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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Planner Luke Muller presented a brief 2027 budget update to commissioners Tuesday, reporting that the Planning Board’s expenses will remain largely unchanged next year despite a busier schedule and full board membership.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners wrapped up Tuesday’s meeting with confirmation that next week’s regular meeting will be moved due to election‑related requirements.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A milk tanker semi caught fire early Tuesday morning on 212th Street near 487th Avenue, prompting response from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office along with fire crews from Elkton and Lake Benton.

Northeast Radio SD News – Thomas, SD - A new public access site on Clear Lake in Hamlin County is officially open, offering major improvements for anglers who frequent one of the region’s most popular fisheries.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue extinguished a fully engulfed garage fire Tuesday morning in the 900 block of 1st Street NW, declaring both the structure and a vehicle parked in the driveway a total loss.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Optimist Club has awarded a $500 grant to the Watertown Trap and Skeet to help expand opportunities for local youth involved in the organization’s trap shooting program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of discussion and a public hearing Tuesday morning, the Codington County Commission voted 4–1 to adopt Ordinance 83, establishing a 0.5% county gross receipts tax and corresponding use tax beginning January 1, 2027.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf delivered one of the longer and more detailed reports of Tuesday’s commission meeting, covering summer operations, infrastructure repairs, biological pest control, West Nile activity, and five separate 2027 budget proposals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey delivered an extensive monthly update Tuesday, reporting a series of active construction projects, new maintenance work, and growing concerns over aging county bridges — including one that was closed immediately due to structural failure.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Director of Equalization Shauna Constant delivered a brief but notable monthly update to commissioners Tuesday, confirming that the South Dakota Department of Revenue has officially certified the county’s 2026 property values.