WPD reports 30 percent fewer fireworks calls this year
The Watertown Police Department reported a 30 percent decrease in calls for service related specifically to fireworks for the Fourth…
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Second Street NE to close as AirStay continues construction
Second Street NE, where former City Hall once stood and where the AirStay Hotel will be will close again to…
Historical Society hosts simultaneous reading of Declaration of Independence
The Codington County Historical Society hosted a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, on the steps…
Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park floods despite new drainage system
The first day of Matt Bransrud’s new role as Watertown’s director of Parks and Recreation had him dealing with a…
Brandsrud appointed to director of Parks and Rec
The City of Watertown announced Tuesday, July 7, former Parks and Recreation Supt. Matt Brandsrud will fill the role Dusty…
Council approves haul road agreement on 31st Street for J&J
The Watertown City Council approved a haul road agreement for J&J Land Sales, LLC. at its Monday night, July 6,…
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate host sold-out wacipi celebrating America 250
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate hosted a wacipi, or powwow, that drew more than 4,000 attendees to celebrate the nation’s 250th…
$40,000 fireworks explode over Anza Soccer Complex, celebrating America 250
Hundreds of fireworks lit up the sky after the sun set on the country’s 250th birthday at the Anza Soccer…
Consumer launch night ignites America 250 celebration, draws families and fireworks
The annual consumer firework launch night, put on with the help of employees from Lew’s Fireworks and Randy Tupper, a…
Downtown White Concert, Amdahl Brothers draw big crowd to Kemp Avenue
The Downtown Collective hosted their second themed concert on Wednesday, July 1, 2025, to celebrate the 250th birthday of the…
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