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🏆 THEY DID IT! 🏆 South Dakota United Spirit U16 just locked down the Regional Championship in Chicago and punched their ticket to NATIONALS! ⚽✈️ Join us in the studio as we chat with head coach Chris Polorais, Brooklyn, Sophia, Ariana, and Elizabeth about what it takes to dominate on the field. From non-stop conditioning to custom "formations" (and maybe a little bit of the water cycle song 🌧️...

Codington County Personnel & Operations Updates Role Revision: The Codington County Commissioners approved a revised job description for the "Defense Support Coordinator" position (formerly known as the "Pre-Trial Case Manager"). The revision clarifies the position's duties in supporting court-appointed attorneys and corrects its status to non-exempt hourly. Wage Scale Amendment: A new "Apprai...

📚 WATERTOWN COFFEE LOVERS & BOOKWORMS! ☕ If you caught our chat with Ally Helle this morning, (7/9/26) you know she’s hosting a massive Used Book Sale tomorrow to benefit the Systems of Care Program! Here are the details you need to know to support a great cause: ⏰ When: Tomorrow, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (or until sold out!) 7/10/26 📍 Where: The Human Service Agency Courtyard (right between Ser...

LIVE w/ Carley Stewart & Camille Crismon Talking Watertown, SD Documentary - 7/8/26 Celebrating Watertown Through the Lens of a Local Filmmaker! We had an absolutely amazing time chatting with Carly and talented local filmmaker Camille Christman on our latest stream! Camille is an 18-year-old director who has spent the last couple of months working on a massive project: a six-part documentary...

Exciting Updates for Codington County's Justice System! Good morning, Codington County! Today, we are thrilled to share some fantastic updates from our recent stream featuring Angie Collignon and Tiffany Barthel. Angie, the Substance Usage Justice Programs Coordinator, introduced Tiffany as the first person to take on the county's brand-new Defense Support position! Tiffany is transitioning from h...

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 🎆 Watertown Celebrates its Largest 4th of July Crowd Ever! The Watertown Fourth of July celebration completely shattered records this year, drawing an unprecedented estimated crowd of 10,000 to 11,000 people! Fireworks coordinator Randy Tupper attributed the massive turnout to flawless weather conditions and the heightened patriotic spirit o...

⛽ Feds Urge Action on High Gas Prices: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are jointly urging State Attorneys General to intensify investigations into potential antitrust violations contributing to sustained high gas prices. In a formal letter, federal officials pointed out a frustrating market trend—while crude oil prices have consistently dropped...

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Thursday, July 2, 2026 🏖️ Independence Day Festival Details & Holiday Closures: A friendly reminder that several city offices—including City Hall, the Watertown Regional Library, the landfill, and the Park and Rec field house—will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Prairie Lakes Wellness Center will operate normal...

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 🏛️ Permanent Home Secured for Codington Connects: Local business leader Lee Schull has officially donated the downtown BPI building to Codington Connects. This generous act gives the local non-profit a permanent home to safely expand its vital community services, directly addressing urgent local housing and childcare shortages. The Schull f...

❤️ Giving Back with the Shriners Northeast South Dakota Shrine Club Extravaganza Meet Tyler Gamber! Over 35 years ago, Tyler was a patient receiving life-changing care from the Shriners Hospitals. Last year, he officially became a Watertown Shriners of El Riad himself to give back to the organization that helps so many children. Shriners Hospitals provide absolutely free care for children up to ag...

💡 Calling All Watertown Entrepreneurs! Updates from StartUp Watertown Have a great business idea but aren't sure where to start? Angie Yahne from Startup Watertown is here to help! Startup Watertown assists small businesses and entrepreneurs with everything from building business plans to navigating technical issues and finding physical spaces. What's New & Upcoming: New Space: Startup Watert...

📻 LARK's National Field Day Success! Lake Area Radio Klub (LARK) A huge shoutout to Mike Jennings and the Lake Area Radio Klub (LARK) for an amazing National Field Day! Sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, this 24-hour event challenges operators to make as many contacts across the US and Canada as possible. Despite a severe electrical storm that shut down operations for several hours and...

From your friends at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Get ready to celebrate the 14th year of Cookin' on Kampeska! Join us next week, July 16th through the 18th, at Stokes Thomas Lake City Park for a weekend full of incredible food, live music, and family fun. Admission is just $10 for the whole weekend, and kids 8 and younger get in completely free! 📅 Weekend Schedule Highlights: Day Time...

LIVE w/ Codington Connects - Board President. Sara Foust & South Dakota Department of Health Codi Storm - www.codingtonconnects.com - 7/1/26 Huge News for Watertown: The BPI Building Donation! 🏢✨ We had an incredibly exciting broadcast today on Northeast Radio SD with Sara Foust and Codi Storm, who shared a massive announcement that will fundamentally change how community services are delive...

Meet Watertown's Rising Real Estate Star: Carley Stewart! 🏡✨ We recently had an amazing time in the Northeast Radio SD studio chatting with Carley Stewart, a dynamic and driven realtor with Mainstream Realty right here in Watertown, South Dakota! Whether she's making funny videos on the roof of a mobile home or negotiating contracts, Carley is bringing a fresh, Gen Z perspective to the local hou...

📻 Friday State News Update Brought to you by Hahler Automotive Here is your Friday wrap-up on the biggest statewide news stories in South Dakota. Economic Trends: Economist Dr. Ernie Goss warns that rising tax burdens on high-income earners are accelerating migration from high-tax states to lower-tax states. Agriculture & Labeling: A new South Dakota law taking effect July 1st explicitly proh...

🎆 Stay Safe This Independence Day! Safety Updates from WPD Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers As we gear up for the 4th of July, Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers has shared essential safety and legal reminders to ensure everyone has a fun and secure holiday weekend. Fireworks Rules: The Watertown Police Department maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for shooting fireworks within city limits. The only...

🎉 Get Ready for a Packed Summer in Watertown! An Interview with Ashley Johnson from the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Summer is in full swing, and we have a massive lineup of local events coming your way! 4th of July Parade: The downtown parade kicks off this Saturday with a candy and frisbee toss at 1:45 PM, followed by the main parade at 2:00 PM. Holiday Fireworks: Catch the city's spectac...

Catch up on today's top stories and local updates in Watertown! City Council: The Watertown City Council reviewed decades-old sanitary sewer cost recoveries from the 1970s. Officials noted that $129,000 in uncollectible balances will not negatively impact city cash funds. Young Professionals: Young adults aged 18 to 40 can now join the newly launched Rotaract Club of Watertown. The club aims to he...

📻 Your Northeast Radio SD News Update for Wednesday, June 24th! 🎙️ Here is a quick recap of today's top local and state stories from Steve Jurrens: 🚓 Flock Cameras in Action: Codington County's license plate cameras logged over 52,000 reads in May, aiding local deputies in investigating vehicle thefts, locating wanted fugitives, and solving hit-and-runs! 🏢 Jail Revenue Surge: State prison overc...

🌲 Ready to ignite that "first spark" for the outdoors? ☀️ We had a fantastic time on the show this week, chatting with Sara Foust (Codington Connects), Cassy Behnke (SD GFP Naturalist), and Josh Cleveland (SD GFP District Park Supervisor) about all the incredible things happening at our state parks this summer! Whether you have toddlers, are looking for a unique date night, or want to win some aw...

LIVE w/ Jerod Jordan @ Joy Ranch of SD 🏕️ Calling All Young Men: Join Us for the First-Ever Young Timber Camp! 🐎 Are you looking for an incredible summer experience for a young man in your life? Joy Ranch of SD is thrilled to officially introduce Young Timber Camp—a 3-day, Christ-centered adventure created for young boys who would like positive male mentorship, outdoor adventure, and practical li...

📻 Tune in and Turn Out for LARK's Annual Field Day! 🌍 Curious about how you can talk to someone in Cape Town, South Africa, or even bounce a signal off a satellite—all without the internet or a cell tower? 📡 Join Mike, Dave, and the rest of the Lake Area Radio Klub (LARK) this weekend for the annual Ham Radio Field Day! This isn't just a fascinating worldwide hobby; it's a vital part of our loc...

🎤 Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Party at the Plaza! 🎶 Watertown, it’s time to turn up! We recently sat down with local artist and event organizer Xavier (aka Boo Boo) on Northeast Radio SD to get all the details on this year’s massive Party at the Plaza. It’s back, bigger than ever, and transitioning from a small concert into a full all-day festival! Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 8th Time...

Tragic Weekend update from Hamlin County 💔 A tragic updating involving Sunday evening's water rescue at the Lake Mary outlet near Lake Norden: authorities have identified the 43-year-old local man who passed away as Levi Graffin. According to the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, a family was fishing when a juvenile fell into the water near the outlet and was caught in a powerful current. Graffin c...