Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Municipal Utilities Board reorganized for the new term Monday, recognizing outgoing member Rich Thomas, seating a new appointee, and electing board leadership for the coming year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) board is bracing for a major infrastructure undertaking as Bluepeak prepares to overlay the town with 100% fiber optic cable. The expansive telecommunications project promises to modernize the city’s broadband capabilities but brings considerable logistical hurdles for the utilities department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) has announced it is in the process of transitioning to a new, modernized billing software system. While the upgrade is designed to improve the customer experience and provide clearer billing statements, the utility provider is alerting residents to several temporary changes and actions required during the transition period.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown SD - The spirit of giving and a healthy dose of friendly competition took center stage at the Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) Board meeting in late December. Staff members gathered to celebrate the results of an internal holiday food drive that successfully gathered nearly 3,000 items to benefit the local Salvation Army.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At its December meeting, the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board addressed an upcoming change for local utility customers: the launch of a new billing software system, scheduled to go live on February 1st. The board and staff took time to answer questions and clarify what customers can expect during the transition, with a particular focus on account numbers and automatic payment arrangements.

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.