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Driver Injured in New Year’s Night Rollover on Interstate 29
Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 left one man seriously injured on the evening of New Year’s Day. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Thursday near mile marker 144, just outside of White.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


South Dakota Float Wins “Americana Award” at 2026 Rose Parade
Northeast Radio SD News - PASADENA, CA – Travel South Dakota’s entry in the 137th Rose Parade, titled “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork,” has been honored with the prestigious Americana Award. The distinction recognizes the float as the most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions in the annual New Year’s Day event.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 21 min read


Rhoden Breaks Fundraising Record in Union Center to Close 2025
Northeast Radio SD News – Union Center, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden concluded the year by setting a historic fundraising record in his hometown. A campaign event held Tuesday night at the Central Meade County Community Center raised over $30,000, marking the largest candidate fundraiser in the history of Union Center.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


South Dakota Reports Strong Economic Growth and Maintains AAA Credit Rating in 2025 Financial Report
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) has released the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a period of significant fiscal expansion and the continued preservation of the state’s top-tier credit standing.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


SD Communities Receive Deadwood Fund Grants for Historic Restoration, Including Doland & Roslyn
Northeast Radio SD News – Doland/Roslyn, SD - The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced the recipients of the Deadwood Fund Grant for the Fall 2025 cycle, awarding matching funds to critical historic preservation projects in Keystone, Hot Springs, Doland, Roslyn, and Brookings.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Jackley Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities Focused on Public Safety and AI
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the first three components of a 10-bill legislative package for 2026, targeting drug use in state prisons, protecting minors from unregulated substances, and the rise of AI-generated pornography.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 30, 20252 min read


South Dakota Secures $189.4 Million for Rural Health Transformation
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday that the state has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 to overhaul and strengthen rural healthcare systems.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Federal Banking Law Violations
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Harrisburg man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a scheme to evade federal banking laws through a practice known as “structuring.”

Steve Jurrens
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Survey: South Dakotans Struggle With Healthcare Costs, Access
Nearly half of South Dakotans worry they cannot afford necessary healthcare in the coming year, according to a comprehensive new national survey that highlights persistent problems with medical costs and access across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Rounds Highlights South Dakota Wins in 2026 Defense Bill Signing
Photo of the Week: I was pleased to be invited in the Oval Office with President Trump as he signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law. Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds capped off a historic legislative week by joining President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $900.6 billion defense package, which passed the Senate last Wednesday, includes several signific

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Operation: Prairie Thunder saturation patrols reach Sturgis and Winner
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Highway Patrol recently concluded its ninth series of saturation patrols under “Operation: Prairie Thunder,” focusing enforcement efforts in the communities of Sturgis and Winner.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Brookings Police Seek Public Assistance in Salvation Army Donation Bucket Theft
Police are looking for help finding a man suspected of stealing a Salvation Army donation bucket from the Perkins Restaurant in Brookings.
On Dec. 9 at about 6:13 p.m., Brookings police responded to a report of a man wearing a mask entering the restaurant, taking the donation bucket, and fleeing on foot.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Hemp Study Shows Soil Management Could Help South Dakota Farmers Control THC Levels
South Dakota hemp farmers may soon have a new tool for ensuring their crops stay within legal THC limits: soil management practices that can dramatically alter cannabinoid levels in their plants.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20253 min read


South Dakota’s Spirited History as a National Christmas Tree Provider
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - While the Black Hills are renowned for their rugged beauty and granite peaks, they also hold a prestigious place in national holiday history. Since the tradition of the National Christmas Tree began in the 1920s, South Dakota has appeared on the national stage three times to serve as the centerpiece of the country’s holiday celebrations, as recently highlighted in a report by South Dakota News Watch.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Brookings Student Wins Congressional App Challenge with Health-Focused App
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson announced today that Nana Kwame Dwomoh of Brookings has been named the South Dakota winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Emma and Liam Claim Top Spots in Sanford Health’s 2025 Baby Name Rankings
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Familiar favorites and rising trends defined the nursery at Sanford Health this year, as the health system revealed its most popular baby names for 2025. Emma emerged as the leading choice for girls, while Liam surged to the top spot for boys.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20251 min read


State Commission Awards $4 Million for Critical Rural Infrastructure Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved $4 million in economic development grants aimed at revitalizing essential infrastructure in counties and smaller communities across the state.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


ICE’s year in SD, from small towns to Operation: Prairie Thunder
Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota Highway Patrol's collaborative anti-crime and immigration enforcement effort will continue into the new year, the governor’s office has confirmed.
The program was originally announced by Gov. Larry Rhoden to take place from July 28 through December.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20255 min read


South Dakota Influenza Activity Remains Low Heading into Late December
Man with cold in bed, blue blanket, using tissue. Meds and glass on table. South Dakota Dept. of Health and Northeast Radio SD logos visible.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Two Pedestrians Killed in Wednesday Night Crash Near Flandreau
Northeast Radio SD News - Flandreau, SD - Two pedestrians died Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle one mile south of Flandreau.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 p.m. at the intersection of 480th Avenue and 232nd Street. According to preliminary reports from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old woman from Ruthton, Minnesota, was driving a 2012 Ford Escape southbound on 480th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 20, 20251 min read
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