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Watertown Resident Seeks Ordinance Changes After Tragic Dog Incident
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Another resident spoke at tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting to share an unfortunate incident with another dog that, in the end, caused the death of his dog. He was seeking any potential ordinance changes that could help future incidents. Richard Dunn explains more to...
Local Dispensary Requests $20,000 Refund During Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting had three speakers who addressed the council during the open public forum. The first speaker was Dan Fjerstad with Lion’s Den, a Medical Cannabis Dispensary downtown Watertown, requesting a $20,000 refund for overpayment of fees. Fjerstad says he...
Resident Raises Concerns Over Dog Training at Watertown Public Dog Park
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The final resident to speak up during the open public forum at tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting also addressed a dog-oriented issue that involves the public dog park and alleged issues with a dog trainer using the park to train multiple dogs. Resident Mike...
The City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Spraying in City Park Area, July 17
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program is taking action to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of West Nile Virus with the announcement of more preventative measures. Targeted Spraying:. An adulticide operation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, after 9:00 pm....
City Council Approves to Repair Sidewalk, Discusses Unfinished Restrooms at The Ruins Apartments
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Residents of and near 315 Kemp Ave. East can expect to see a repaired sidewalk soon. The council passed a resolution authorizing the city to fix the sidewalk themself and bill the property owner of “The Ruins” unfinished apartment complex. Assistant City Manager/Public...
Watertown natives open Vermillion's first brewpub
The number of operating craft breweries continues to climb in the United States, but one South Dakota city only recently joined the craft beer trend. Vermillion, home of the University of South Dakota, featured no such establishments until last November, when two former Watertown residents opened XiX (Nineteen) Brewing in downtown Vermillion.
PSA: Mosquito Control Program in Watertown for Tuesday, July 16
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will begin mosquito spraying in designated areas after 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Weather conditions permitting, the following areas will be covered:. Northwest Watertown: North of 3rd Avenue North and West of Broadway. Northeast Watertown:...
Watertown Mayor Holien Highlights Airport in State of City Address
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} As part of Watertown Mayor Ried Holien’s State of the City Address, he reported on the Watertown airport. Watertown Regional Airport has seen significant infrastructure improvements over the past year. Here are some key highlights:. Snow Removal Equipment:. The airport acquired two MB5 snow...
KXLG News: A Look Ahead at the Watertown City Council Meeting for July 15
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} KXLG News previews the upcoming Watertown City Council meeting. The Watertown City Council will meet at City Hall on Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting, covering various topics, starting with the consent agenda. The agenda items...
SD Public Utilities Commission to Hold Public Meeting on South Deuel Wind Project
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The facility is expected to have a capacity of up to 260 megawatts (MW) and may feature up to 68 turbines. Additionally, the project includes installing an approximately 6-mile long, 345 kV transmission line. The project's anticipated cost is approximately $621 million, and it is slated to be operational by December 2026.
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