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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is preparing to vote on a residential expansion this Monday, June 15, 2026, as it reviews the creation and development agreement for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Number 24.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to vote on Monday, June 15, 2026, on whether to authorize the purchase of a 2.91-acre parcel of land from the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) for $12,200.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation that would reimburse the city $24,930.65 for pavement replacement work near the second-generation hangars at Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving Change Order No. 1‑Final for the 2026 10th Ave NW Water Main Project, increasing the contract by $8,629 for a new total of $95,229.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving a $526,247 purchase for a new ADA‑accessible playground at McKinley Park, a major upgrade that would replace the park’s aging equipment and expand its inclusive play area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting, officials were presented with a stark contrast: while the community faces a sharp increase in economic hardship and housing instability, the county managed to secure rare financial savings on a local infrastructure project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Youth Diversion Program reported an 87% success rate this fiscal year. Director Louis Canfield told commissioners that 266 of 386 referred youth have completed their diversion plans, which address issues ranging from substance use to property damage. The program connects youth with screenings, mental health evaluations, and educational courses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 came up short on Wednesday, falling in both games of a road doubleheader against Brandon Valley Post 131.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - An Elkton man was arrested on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, following an investigation into a reported incident of sexual contact without consent, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tensions flared at Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting as local representatives raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing operations of the J&J Earthworks gravel pit in Elmira Township.