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Watertown sales tax revenue grows again
The City of Watertown saw a year-over-year increase in sales tax revenue during October, marking the eighth consecutive month of…
Sen. Glen Vilhauer column: Property tax relief
For the past six months the Comprehensive Property Task Force met on a monthly basis in four different locations (Sioux…
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…
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…
Glen Vilhauer column: Lots going on between sessions
By Sen. Glen Vilhauer District 5 Sen. Glen Vilhauer We are now roughly midway between the end of the 100th…
City sees big jump in sales tax revenue
The City of Watertown saw a massive increase in sales tax revenue during the month of June, according to figures…
South Dakota reserve funds grow to nearly half billion dollars
Gov. Larry Rhoden South Dakota’s state government ended the 2025 fiscal year with a $63 million operating surplus, Gov. Larry…
City’s sales tax revenue up during May
Watertown saw an increase in sales tax revenue during the month of May. The City of Watertown collected $1,932,197.48 in…
Sen. Glen Vilhauer: Session is over, but lawmakers’ work goes on
It’s been just over two months since the 100th S.D. Legislative Session ended. Even though activity has quieted down considerably…
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