Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously authorized City Manager Alan Stager to sign a purchase agreement for land intended to be the site of a future East Side Fire Station.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved the sale of approximately 1.4 acres of city-owned land to the Watertown Development Company, allowing for the construction of a new kennel facility.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has continued its employee recognition initiative. This #WatertownWorks series aims to highlight the individuals responsible for maintaining the community's core services. This week, the spotlight features four employees working in areas from transportation infrastructure to technology.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Prairie Lakes Wellness Center (PLWC) reported a new high in membership units for August 2025, reaching 3,790 memberships. This figure matched the membership total recorded in May 2025 and represents an increase over the 3,594 memberships recorded in August 2024. Membership unit counts reflect one unit per membership, which may include two or more individuals in a family plan.

The Watertown Public Works Department is set to start work on the 2025 Intersection Improvements Project at the intersection of 10th Avenue NE and US Highway 81, beginning Monday, September 29. The project scope includes reconstructing the roadway to install a turn lane. This will require the closure of 10th Avenue NE from US Highway 81 to 7th Street NE. The work is scheduled to be completed by October 4, pending any unforeseen issues and weather conditions.

Watertown Regional Library to Host Lakota Hoop Dancer Starr Chief Eagle

The City of Watertown Street Division will close 14th Avenue North to through traffic beginning at 6:00 AM on Monday, September 22, 2025, to perform roadway repairs at the rail crossing. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Tuesday, September 23, weather permitting.

The Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department hosted a high-energy skateboard, scooter, and bike competition on Saturday, drawing several riders from across the area to showcase their skills at the city’s skate park. Participants competed in two 90-second runs in their chosen event, with judges scoring performances based on difficulty, consistency, creativity, execution of tricks, smoothness, and overall use of the course.