Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to meet Monday, March 16, 2026, with a key renewal for the Derby Downs Fairgrounds Facility on the consent agenda. If approved, the agreement would extend the partnership between the City and K&H Rodeo Company LLC for an additional two years.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Deputy Mayor and Councilman Kyle Peters joined news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD’s The People’s Pulse to recap a City Council meeting that saw the approval of two new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and a shift in how the city discusses its housing crisis.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a meeting dominated by economic development strategy and fiscal debate, the Watertown City Council on Monday night greenlit two new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts designed to inject nearly 200 new affordable housing units into the local market.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The next phase of the Harmony Hill residential development took a step toward reality as the City Council conducted first readings for two ordinances related to the project. The ordinances seek to annex and zone new land to accommodate “compact” single-family housing.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved forward with an administrative step for the upcoming 5th Avenue North Reconstruction project by approving a construction administration agreement with Civil Design, Inc. (CDI). The agreement, totaling $161,660.00, represents a reduction in costs as the city prepares to begin work on the major thoroughfare.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will convene Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall to deliberate on an agenda highlighted by “workforce” housing initiatives and long-term lease agreements at the Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown City Manager Alan Stager concluded Tuesday’s City Council meeting with an outlook on the city’s economic development strategy, a new initiative to streamline public communications, and a wary eye toward the ongoing legislative Session in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown is set to transition its city-owned land into more profitable ventures following the approval of two separate resolutions of intent to lease real estate Tuesday night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council has moved to hire Civil Design Inc. (CDI) to conduct the 2026 bridge inspections for five local structures, a decision that included a public disclosure regarding familial ties between the firm and city leadership.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A $2.87 million contract for the reconstruction of 5th Avenue North was awarded Tuesday night, but only after a local contractor alleged that a city staff error cost him the winning bid and deprived taxpayers of tens of thousands in savings.

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 - 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 City of Watertown has reached a historic milestone in its land management, officially clearing the final hurdles to release airport property from World War II-era federal restrictions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to ensure the continuity of emergency services on Tuesday by authorizing a new “Plus One” firefighter staffing position for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD - WATERTOWN, SD – Following a week of significant municipal developments, Watertown City Councilman Lynn Jurrens joined The People’s Pulse to discuss the complexities of urban expansion, the future of the city’s street department, and the growing debate surrounding Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved to address the community’s “significant housing shortage” during Tuesday night’s meeting, approving a formal resolution of support for a new 40-lot single-family housing project. The council also finalized long-standing infrastructure agreements for a commercial development area on the city’s outskirts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted tonight to overhaul the maintenance fleet at Cattail Crossing Golf Course, approving a $710,000 equipment lease-purchase agreement with Van Wall Equipment.