Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown residents and businesses needing to discharge clear water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer during the freezing winter months can now apply for the annual Seasonal Sump Pump Variance from the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club is offering a free "Try Figure Skating" event for the community this Saturday, October 4, at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. It is open to all ages, and no prior skating experience is necessary to participate.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Rebecca Heustess, a leading mentor and developmental figure in the construction and tile trades, was named the Tradeswoman of the Year at the Empowering Women in Industry 2025 Awards Gala, held this week in Chicago. The award celebrates a woman who demonstrates exceptional technical skill and commitment to advocacy within her trade.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota State Lions Convention is happening this weekend in Watertown on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. Hosted by the Watertown Lions Club, the event will draw Lions members from around the region, including the District Governor and an International Director, for two days filled with fellowship, service, and community celebration.

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 Beacon Center's Executive Director, Donna Marchand, and Development Coordinator, Kellee Dragt, recently met with Helen Kranz, a long-time supporter of the organization. The visit was in recognition of Kranz's 102nd birthday. The Beacon Center representatives presented Kranz with a bouquet of flowers to express gratitude for her past support.

Rachel’s Hope, a Watertown-based nonprofit dedicated to providing hygiene and household essentials to families in need, reported its busiest month to date in August—serving 133 families and distributing nearly 3,900 items. The organization, which launched just over a year ago, provided support to 518 individuals last month, including 269 adults and 249 children.

Watertown, SD - The Yard of the Month Committee has announced the final winners for the 2025 season, recognizing Watertown residents and businesses for their landscaping efforts. The August awards conclude the program for the year.

A new scholarship fund has been established at the Watertown Area Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Ralph and Joanne Wamsher. The Ralph and Joanne Wamsher Scholarship Fund, created by Ralph in memory of his late wife, is designed to support nontraditional students seeking a new start through education.

The Watertown Town Players are set to premiere a unique theater experience, "The 24-Hour Plays," this weekend. The show is the result of a single, 24-hour creative process. The unique format brings together writers, directors, and actors to create five short, original plays from start to finish. The process begins on Friday evening when the cast and crew meet. The writers then work through the night to write a 10-minute script by 6 a.m. Saturday. The actors and directors t

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