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Watertown Board Approves Light Manufacturing Permit for 11th Street SE Commercial Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment on Thursday unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing light manufacturing operations at 505–511 11th Street SE.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Watertown Yard of the Month Committee Announces July Winners Across City Wards
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Yard of the Month Committee has announced the July winners, recognizing homeowners and businesses whose landscaping, creativity, and upkeep help beautify neighborhoods across the city.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read


Sanford Health Names New Watertown Leaders as Prairie Lakes Integration Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Sanford Health has announced two leadership promotions connected to the ongoing integration of the former Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) into the Sanford Health network.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read


Waverly-South Shore Teacher Brett Brennan Named South Dakota’s 2026 History Teacher of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Waverly-South Shore High School Social Science teacher Mrs. Brett Brennan has been selected as South Dakota’s 2026 State History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, one of the nation’s most prestigious organizations dedicated to K‑12 history education.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read


Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Timmy the Traveling Toilet’ Fundraiser Brings Laughs and Local Support to Codington County
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Habitat for Humanity has launched a uniquely hilarious fundraising campaign in Codington County, and it is catching residents completely by surprise. In a recent broadcast on Northeast Radio SD, Dana Bass and Alissa Bauman of Habitat for Humanity detailed their newest initiative: “Timmy the Traveling Toilet.”

Steve Jurrens
Aug 62 min read


Watertown Restaurateur Sean Dempsey Shares Brewery Origins, Pizza Expansion Plans on Startup Watertown’s “Vision to Reality”
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Northeast Radio SD recently debuted “Vision to Reality,” a new segment co-hosted by Angie Yahne of Startup Watertown, designed to highlight the stories and struggles behind local businesses. The inaugural episode featured Sean Dempsey, the well-known local restaurateur behind Dempsey’s Brewery Pub & Restaurant and the Danger von Dempsey’s franchise.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 63 min read


Former Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority Officials Plead Guilty to Stealing More Than $3.5 Million in Federal Housing Funds
Northeast Radio SD News – Sisseton, SD - Two former officials of the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority (SWHA) have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to steal millions of dollars in federal housing funds intended to support vulnerable residents of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate community.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 62 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Thursday Night (8/6) in Northwest and Northeast Neighborhoods
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct targeted mosquito spraying on Thursday night, August 6, after monitoring confirmed that adult mosquito levels have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 61 min read


Watertown American Legion Post 17 Honors Purple Heart Day with Avenue of Flags Tribute
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Americans across the country pause each year on August 7 to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who were wounded in combat or gave their lives in service to the nation. The Purple Heart — one of the most recognized and solemn military decorations — is awarded to service members who were injured or killed as a result of enemy action, including those who died while held as prisoners of war.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 62 min read


Codington County Commissioners Review 2027 Budget Requests in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners continued their 2027 budget review during their August 4, 2026, meeting, focusing on mandated county expenses and funding requests from outside non-profit agencies.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 62 min read


Codington County State’s Attorney Alison Trauba Outlines Jail Population, Juvenile Diversion Success and 2027 Budget Request in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State’s Attorney Alison Bakken provided an update on the county’s legal and correctional landscape before presenting her 2027 budget request during the August 4, 2026, County Commission meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 52 min read


New South Dakota Law Forces Codington County Sexual Assault Victims to Travel to Sioux Falls for Exams
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new state law that went into effect on July 1 has severely restricted the ability of local medical facilities to perform sexual assault exams, shifting a substantial logistical and financial burden onto Codington County.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 52 min read


Codington County VSO Reports Nearly $589K in Retro Payments for Local Veterans, Plans August Move in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veteran Service Office (VSO) continues to process a high volume of claims and secure significant financial benefits for local veterans, according to a report delivered at the August 4, 2026, County Commission meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 52 min read


Codington County 4-H Highlights Youth Success, Achievement Days and State Fair Plans in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local 4-H program took center stage during the Codington County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. 4-H Educator Jody Loeher presented her monthly report and introduced a special guest to highlight the program’s impact on local youth.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 52 min read


Codington County Commissioners Consider Temporary Lien Release for Henry Home Sale
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners are exploring a contractual agreement to temporarily release a county aid lien to facilitate a local real estate transaction, following a presentation at their August 4, 2026, meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 52 min read


Watertown Post 17 Announces 2026 Summer Baseball Team Award Winners
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the conclusion of its summer baseball season, Watertown Post 17 has announced its 2026 postseason team award recipients, recognizing standout performers across multiple categories.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 51 min read


Watertown Regional Airport Sees July Passenger Traffic Rise as Denver and Minneapolis Routes Grow
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Air travel through Watertown Regional Airport continued its steady upward trend in July, with the city reporting 1,652 total enplanements, a 3% increase over the same period in FY25.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 41 min read


Kim Kaufman to Host Mother-Daughter Golf Huddle Aug. 10 at Great Shots in Sioux Falls
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - Clark native and professional golfer Kim Kaufman is inviting mothers and daughters from across the region to join her for a special “Mother–Daughter Huddle” on Monday, Aug. 10, at Great Shots in Sioux Falls.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 41 min read


Watertown City Council Updates Asset Policy, Warns Lake Kampeska Builders on Erosion Control, Indoor Tennis Facility Discussion Coming
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved its final governance update of the evening on August 3, 2026, adopting Governance Policy GP-04 to modernize the city’s fixed asset capitalization and insurance tracking rules.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 43 min read


Watertown City Council Names Watertown Current Official Newspaper of Record
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on August 3, 2026, to adopt Resolution No. 26-28, formally designating the Watertown Current as the city’s new official newspaper of record and updating standing policies to streamline municipal payment approvals.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 43 min read



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