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Watertown, South Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Watertown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a mobile clinic delivered $35,000 in dental care to Watertown kids.
  • What’s on Monday’s Watertown City Council agenda that could affect you?
  • What Watertown police want parents to know about kids’ online safety.

Also on today's calendar: Glacial Lakes Livestock and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Delta Dental sees 54 Children During Watertown Visit in September (gowatertown.net) — Dozens of Watertown children received more than $35,000 in free dental care when the Delta Dental Mobile Program visited Lake Area Technical College in late September. Hosted by the Watertown Area United Way, the clinic offered exams, cleanings, fillings, and more, continuing a long-running effort that has brought hundreds of thousands of dollars in care to mostly uninsured local families.
   

2. Infrastructure Projects and Zoning Changes Highlight Upcoming Watertown City Council Agenda (mykxlg.com) — Watertown residents have a big City Council meeting coming up Monday, Oct. 5, with decisions on street projects, sidewalk assessments, and key zoning changes that could shape future development. Council members will also tackle speed limit updates, hauled wastewater and solid waste rules, and a special alcohol license request, with time set aside for public comments and hearing from you directly.
   

3. Investigation Leads to Arrest; WPD Reminds Parents of Online Safety (mykxlg.com) — Watertown police report that an investigation into online communications between an adult and a juvenile has led to an arrest on multiple serious charges, with the case still active. Officers are urging Watertown parents to closely monitor kids’ social media, messaging, and gaming activity, talk regularly about online risks, and encourage children to speak up if any interaction feels secretive or uncomfortable.
   

4. Kernels knock off No. 3 Watertown in road double-OT victory (mitchellrepublic.com) — Watertown football fans saw a heartbreaker at home Friday night as the No. 3-ranked Arrows fell 23-22 to Mitchell in double overtime after a blocked extra point. Watertown’s offense piled up 325 yards behind quarterback Kaeden Himmerich and running back Tyson Miller, but several key turnovers and Mitchell’s clutch plays in both overtimes proved decisive.
   

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  • Terex Corporation posted a job opening for DM/DO Assembler Lead - 2nd Shift in Watertown. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for SAS in Walmart - Retail Merchandiser in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.

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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Watertown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Watertown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.