Letter to the editor: Vote carefully for Codington County auditor
To the editor: For the many people that don’t know me, I serve as your county treasurer. I have experience…
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Women & Giving program gives more than $50K in grants
The Watertown Area Community Foundation's Women & Giving program has invested $53,624 in local nonprofits working to make a difference...
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Letter from the editor: Shoot pheasants not peasants
Stephen King, arguably one of the United States’ most prolific authors, told a story in his memoir about a typo…
Fumble-prone Arrows cruise past winless Golden Eagles 35-7
Coming off of a disappointing double-overtime loss to Mitchell last week, the fourth-ranked Watertown Arrows football team took a lopsided…
Event Calendar October 15 – October 25
Recurring Events: 60+ Dining: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 26 First Ave. SW | All individuals aged…
Arrow boys soccer team advances to the state semifinals
The unbeaten and second-seeded Watertown Arrows boys soccer team hung on for a 4-2 overtime victory over the seventh-seeded Spearfish…
Dear County Agent Guy: Art really does imitate life
I married a waitress, so it seemed appropriate to take her to see “Waitress: The Musical.” You know that a…
Birth Announcements October 5 – October 6
October 5 Elowen J. Born to Steve and Taylor October 6 Hayden C. Born to Landon and Taylor… Keep reading…
Brown Clinic to host open house for three retired doctors
Three doctors will retire from Sanford Health Northridge Clinic after a combined 98 years of service, and their time in…
Upcoming Public Meetings October 19 – October 23
Watertown City Council: 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2026, City Hall, 20 N. Maple. For a full agenda, visit https://watertown.civicweb.net/Portal/Me……
SDSU golfers place second at Wisconsin
South Dakota State men’s golfer Jake Olson shot a closing round of 5-under 67 to help the Jackrabbits to a…
WFR responds to rural vehicle fire
At 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, Watertown Fire Rescue was called to a vehicle fire at the intersection of…
Brad Johnson column: Time to put homecoming vans on the agenda
I may be applying for the job of homecoming Scrooge, but I think Watertown’s roof-cut parade vans have had their…
Midwest Bible Camp holds fall festival
Hundreds of families took advantage of the warm weather to attend the fall festival at Midwest Bible Camp in Watertown…
Watertown men inducted into Hall of Fame
Two long-time Watertown residents, Dr. Clark Likness and Dave Wolsky, were inducted into the Watertown Hall of Fame during a…
Award-winning comedian speaks at Celebrating Life event
The Watertown Breast Cancer Support Group hosted its 12th annual Celebrating Life event on Thursday, October 8, at 2nd Street…
Chamber to host forum on ballot measures
The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host an informational 2026 General Election Ballot Measure Forum on…
City closures and collection changes for Indigenous Peoples Day
Several city facilities will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 12. The following city facilities…
Watertown girl to visit Disney World via Make-A-Wish
Watertown’s Sophie Holida has officially been in remission from embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma since September 23. On Thursday, October 8, her wish…
S.D. Farmers Union asks state to approve fuel tax holiday
As further complications arose Thursday around actions meant to ease the burden of high diesel prices, the South Dakota Farmers…
Highway patrol responds to fatal crash involving Watertown man
A Watertown man died early Thursday, October 8, in a single-vehicle crash about four miles southwest of the city, according…
County treasurer reminds property owners of Oct. 31 tax deadline
Property owners in Codington County have until Saturday, October 31, to pay the second half of their 2025 dues without…
Burglary charges against former Sanford Watertown surgeon dismissed
Dr. Alan Richard Christensen, a surgeon formerly serving at Sanford Watertown Clinic, has had criminal charges against him dropped. The…
Fourth Avenue yard waste drop-off site opening soon
The City of Watertown’s yard waste drop-off site on Fourth Avenue West will be open beginning October 14, and will…
Watertown man indicted on manufacturing child pornography charge
Johnny Leroy Gloe, was indicted Thursday, October 1, on charges related to child pornography. Gloe faces 18 charges total, including…
Guest column: Finally, there’s good news about newspapers
When I meet someone new and they find out that I’m retired, it’s only natural for them to ask what…
Famed S.D. hunting lodge on the market for $74.5 million
An internationally renowned South Dakota hunting destination near Gettysburg that has hosted kings, presidents, celebrities and generations of pheasan… Keep…
This Week in High School Sports
Watertown Thursday, October 8 Girls Tennis State AA at Rapid City Cheer and Dance, Civic Arena Friday, October 9 Football…
Letter to the editor: Use care in choosing Secretary of State
To the editor: Having practiced law for over 45 years, I can confirm that the Secretary of State is an…
LATC hosts Olympian for Feuerstein Series
Lake Area Technical College hosted the 22nd annual Feuerstein Series on Monday, October 5. Canadian Olympian and noted public speaker…
Airport considering fees on flights by LATC aviation students
Lake Area Technical College Vice President Cam Corey appeared before the Watertown Airport Board on Tuesday, October 6, to express…
