Corps of Engineers wants feedback on flood-control plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants public comment on its preferred plan to reduce the risk of floods in…
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St. Joseph’s Indian School Bookmobile to bring free books to Watertown
St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain will once again hit the road this summer, bringing free books and literacy resources…
Water district plans more testing, considers treatment of ‘forever chemicals’ in Big Sioux River
The highest concentrations of “forever chemicals” in the Big Sioux River are in Sioux Falls and just south of Watertown,…
14th Avenue bridge could be open by July
Repair of the 14th Avenue NW bridge is still ahead of schedule and could reopen for traffic sometime in July,…
County seeks funds for bridge repair
It’s the BIG season, and Codington County doesn’t want to be left out. BIG stands for Bridge Improvement Grant, something…
Watertown City Council hears bridge integrity report
The Watertown City Council heard a report involving the integrity and upkeep of about half the bridges within city limits…
Yard waste drop-off site to open Oct. 15
The City of Watertown’s yard waste drop-off site on Fourth Avenue Southwest will be open beginning Wednesday, October 15, for…
Fact brief: Was the Big Sioux River ranked as one of the dirtiest in the nation?
By Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch Yes. The Big Sioux River was ranked in the top 10 for the…
City Council work session focuses on finances
The Watertown City Council held a two-hour work session on Monday, Sept. 22, focusing on the city’s finances. The wide-ranging…
Virus-bearing mosquitoes rampant this summer
Aedes vexans are not your friends, but the ones you really need to avoid are culex tarsalis. Gangs? Well, yes,…
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