Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For many growing up in the Midwest, the sight of a backyard bonfire and the sound of a cracking beer can are synonymous with community and celebration. For Watertown native Ally Helle, those same sights and sounds formed the backdrop of a complicated childhood that eventually led to a personal battle with alcoholism.

The City of Watertown has received a significant boost for local economic development after the South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved a $500,000 Local Infrastructure Grant. The funding is earmarked for a crucial sanitary sewer project in the Calvin Trade area and substantially reduces the local financial obligation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local student Malia Kranz has achieved a significant milestone in her high school career, having been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. Kranz, a high school senior, discussed the rigorous application process and her plans during a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD.