Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local landscape is set for a seasonal change this week as the Watertown Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Watertown Artwalk committee, begins the deinstallation of the current Artwalk sculptures.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The wait is over for local music lovers and community enthusiasts in Watertown. The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has officially unveiled the highly anticipated summer schedule for Thursday Night Live (TNL), promising a season filled with diverse musical acts, themed community celebrations, and family-friendly fun.

Northeast Radio SD News – Big Stone City, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is inviting the public to provide feedback on a proposed bridge replacement project on U.S. Highway 12 in Big Stone City.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed project to replace a bridge structure on S.D. Highway 28. Area residents, commuters, and business owners are invited to attend a public meeting and open house to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school juniors looking to jump-start their career planning are invited to Lake Area Technical College for its final Junior Tech Day of the school year. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at the college’s campus in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Toronto, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that a major urban reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 28 through the city of Toronto will start on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - This Friday, April 10, the Deuel County Republicans will host their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Clear Lake Community Center. The event features a heavy-hitting lineup of speakers, headlined by Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden and Jon Hansen, the Speaker of the House from Dell Rapids.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to enhance the city’s recreational and historical infrastructure on Monday night, approving nearly $455,000 in contracts aimed at expanding the local trail system and modernizing the roads within Mount Hope Cemetery.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s city-owned lakeside retreat is set for an upgrade this summer following the City Council’s unanimous approval on Monday night to expand camping capacity at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #23. The new district is set to pave the way for a residential development in the Harmony Hill Addition, focusing on “workforce housing” that targets a price point often overlooked by modern developers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local officials are asking for continued patience from the public as a major construction project near a high-traffic local grocery store remains at a standstill for vehicles. During Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager provided a detailed update on the road closure in front of County Fair Foods, revealing that the total blockage is a matter of both logistical necessity and public safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State Senator Glen Vilhauer returned to familiar chambers on Monday night, delivering a “homecoming” report to the Watertown City Council on the recently concluded 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Dakota Transit Association (DTA) is celebrating a year of operational milestones and preparing for its upcoming 2026 conference, with local leadership from Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton, Inc. playing a key role in sharing the industry’s impact.

Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD / Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to explore the future of healthcare education at its newly remodeled nursing simulation lab. The college will host a public open house at the Capitol City Campus in Pierre to showcase the facility’s significant upgrades and high-tech training capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is turning over a new leaf this spring with the official launch of the ReLeaf Program, an initiative designed to rebuild the community’s thinning tree canopy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Moorehead, MN/Watertown, SD - The journey for six-year-old Miriam Koska and her family has been a whirlwind of profound joy and sobering setbacks over the last three months. Since our last update in late December, the Koska family has welcomed a new member, celebrated a surgical victory, and is now bracing for a more intensive phase of treatment after recent scans provided bittersweet results.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - To the casual observer driving through the east side of Watertown, the sign posted on a vacant lot signals a simple construction project: the future home of the city’s third fire and medical station. But according to City Manager Alan Stager, the reality is far more complex than laying bricks and mortar.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – The Watertown City Council is set to convene this Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall to address a robust agenda ranging from new affordable housing initiatives to infrastructure investments in the city’s park systems.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows track and field teams delivered a powerhouse performance this past Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Ruth Marske Invitational. Competing at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the SDSU campus, the Arrows faced off against a massive field of 29 teams spanning four states, coming away with two individual titles and a string of personal records.

Northeast Radio SD News – Waverly, SD - Numbers don’t lie, and for the Waverly South Shore math team, the numbers are looking like a dynasty. The team delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s ECC Math Contest, securing 1st place overall for the second consecutive year. This win marks the school’s sixth championship in the last seven years.