Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust updated the Board of Commissioners on the success of recent community initiatives, specifically the high engagement surrounding local housing and childcare needs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey shared a positive progress report with the Codington County Commissioners regarding major infrastructure projects and seasonal road maintenance.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jay Roberts provided a comprehensive monthly update to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, highlighting a significant financial impact for local veterans and an uptick in seasonal assistance.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - After years of debate, three public votes, and a decade of planning, the skyline of western Watertown is finally shifting. The long-awaited $37.4 million Codington County Justice Center is rising from the prairie, a project officials say is not just about locking people up, but about the fundamental safety of the staff and inmates who inhabit the space.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Today, February 19, marks Destination Professionals Day, a global nod to the behind-the-scenes experts who turn local culture into economic growth. To celebrate, Visit Watertown has announced a strategic move into the heart of the city’s historic district: the former Maud’s space inside the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive update on the region's efforts to combat substance use and streamline the justice system, Codington County officials recently highlighted the significant strides made by the RESTART initiative.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has officially launched My Care Line, a virtual healthcare initiative that brings clinical expertise directly to the residents’ bedside during evenings, weekends, and holidays. This partnership with Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society is a pilot program designed to modernize senior care by prioritizing “care in place”.

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 - Watertown city officials have officially authorized the submission of the 2025 Annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) report, following the first state audit of the program in over two decades.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The role of the local library is fundamentally shifting from a quiet repository of books to a dynamic community hub, according to the 2025 Annual Review presented by Library Director Maria Gruener during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) visited Watertown this week to highlight the real-world impacts of the landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act, emphasizing that the legislation represents “10 years of legislating” aimed at long-term economic stability for South Dakotans.

Northeast Radio SD News - South Dakota - Aaron Hansen, Vice President of Sioux Falls Insurance, will be honored today at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida, as a nominee for the 2025 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Associate of the Year Award.

Northeast Radio SD News - Webster, SD - The local construction industry has plenty to celebrate this month as two Webster-based entities took home top honors at the AGC of South Dakota’s annual awards banquet. Held in late January at The Canopy by Hilton in Sioux Falls, the event recognized the "best of the best" in the state’s construction landscape.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a wide-ranging interview following the recent Watertown Housing Summit, Chris Clifton, Executive Director of the Watertown Development Company (WDC), laid out a bold vision for the city’s economic future.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Dahl as the organization’s new Executive Director. Dahl, who previously led the organization from 2017 to 2020, is scheduled to assume her duties officially in March 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the third Monday in February arrives, the nation pauses to observe Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday steeped in history and dedicated to the leaders who have shaped the American narrative. While many see it as a long weekend, the day carries profound historical weight, evolving from a singular tribute into a broad celebration of executive leadership.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The issue of affordable workplace housing took center stage on February 12, 2026, as the Watertown Development Company (WDC), the Watertown Area Homebuilders Association, and the Mother of God Monastery convened the Grow 57201 Housing Conference.