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Watertown Council Bets on Row Crops to Triple Airport Revenue Despite Wildlife Concerns
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a strategic move aimed at tapping into “non-traditional” revenue streams, the Watertown City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a new agricultural lease for the Watertown Regional Airport.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 33 min read


Watertown Housing Project Secured: One-Year Variance Extension Granted for 1st Avenue SE Fourplex
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Plans for a new multi-family housing development at 1031 1st Avenue SE have received a vital lifeline. The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant a one-year extension for a previously approved setback variance, allowing developers to move forward with the construction of a fourplex.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 222 min read


New Glacial Lakes Humane Society Facility Clears First Hurdle with Conditional Use Approval
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Glacial Lakes Humane Society has moved a step closer to building a new facility after the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Watertown Council Maps Out Decade of Spending; Streets and Inflation Top Concerns
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the city's Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2027-2036 on Wednesday night, laying out a financial roadmap for the next decade of infrastructure, equipment, and community projects.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 21, 20252 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
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