Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 legislative Session in the rearview mirror and a critical primary election looming, District 4 and District 5 lawmakers gathered at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday evening to face their constituents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move aimed at transforming the economic landscape of the I-29 corridor, co-founders Michael Klatt and Angie Yahne officially introduced StartUp Watertown during a live broadcast with Northeast Radio SD on Monday. The initiative, born from a partnership with Sister Barb Youngers and the Mother of God Monastery, seeks to provide a permanent home for innovation, education, and community-driven business growth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watertown Development Company (WDC) are inviting the public to a Legislative Social on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the top floor of the Archway at Lake Area Technical College.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) has officially announced the return of its Intern Engagement Program in 2026, a strategic initiative designed to integrate young professionals into the local community.

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 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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At the December meeting of the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board, Chris Clifton, Director of the Watertown Development Company (WDC), delivered an in-depth annual report highlighting the organization’s pivotal role in driving economic development, infrastructure investment, and community growth in Watertown, South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to regional economic growth, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a $500,000 grant from the state’s Future Fund to support infrastructure development at Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park. The announcement was made during a gathering of state and local leaders at the Sentry facility, highlighting a unique multi-agency partnership dedicated to the city’s industrial expansion.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden is scheduled to visit both Brookings and Watertown tomorrow, Tuesday, December 30, to deliver a pair of announcements expected to provide an essential boost to the regional and state economies.

The City of Watertown has received a significant boost for local economic development after the South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved a $500,000 Local Infrastructure Grant. The funding is earmarked for a crucial sanitary sewer project in the Calvin Trade area and substantially reduces the local financial obligation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) delivered its annual report to the Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday, beginning the meeting with positive news regarding a major local development project. Before the formal presentation of the annual report by WDC Executive Director Chris Clifton, it was announced that the State of South Dakota is preliminarily set to grant $400,000 for the Calvin Industrial Park Load Station Project.