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Watertown Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Thursday Night (8/6) in Northwest and Northeast Neighborhoods
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct targeted mosquito spraying on Thursday night, August 6, after monitoring confirmed that adult mosquito levels have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 61 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Resumes Tonight (7/31) in Northwest Area After Weather Delay
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will resume tonight in the northwest part of town after weather prevented crews from completing the work Thursday evening.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 311 min read


Watertown mosquito spraying planned Thursday night for northwest neighborhoods (7/30)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will take place Thursday night in the northwest part of town after population levels reached the threshold for treatment.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 301 min read


Watertown Traffic Alert: North Broadway Closing, North Maple Reopening for 5th Avenue Construction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of upcoming traffic changes tied to the 2026 street construction projects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 281 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider New Campus District Zoning for Medical and Educational Development
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major zoning update aimed at supporting future medical and educational campus development will go before the Watertown City Council Monday night for its first reading.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 182 min read


Watertown Seeks State Funding for Lake Kampeska Bridge Replacement Study
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A resolution authorizing the City of Watertown to apply for state bridge improvement funding will appear on Monday night’s City Council consent agenda, advancing early‑stage work on a deteriorating bridge near Lake Kampeska.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 181 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Rise in 2026, BBB Revenue Jumps 10.53%
Watertown’s sales tax collections for the first six months of 2026 continue to trend upward, according to the city’s latest Sales Tax Comparison History report. Year‑to‑date figures show increases across the 1st Penny General Fund, 2nd Penny Capital Fund, and BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax, reflecting continued economic activity through mid‑year.
1st Penny – General Fund Up 4.23% Year‑to‑Date
The city has collected $4,515,242 in first‑penny revenue so far in 2026, compa

Steve Jurrens
Jul 172 min read


Bluepeak Infrastructure Upgrade to Begin July 13 in Watertown, Affecting Roads and Driveway Access
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is advising residents that a Bluepeak infrastructure upgrade project will begin Monday, July 13, with work continuing through October 2026, according to a public service announcement issued Friday.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 101 min read


2nd Street NE in Watertown Closing for Airstay Hotel Construction Starting Week of July 13
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - — The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced a temporary street closure on 2nd Street NE as construction resumes on the new Airstay hotel project.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 101 min read


3rd Street NW Closing Wednesday as 5th Avenue Reconstruction Continues
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced new traffic changes tied to ongoing 2026 street construction projects, including a significant closure beginning Wednesday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 71 min read


Watertown City Council Approves Updated Sheridan Township Road Maintenance Agreement Near Landfill
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sheridan Township, updating and replacing a road‑maintenance agreement that has been in place for more than three decades. The revised document modernizes responsibilities for roads near the city’s southeastern edge, particularly those serving the Watertown Regional Landfill.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 62 min read


Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Wednesday Night in Southwest Watertown (7/1/26)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will conduct mosquito spraying on Wednesday evening, July 1, after officials confirmed that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 11 min read


Watertown City Council Debates Sidewalk Policy, Homeowner Costs and Walkability Challenges
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The seemingly simple concept of a walkable community has proven to be an engineering and political minefield for the Watertown City Council. During Monday’s work session, the council dove into the complexities of retrofitting sidewalks into established neighborhoods, debating inconsistent development policies and the controversial “Waiver of Right to Protest” that has left many property owners frustrated.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 305 min read


Watertown City Council Tackles Decades-Old Sewer Cost Recoveries, Eyes New Fees to Fund Future Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council convened tonight for an extensive work session to address a long-standing and complex financial hurdle: the collection of “cost recoveries” for sanitary sewer infrastructure, some of which have been sitting on the books since the 1970s.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 294 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Set for Tuesday Night Around Lake Kampeska
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program has announced that adult mosquito populations have reached levels sufficient to trigger spraying in several local areas.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 291 min read


Watertown Seeks Developer to Redevelop Lake Kampeska Treatment Plant Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown, South Dakota, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of the decommissioned Lake Kampeska Treatment Plant. The initiative, identified as Project No. 2623A, aims to select a qualified developer to transform the property into a site that offers substantial benefits to the community.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 272 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Climb in 2026, Led by Double-Digit BBB Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Recent data reveals a strong start for local sales tax collections in 2026, with the 1st Penny General, 2nd Penny Capital, and BBB sales taxes all posting year-to-date (Y-T-D) increases through April.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 262 min read


Lake Kampeska Resident Granted Front Yard Variance for Deck Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local homeowner’s plea to expand his outdoor living space was answered Thursday when the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a front yard deck at a Lake Kampeska property.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 183 min read


Watertown Board of Adjustment Approves Conditional Use for J&J Land Sales Gravel Mine, Imposes 10 Operating Conditions
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Thursday, allowing J&J Land Sales LLC to continue its gravel mining operations at a recently annexed property on the city’s edge. The approval, however, comes with a comprehensive list of ten strict stipulations designed to protect nearby residents and city infrastructure.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 184 min read


Watertown to Begin 2026 Milling and Asphalt Paving Project on June 22
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin its 2026 Milling and Asphalt Paving Project on Monday, June 22, weather permitting, according to a public service announcement issued Wednesday. Work is expected to continue through August 21, barring delays.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 171 min read



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