County receives analysis on employee pay
A consulting firm hired by Codington County has suggested a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for county employees in 2026. McGrath Human…
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Tariffs cut deep into South Dakota farm income as federal aid surges
South Dakota farmers face widening financial losses as tariff-driven price drops collide with rising production costs, forcing taxpayers to cover…
Glen Vilhauer column: The governor’s budget address
Last week (December 2) Gov. Larry Rhoden presented his budget for the state for the year beginning July 1, 2026….
E-cigarette taxes 50% less effective at curbing youth vaping since 2020
A new national study suggests e-cigarette taxes have become dramatically less effective at curbing youth vaping since 2020, raising questions…
Doug Allen column: Maybe some regulation isn’t so bad
I used to ask people in hiring interviews when the last time was that they changed their mind about something…
Council OKs $65.4 million city budget, THC ordinance
The Watertown City Council made quick work of a robust agenda on Wednesday, November 19, approving next year’s city budget…
SDPB’s year of broadcasting dangerously
South Dakota Public Broadcasting endured a brutal year. The broadcaster survived a proposed 65 percent budget cut. It lost all…
Watertown sales tax numbers rise again
The City of Watertown continued its string of strong sales tax receipts last month, topping September 2024’s total by more…
Bond for jail inflates Codington County’s 2026 budget
Due to the construction of the new detention center, Codington County’s 2026 budget will exceed $50 million. The county Board…
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…
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