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Watertown Sales Tax Collections Rise in 2026, Led by Strong Growth in BBB Revenue
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s latest sales tax report shows continued year‑over‑year growth across all three of the city’s sales tax categories, with 2026 collections outpacing both 2025 and 2024 through the first seven months of the year.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 192 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Show Steady Growth to Start 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s latest sales‑tax report shows the city entering 2026 with continued economic momentum, driven by gains in both the 1st and 2nd Penny sales taxes and a strong start for the BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 182 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Revenues Kick Off 2026 with Strong Growth
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s latest financial report reveals a healthy start to the new year, with sales tax collections for January 2026 outperforming both the previous year and long-term averages.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 142 min read


Watertown Economy Hits New Milestone: 2025 Sales Tax Revenue Surpasses $11 Million
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s economy showed steady growth in 2025, with annual sales tax collections reaching new heights. The recent year-end report shows that the city’s 1st Penny (General) and 2nd Penny (Capital) sales taxes each brought in over $11.19 million, reflecting a 6.13% increase over the previous year.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 92 min read



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