Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 2 to approve a three-year partnership agreement with Retail Strategies at an annual cost of $45,000, totaling $135,000, to analyze the local market and recruit new retail businesses to the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving a three-year partnership agreement with Retail Strategies during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Families across South Dakota are gearing up for the new school year, and retailers say back‑to‑school shopping is already in full swing. According to new data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), households with K‑12 students are expected to spend an average of nearly $864 this season, with electronics, clothing, shoes, and school supplies topping the list.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association has introduced Watertown’s Lisa Converse of Element as a member of its inaugural NextGen Business Builders cohort.