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Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Monday - 12/22/25 - County Contracts, Holiday Giving, and Local Sports

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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In today’s episode, we cover the finalization of 2026 labor agreements for Codington County’s law enforcement, a heart-warming milestone for a local holiday tradition, and the opening of winter sports registrations. We also review regional health data and significant updates from the Department of Justice.



In This Episode:

  • Codington County Labor Agreements: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved 2026 union contracts for the Teamsters Local Union 120 and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association. We break down the new wage scale, the 2.6% cost-of-living adjustment, and the transition to the 2026 Sanford Health Plan.

  • 14 Years of Comfort: The Watertown Rotary Club and Slumberland Furniture have teamed up once again for the “Home for the Holidays” initiative, delivering 25 brand-new beds to local families in need. Learn how this partnership with local nonprofits continues to impact housing security in our community.

  • Registration Alert: The Watertown Figure Skate Club’s “Learn to Skate USA” winter session is now open. From toddlers to advanced hockey power skating at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, find out what you need to know before the December 26 deadline.

  • State Health Update: Influenza activity remains lower than historical averages in South Dakota. We look at the latest numbers from the Department of Health as the 2025-26 season progresses.

  • Justice Department Crackdown: Details on “Operation Relentless Justice,” a nationwide effort that led to nearly 300 arrests, including a high-profile case involving a repeat offender in South Dakota.

  • Federal Sentencing: A Jamaican national received over five years in prison for a sweepstakes scam that defrauded an elderly victim, involving a local connection right here in South Dakota.


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