Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In our weekly broadcast on Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust, Board President of Codington Connects, and Lisa Dahl, Executive Director of the Watertown Area United Way, outlined key health, literacy, and safety initiatives currently serving the greater Watertown community, alongside details for the annual fundraising drive. Strengthening Resilience Through Partnership Codington Connects and the Watertown Area United Way share a central m

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the world mourns the passing of iconic entertainer Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the age of 80, community leaders in Codington County are reflecting on her profound local impact. Beyond her music career, Parton’s passion for childhood literacy continues to shape young lives across South Dakota through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way has selected Abby and Andy Turbak to lead its 2026–2027 annual fundraising campaign, highlighting the couple’s long-standing commitment to community service and local families.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way officially marked the conclusion of its 2025–2026 campaign this week, announcing a staggering fundraising total of over $669,000. The announcement came during a celebratory evening gathering that brought together the donors, volunteers, and community partners responsible for the campaign’s success.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Dahl as the organization’s new Executive Director. Dahl, who previously led the organization from 2017 to 2020, is scheduled to assume her duties officially in March 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way has announced that registration is officially open for the Spring 2026 season of Girls on the Run (GOTR).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way Board of Directors has announced that Executive Director Laura Heathcote will be stepping down, with her resignation effective on February 28, 2026. The organization plans to use the coming months for a structured transition to new leadership.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way's 2025-2026 annual campaign has achieved significant success, officially reaching 80% of its fundraising goal. The organization announced the milestone with gratitude for the community's generosity, while emphasizing the need for a final push to reach 100%.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local community leaders are coordinating an intensive effort to address the immediate and growing food insecurity resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown and the potential disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.