Watertown, SD - The Northeast Radio SD newscast for Monday, April 20, 2026, hosted by Steve Jurrens, covered several local developments in Watertown and the surrounding counties. Community & Youth Initiatives Sixth Annual "Snack Attack": The non-profit For the Kids SD delivered over 10,300 individually wrapped snacks to approximately 4,450 students across 12 schools in the Watertown School District. Volunteers from Lake Area Tech's Business School assisted with di

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The long-standing tradition of the Watertown Mayor appearing in-studio for weekly radio slots is coming to an end. In a media briefing held Tuesday, City Manager Alan Stager and Mayor Ried Holien outlined a new communication strategy that moves away from fixed weekly appointments like KXLG’s From the Halls of City Hall, KWAT’s What’s Up, and Northeast Radio SD’s recently established live-streamed The People’s Pulse.

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.