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🌱 Higher Extension Building rental fees head to Codington County commissioners

Watertown, South Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Watertown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Higher Extension Building rental fees head to Codington County commissioners
  • Watertown 4-H shooting sports registration opens, with archery filling fast
  • Watertown children’s thank-you cards welcome veterans at Joy Ranch

Also on today's calendar: Teen Hangout and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with partial sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Colder with clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 20.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Commissioners to Consider Codington County Extension Building Rental Fee Changes (mykxlg.com) — Renting the Codington County Extension Building could cost more under a proposal commissioners expect to consider November 17. Most proposed space increases are $10 to $20, while the alcohol surcharge would rise from $100 to $250. Changes would begin January 1, 2027, but existing signed contracts would be protected until 2028; no action has been taken.
   

2. Codington County 4-H Opens Shooting Sports Registration, Prepares for Watertown Winter Farm Show (northeastradiosd.com) — Codington County 4-H shooting sports registration is open, and the Thursday night archery shift has already filled. Most programs begin in January, but air rifle sessions start in December at the Extension Complex. Enrollment also remains open for regular 4-H members as organizers prepare for Watertown’s winter activities.
   

3. Joy Ranch hosts veteran speaker during Veterans Luncheon (watertowncurrent.com) — Handmade cards from Watertown kindergarteners greeted veterans and families at Joy Ranch’s annual Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 7. Veterans Affairs Secretary Jeremiah Schneider spoke about the sacrifices families share during military service. Ranch representative Joy Nelson also reminded veterans they can call to schedule free participation in its equine program.
   

4. Watertown School Board Reviews October Finances, Highlights Strong Cash Reserves (northeastradiosd.com) — Watertown schools temporarily moved $1.5 million from the General Fund to cover capital project payments ahead of November property tax receipts. Repayment is scheduled this month. The board’s October financial review also showed stronger cash balances than a year earlier in school nutrition, arena concessions and Lake Area Technical College accounts.
   

5. Watertown School District Tops South Dakota Averages in Math, English and Science on 2025-26 Report Card (northeastradiosd.com) — Watertown students topped South Dakota proficiency averages in math, English and science on the latest state report card, with the largest lead in math. Math growth also climbed roughly 13 percentage points from the previous year. Attendance remains a challenge, with chronic absenteeism hovering near 20% over the past three school years.
   

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Ok Watertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Watertown

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