Historical Society hosts simultaneous reading of Declaration of Independence
Helen Majusiak, a member of the board, also helped read the document. She was able to deliver the words “magnanimity,”…
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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…
Doug Allen column: With all they know about us, are we really free?
This week America will celebrate her independence – on July 8, 250 years will have passed since Col. John Nixon…
Watertown Art Scene: Break out your patriotic apparel
Happy Birthday, America! Our community joins the nation in celebrating this year’s 250th milestone with several special events and displays….
Doug Allen column: Artificial intelligence draining us of actual intelligence
There’s been a lot in the news lately about further consolidation in the news media. You may know the names:…
Downtown director talks America 250, goals for downtown
Raina Carter, the Downtown Watertown Collective’s new director, said this summer will be packed with activities themed after the country’s…
Weather cuts short Concerts on Kemp opener
The first Concert on Kemp on Wednesday, June 3, was cut short by stormy weather in Downtown Watertown. The opening…
Mattingly, Turbak to offer classes on Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights
Tommy Mattingly, a former Watertown High School teacher, and Nancy Turbak, a Watertown attorney have teamed up to offer a…
S.D. Arts Council awards $5K grant for Watertown celebrations
The Codington County Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the South Dakota Arts Council to be used…
Letter to the editor: Time to save our democracy
To the editor: This year, the United Sates is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,…
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