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Women & Giving Grants $46,090 to 14 Local Nonprofits Serving Watertown Women and Children
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation's Women & Giving program has granted $46,090 to 14 local nonprofit organizations this year. The funds are earmarked to help women and children in the community overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Steve Jurrens
5 hours ago2 min read
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Federal Court Resolves Counsel Conflict in Koistinen Case; Suppression Hearing Rescheduled for November
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The federal criminal case against Jeffrey Allen Koistinen is moving forward in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona following a series of significant procedural rulings, including the resolution of a potential conflict of interest involving his defense team.

Steve Jurrens
10 hours ago2 min read
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Watertown Chamber Concludes ‘Toast of the Year’ by Celebrating Community Strength and Outlining Key Initiatives
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – On Thursday night, October 23, 2025, at the Watertown Event Center, the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce's Toast of the Year 2025 celebration gathered approximately 300 attendees to recognize local business leaders, detail ambitious plans for the city’s economic future, and highlight the community’s collaborative spirit. The event served to underscore the positive momentum underway in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
1 day ago4 min read
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LATC Concludes 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Awards Scholarship and MVP Honor
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) recently wrapped up its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour across the region. The tour concluded Thursday night at the Milbank vs. Madison high school football game, which included a scholarship presentation and the recognition of an outstanding student-athlete.

Steve Jurrens
2 days ago1 min read
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Watertown Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Watertown Police Department detectives arrested Jason A. Currey, 53, of Watertown, following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago1 min read
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Watertown Optimist Club Welcomes New Members and Supports Local Charity
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Optimist Club held a productive meeting yesterday, marked by the induction of two new members and a focused effort to support the local non-profit organization, Rachel's Hope. The club's activities reflect its long-standing commitment to community service and "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago1 min read
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Watertown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Distribution in Drug-Free Zone
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Steven Scott Ulm, 26, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term on October 22, 2025, in Codington County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea to a Class 4 felony drug charge.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago1 min read
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Mount Marty University to Host Free Youth Faith Event, "Magnify at the Mount"
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Mount Marty University (MMU) – Watertown is inviting all area youth in grades 7 through 12 to attend a free evening of fellowship and faith exploration called "Magnify at the Mount" on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago1 min read
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Public Works Project to Impact South Lake Drive Traffic Starting Monday
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin work on a lift station improvement project along South Lake Drive, with construction scheduled to start on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago1 min read
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Watertown Street Division Announces Seasonal End to Roadway Digging
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Street Division has announced a seasonal deadline for all contractors performing work that requires digging in City roadways, effective October 31, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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Landowner Addresses City Council Over Unresolved Sewer Line Damages
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council meeting concluded Monday with a dedicated Open Forum discussion where a local landowner and his tenant voiced long-standing concerns regarding unresolved land restoration issues related to the 2012 installation of the Northeast Interceptor sanitary sewer line (Project 1119).

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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Watertown City Council Approves Road Maintenance Agreements, Formalizing Growth Partnerships
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously approved two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Lake Township and Pelican Township, formalizing agreements for the maintenance and financial responsibility of roads along the city's expanding boundaries.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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Watertown City Council Finalizes Full-Service Restaurant License Structure, Paves Way for Investment
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has taken a decisive step to support new investment and restaurant development by approving an amended ordinance revising the structure for on-sale licenses for full-service restaurants.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read
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Bramble Park Zoo Advances Accreditation Goal with Major Habitat Upgrades, Announces Tiger Relocation
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Bramble Park Zoo (BPZ) announced today that Ursula, its resident Amur tiger, will be relocated to another facility to allow the Zoo to move forward with critical habitat improvements. The move is a necessary step as BPZ undertakes major renovations designed to meet full accreditation standards.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read
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City Council Approves Dakota Commons Annexation and Rezoning: Focus on Housing Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved the final measures for the Dakota Commons annexation and rezoning proposal on a 5-1 vote, concluding a healthy public hearing and debate. Councilman Doug Allen recused himself from the vote. Councilman Brent Mohrmann cast the sole dissenting vote on the two key zoning actions. The project is designed to introduce commercial, single-family attached, and multi-family residential zoning.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read
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City Council Approves Sewer Cost Recovery Resolution, Opts to Absorb $15,000 Northwoods Cost to Finalize Action
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved a resolution to establish a public infrastructure cost recovery for the Northeast Interceptor sanitary sewer (City Project Number 1119) following an extensive discussion that culminated in the official exclusion of the Northwoods housing development and a decision to absorb the corresponding unrecovered cost. The unanimous final vote concluded a debate centered on private property rights, future gro

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago3 min read
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Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Collides with Deer on US Highway 212
Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Collides with Deer on US Highway 212

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read
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