Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) released its 2024-25 Report Card, revealing improvements in academic performance across the state, including the highest high school graduation rate in ten years. Within this context of overall progress, several local school districts demonstrated exceptional performance, particularly in student growth and math proficiency.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – Edmunds County, SD - A Belle Fourche woman was killed and two others sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 12 on Thursday evening, approximately eight miles west of Roscoe.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force has finalized a set of recommendations designed to deliver over $348 million in property tax relief to South Dakota homeowners, representing an estimated 25% cut. The plan, announced by Task Force Chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, and Vice Chair, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, focuses on combining immediate homeowner relief with long-term fiscal reforms.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a warning on October 24, 2025, advising residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 could be delayed or disrupted if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has announced a legislative proposal to provide substantial state funding to support the expansion efforts at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. The plan involves offering 0% interest loans of up to $15 million for each airport during the upcoming legislative session.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved a Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) Loan of up to $15 million for SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc., aimed at bolstering new investment and job creation in Sioux Falls.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The Brookings Police Department is advising the public and local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills circulating in the area, urging vigilance when accepting paper currency.

Northeast Radio SD News - South Dakota - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and seven of his House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump on October 21, 2025, urging the administration to prioritize American cattle producers and ensure transparency regarding potential beef imports from Argentina.

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is pushing back against President Trump’s plan to provide $40 billion in assistance to Argentina, warning that associated beef imports could devastate American ranchers already struggling with market challenges.

Last month, utilities regulators voted 2-1 to tell a company that wants to put industrial scale batteries near Watertown that they’ll need a permit before they build. Last week, lawyers for the company behind the $174 million project signaled plans to do just that.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travel South Dakota has once again earned a prestigious Gold w3 Award, this time for its "Travel South Dakota" consumer email series. This marks the second year in a row that the organization has received the top honor from the w3 Awards.