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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The luck of the Irish is returning to Watertown early this year. In a live interview with Northeast Radio SD, Ashley Johnson, Director of Community Engagement for the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, outlined a month-long celebration that promises community spirit, cash prizes, and family-friendly fun.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - City Manager Alan Stager laid out a busy February and March for the city during Monday night’s council meeting, highlighting the launch of two major public safety and oversight initiatives alongside upcoming discussions on high-interest development projects.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a landmark decision that pitted long-term community vision against immediate fiscal caution, the Watertown City Council voted Monday night to approve a $90,000 funding request for the newly formed Downtown Watertown Collective (DWC).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has officially cleared the way for the Watertown Police Department (WPD) to bolster its toolkit in the fight against the opioid epidemic. At a meeting held on February 2, 2026, the Council authorized, as part of the consent agenda, the department to apply for and accept a $50,000 grant from the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Community Grant Program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Residents of Watertown are invited to trade their detective hats for dinner napkins this February as local social service hub Codington Connects hosts its latest fundraiser, “Cafe Murder.” The interactive murder mystery dinner theater will run for three nights—February 19, 20, and 21—at the Second Street Station.

Northeast Radio SD News – Groton, SD - The magic of outdoor ice took center stage this past weekend as the Watertown Figure Skating Club (WFSC) returned to the ice for the annual Carnival of Silver Skates. In a long-standing community tradition, the WFSC was once again invited to participate as guest performers in a show that traded the quiet chill of a standard rink for the high-energy roar of an outdoor arena.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will convene tonight, February 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall to address a full agenda centered on the future of the city’s infrastructure, public safety equipment, and a significant new proposal for downtown development.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Middle School gym was bouncing with athletic talent Sunday, February 1, 2026, as the District 5 Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Championship took place.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to meet this Monday, February 2, 2026, to discuss an investment in the city’s core. On the agenda is a formal funding request from the Downtown Watertown Collective, a newly established organization seeking to transition downtown revitalization from a volunteer effort to a professionally managed program.