Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary as of February 11, 2026, providing a snapshot of how this winter’s respiratory season compares to previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has greenlit funding for two major projects set to inject more than $28 million into the state’s economy. The move is expected to secure the future of 383 existing full-time jobs while fostering a new wave of local entrepreneurship

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - In a narrow 8-7 vote on Wednesday morning, the House Education Committee moved forward with a controversial bill that would prohibit public school districts from using their resources to support teachers’ unions.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A debate that has simmered since smartphones became ubiquitous in the early 2010s gained significant traction in the South Dakota State Capitol this week. A bill aimed at “unplugging” students during the school day, Senate Bill 198, has advanced to the Senate floor, underscoring growing tensions between student performance and the tradition of local school control.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota- Governor Larry Rhoden made South Dakota the first state in the nation to remove firearm suppressors from the list of “controlled weapons” on Tuesday, signing Senate Bill 2 into law. The move underscores the administration’s goal of maintaining South Dakota’s status as the most Second Amendment-friendly state in the country.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to highlight significant new tax benefits now available to Americans under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thune emphasized that these provisions, which apply to the 2025 tax year, are expected to result in larger refunds for millions of households this spring.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is leading a coalition of 47 House colleagues in demanding a “rigorous and comprehensive” federal review of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health has released its latest influenza summary for the 2025-2026 season. As of February 4, 2026, state health data shows that while the flu remains active across the region, current figures for severe outcomes are trending below historical averages.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a live interview on Northeast Radio SD, from Watertown, Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA), emphasized the critical role of proximity and persistent advocacy in protecting the state’s 4,000+ member businesses.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially launched its 2026 scholarship cycle, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in the state’s future entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and hospitality leaders.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As an intense arctic blast grips the region, AAA South Dakota is urging residents to take action to protect their vehicles and homes. Historically, temperature drops of this magnitude lead to a dramatic spike in emergency roadside assistance calls and a wave of costly home insurance claims.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State officials are outlining the rollout of Senate Bill 216, a legislative package passed during the 2025 Session designed to alleviate property tax burdens for owner-occupied properties.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced the Life at Conception Act, a piece of legislation aimed at legally recognizing a right to life by extending 14th Amendment protections to unborn children.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - As organizations across South Dakota prepare for sweeping new federal digital accessibility standards, the University of South Dakota (USD) has launched a pioneering center to lead the state’s efforts in removing online barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s tourism industry reached new heights in 2025, setting records for both visitation and visitor spending despite a shifting economic landscape.

Northeast Radio SD News - Mitchell, SD - Twenty-five elementary and middle school students from across South Dakota have qualified to compete in the South Dakota State Spelling Bee on Feb. 7. The competition will take place at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, with the winner advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Citing a downward trend in service performance and thousands of constituent complaints, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) is demanding accountability from the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership. In a weekly column released Friday, Johnson issued a firm deadline for improvement, stating he will call for the resignation of Postmaster General David Steiner if meaningful changes are not seen by July 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Reliance, SD - A multi-vehicle collision claimed two lives and left several others injured on Friday afternoon in Lyman County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:44 p.m. on Interstate 90, five miles west of Reliance.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has officially unveiled the winners of its sixth annual Snowplow Naming Contest, adding 12 newly christened vehicles to its winter maintenance fleet.