Christmas at the Capitol has a Watertown feel
Troop 209’s tree at the South Dakota Capitol features a Scouting theme, complete with a tent tree-topper and a faux campfire at the base. Courtesy photo.
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By Roger Whittle - November 24, 2025 in Featured, News Reading Time: 4 minutes
Troop 209’s tree at the South Dakota Capitol features a Scouting theme, complete with a tent tree-topper and a faux campfire at the base. Courtesy photo.
This 45-foot Colorado spruce tree, donated by Bob and Kristin Rogers of Florence, is this year's official Christmas tree for South Dakota. Courtesy ph...
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Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.
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