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Watertown Forum Draws Large Crowd for Debate on South Dakota’s 2026 Ballot Amendments
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A larger-than-expected crowd of over 70 people filled the fourth floor of Lake Area Technical College in Watertown on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, prompting organizers to set up extra tables and chairs as residents gathered to hear a detailed breakdown of four proposed constitutional amendments on the upcoming general election ballot.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 219 min read


Final Ballot Explanation Filed for 2026 Constitutional Amendment on Citizenship and Voting Eligibility
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has filed the final ballot explanation for a proposed Constitutional Amendment clarifying that only United States citizens are eligible to vote in South Dakota elections.

Steve Jurrens
May 162 min read


Proposed Zoning Amendment Would Ease Rules for Accessory Structures and Deck Replacements
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council held a first reading Monday night on a zoning text amendment aimed at simplifying rules for accessory structures and deck replacements.

Steve Jurrens
May 51 min read


Watertown City Council Closes Loophole, Restricts Hemp-Derived Products to 21+
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment on Wednesday night, officially prohibiting the sale, purchase, and possession of hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Wastewater Rate Increase Approved to Fund Major Infrastructure Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to amend the rate schedule for users of the city's wastewater system, effective February 1, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20252 min read



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