Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) delivered its annual report to the Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday, beginning the meeting with positive news regarding a major local development project. Before the formal presentation of the annual report by WDC Executive Director Chris Clifton, it was announced that the State of South Dakota is preliminarily set to grant $400,000 for the Calvin Industrial Park Load Station Project.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Codington County for an agreement on shared road maintenance. This formal agreement clearly defines the financial and operational responsibilities for the upkeep of "Joint-jurisdictional Roads".

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has given its official support to two separate multifamily housing projects, intending to expand the community’s housing inventory.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the annexation and zoning designation for the Boerger Third Addition on Monday night, officially incorporating a 26.8-acre tract south of Highway 212 and west of 41st Street Southeast into the city limits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the renewal of multiple malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses Monday night, after previous violations involving the sale of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s personnel policy on Monday night, officially establishing a new Sick Bank Program for city employees. The measure is effective with the November 2025 payroll.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is scheduled to begin road work starting the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 81 and 4th St NE near the Gas n Goodies location.