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Lowe’s to Pay $12.5 Million in Nationwide Lead Paint Settlement
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a proposed nationwide settlement with Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, a subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies Inc., to resolve alleged violations of the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 25, 20252 min read


DCI Investigates Saturday Night Shooting in Iroquois; Suspect Arrested
Northeast Radio SD News - Iroquois, SD - A Saturday night shooting incident at a home in Iroquois resulted in one man being injured and another being arrested, according to a release from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


California Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering organization operating between California and South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Attorney General Jackley Forms New Task Force to Review Open Meetings Laws
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the creation of a new Advisory Task Force Committee on Open Meetings Laws, which will convene for its first meeting on Tuesday, November 25, in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


South Dakota Community Foundation Launches Major Grant Initiatives for 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has approved three new strategic initiatives to support nonprofit organizations across the state. Beginning in January 2026, the foundation will open funding opportunities focused on Child Wellbeing, Housing, and Workforce Development.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakotans of Holiday Scams
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging holiday shoppers to remain vigilant against fraud as the shopping season intensifies, warning that scammers are as active as ever.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20252 min read


DCI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Beresford
Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an Aurora man Friday night in Beresford.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Sim South Dakota: NPN Launches New Election Simulation Model Ahead of 2026 Races
Northern Plains News is launching a new election-analysis project that uses modeled simulations to show how South Dakota’s major 2026 races behave under shifting turnout and support patterns.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Two Injured in Rollover Crash South of Aurora
Northeast Radio SD News - Aurora, SD - Two drivers were treated for injuries following a two-vehicle collision and rollover south of Aurora on Wednesday morning. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred at approximately 7:04 a.m. on November 19 at the intersection of SD Highway 324 and 476th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 20, 20251 min read


SDDOT and Partners to Host Webinar on Winter Travel and New Variable Speed Limit System
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As winter weather approaches, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is teaming up with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Pre-Winter Travel and Safety Webinar for the public.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Governor Rhoden Launches Campaign for Full Term, Vows to Keep South Dakota 'Strong, Safe, and Free
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden officially launched his campaign for a full term as Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, announcing his bid to a crowd gathered in the lobby of the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20252 min read


South Dakota National Guard Maintenance Company Deploys to Europe
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - More than 130 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company (SMC), based in Mitchell, have been activated for federal service in support of overseas operations.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20252 min read


DCI Investigates Suspected Drug Overdose Death at Mike Durfee State Prison
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating the suspected drug overdose death of an inmate at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 18, 20251 min read


South Dakota to Issue Remainder of November SNAP Benefits This Week
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has begun the process of issuing the remainder of November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Volga Fire Destroys Truck Shop, Four Semitrucks Lost in Early Morning Blaze
Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - A major fire destroyed a large truck shop in Volga early Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, triggering a multi-agency response from fire departments across Brookings County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Hill City Resident Drowns in Potter County; Suspect Charged with Boating While Intoxicated
A man from Hill City has died and a man from Hughes County is charged with
Boating While Intoxicated after a Friday afternoon (Nov. 14, 2025, 4:04pm) incident in Potter County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Fatal Head-on Crash East of Volga Claims One Life
Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - One man was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle, head-on crash that occurred Friday evening on US Highway 14, two miles east of Volga.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Fatal Head-on Crash East of Volga Claims One Life
Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - One man was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle, head-on crash that occurred Friday evening on US Highway 14, two miles east of Volga.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Police and Emergency Responders Mobilize Near SDSU Campus for Medical Emergency
Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - Multiple law enforcement and emergency response agencies were dispatched to a medical emergency near the north end of the South Dakota State University (SDSU) campus this morning.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Zebra Mussels Detected at Sheridan Reservoir, Marking Second Infestation in Western South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is urging the public to inspect docks and equipment for zebra mussels as cooler temperatures prompt winter removal, following a recent positive detection at Sheridan Reservoir in the western part of the state.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 14, 20252 min read
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