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Watertown City Council to Consider 5th Avenue North Sidewalk Assessments Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider Resolution No. 26‑37, the formal action required to levy sidewalk assessments for property owners along 5th Avenue North as part of the 2026 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider Calvin Industrial Park Rezoning for Concrete Manufacturing Site
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑33, a proposal to rezone a large undeveloped parcel in Calvin Industrial Park from I‑1 Light Industrial District to I‑2 Heavy Industrial District. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Clear View Triangle Zoning Changes for Garages, Alleys, Fences and Signs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑32, a zoning text amendment intended to clarify how the city’s “clear view triangle” rules apply to garages, driveways, alleys, fences, landscaping, parking lots, and signage. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Gasfitter Licensing Ordinance Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑07, a proposed update to the city’s gasfitter and gasfitting contractor licensing requirements under Chapter 20.06 of the Revised Ordinances. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Watertown, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck sent one person to the hospital on Sunday afternoon.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 201 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Hauled Wastewater License Changes Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑06, a proposed update to the city’s hauled wastewater regulations under Chapter 17.05 of the Revised Ordinances. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Garbage Hauler License and Solid Waste Ordinance Updates
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑03, a comprehensive update to Chapter 11.04 “Garbage and Rubbish” under Title 11 of the city’s health ordinances. The proposal appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider $15,377 Change Order for 2026 Solid Waste Truss Hoop Building Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider a final change order for the 2026 Solid Waste Improvements – Truss Hoop Building project, increasing the contract by $15,376.84 and bringing the total project cost to $155,733.84. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider $235K HDR Engineering Deal for Broadway Street N, Harmony Lane Utility Reconstruction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major neighborhood street and utility reconstruction project appears on Monday night’s regular agenda, where the Watertown City Council will review a $235,164.00 professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design and construction administration work tied to Project No. 2704.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Sioux Falls Musician Jon Baumgartner of Tuff Roots Recovering in ICU After Motorcycle Crash Involving Drunk Driver
Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - A friend of Northeast Radio SD and musician with the band Tuff Roots of Sioux Falls, Jon Baumgartner, is recovering in a Sioux Falls ICU after a devastating crash on September 15.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 192 min read



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