South Dakota: A Look at 2025-2026 Data
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Public health officials report that the 2025-2026 influenza season in South Dakota is beginning to wind down after peaking in early February. However, newly released data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveal that this season has been more active than the historical average, driven largely by an aggressive strain of the virus.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 272 min read


Governor Rhoden Signs Six Landmark Education Bills to Enhance Classroom Safety and Support Student Nutrition
Northeast Radio SD News – Aberdeen, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden visited Aberdeen on Friday to finalize a package of education legislation, signing six bills intended to improve classroom safety, expand student nutrition, and bolster special education funding across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 273 min read


Governor Rhoden Signs Five Key Bills to Strengthen South Dakota's Rural Infrastructure and Agriculture
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has officially cleared his desk of the final legislative items of the Session, signing five key bills on Friday aimed at fortifying South Dakota’s rural infrastructure and supporting its agricultural economy.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 273 min read
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