Governor Rhoden Slated for Major Economic Announcements in Brookings and Watertown Tomorrow

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 Governor’s tour begins in Brookings at 9:00 a.m. at Dakota BioWorx, located within the SDSU Innovation Village. Dakota BioWorx is a premier bioprocessing facility known for scaling up bio-based technologies, signaling that the morning’s news may center on the state’s growing biotechnology and agricultural research sectors.

Following the Brookings event, Rhoden will travel to Watertown for an 11:30 a.m. announcement at Sentry, located at 1928 Calvin Drive. Sentry is a recognized leader in the manufacturing of high-quality equipment and industrial solutions. The location of the second announcement suggests a focus on manufacturing expansion or workforce development within the Watertown community.

Event Schedule: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

Time	Location	City
9:00 AM CT	Dakota BioWorx (2405 Research Park Way)	Brookings
11:30 AM CT	Sentry (1928 Calvin Drive)	Watertown

While specific details of the announcements have not yet been released, the Governor’s office indicated the news will “benefit both the Brookings and Watertown communities and the state’s economy as a whole.”

For the Watertown Development Company and the broader business community, these visits underscore the region’s importance as a hub for industrial innovation and economic growth in South Dakota. Northeast Radio SD News will be on-site at the Watertown announcement to provide real-time updates and detailed coverage of the Governor’s remarks.