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Watertown Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen Delivers Final Report on Legislative Hopes and District Calendar
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive report delivered during the final segment of the March 9 Watertown School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen updated the board on the home stretch of the state legislative session and the impending decisions regarding the district’s academic calendar.

Steve Jurrens
13 hours ago2 min read


Watertown School Board Braces for Final State Aid Numbers as Legislative Session Wraps
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session entering its final days, Watertown School District officials are keeping a close watch on Pierre, waiting for a final determination on state aid that will shape the district’s budget for the coming year.

Steve Jurrens
14 hours ago2 min read


Mellette Elementary Set for $71,000 Playground Transformation Following Board Approval
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has paved the way for a recreation upgrade at Mellette Elementary School, approving a $71,430.00 bid for state-of-the-art playground equipment during its March 9 meeting.

Steve Jurrens
14 hours ago2 min read


Watertown School Board Renews K-12 Leadership Amid Split Vote
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held a roll-call vote on Monday night to authorize the continued employment of 19 K-12 administrators and directors for the 2026-2027 school year.

Steve Jurrens
14 hours ago2 min read


Roshal Rossman Makes Re-election Bid Official for Watertown School Board
Family photo promoting a school board campaign with the message: "Vote Roshal Rossman for Watertown School Board." Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The race for the Watertown School Board is officially underway as incumbent board member Roshal (Franken) Rossman has formally entered the 2026 election cycle. Rossman transitioned from speculation to confirmation, declaring her intent to retain her seat. Her current three-year term, which she has held since her election

Steve Jurrens
Feb 231 min read


Watertown School District Honors Local Leaders During School Board Recognition Week
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a world that never stops evolving, the foundation of student success often starts in the boardroom. This week, the Watertown School District joins communities across the state to celebrate South Dakota School Board Recognition Week, running from February 16-20.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 152 min read


Board Approves Disposal of Obsolete Boeing 727 Training Aircraft
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially authorized the disposal of a long-standing piece of history from the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) campus. In a unanimous vote during Monday night’s meeting, the board approved a surplus resolution for a Boeing 727 aircraft, originally donated by FedEx in 2007.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 91 min read


Rossman Announces Re-election Bid for Watertown School Board
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown School Board member Roshal Rossman has “officially” entered the race to retain her seat in the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 121 min read


Watertown School Board Reports Positive Finances and Community Support for Students
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board began the new year on a high note Monday night, announcing that a wave of community generosity has effectively cleared several negative student meal accounts.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 122 min read
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