Mellette House

Terrry Redlin Center

Watertown is the home of Terry Redlin, the award-winning artist that is famously known for his outdoor and wildlife themed paintings. Watertown houses the Terry Redlin Center which is popular tourist site right off I-29.

Downtown

Watertown’s historic downtown has everything you need including delicious local restaurants, unique shopping, beautiful art, and much more. Visit downtown Watertown to enjoy the many amenities and discover the unique history!

WFR responds to house fire in rural Codington County

Watertown Fire Rescue and Henry Fire Department were called to a house fire at 44273 172nd Street on 10/6/18 at approx 10 pm. The caller stated that there was a fire in the basement that they tried to extinguish but couldn't. Upon arrival crews found whit...

Smoke in the hallways of Palace Apartments

Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was called for smoke in the hallways of Palace Apartments early this morning.  Upon arrival light smoke was found in the hallways of the Placae Apts. Crews made entry into the building and found that a pot was left on ...

WFR Receives Grant from FireHouse Subs

WFR Receives a $27,550 Grant from FireHouse Subs for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.   FireHouse Subs will be having an Event to congratulate the South Dakota organizations that are receiving funds from their Public Safety Foundation. &nb...

WFR Becoming ISO 2

Watertown Fire Rescue will present the findings of the ISO evaluation at the next council meeting on August 6th.  To read more, Click Here....                  &...

Residential Collection Customers May Sign Up For Holiday Garbage Collection Notifications

Watertown Regional Landfill

 Holiday Collection Electronic Notification

Residential collection customers may sign up to receive holiday garbage collection date notifications by email or text message on your phone.  To sign up for...

Drug Arrest Report 10.08.18 to 10.14.18

Drug Arrest Report 10.08.18 to 10.14.18

Conspiracy/Robbery/Sex Crime

On 10/13/2018 at approximately 6:39pm law enforcement officers with the Watertown Police Department, Codington County Sheriff’s Office, and South Dakota Highway Patrol responded to the 1900 block of Fish Rd. for a reported kidnapping.

A 16-year-o...

Drug Arrest Report 10.01.18 to 10.07.18

Drug Arrest Report 10.01.18 to 10.07.18

Project StandUp for School Safety

Associated School Boards of South Dakota and the School Administrators of South Dakota have joined the South Dakota’s Chiefs and Sheriffs Association, Project StandUp and the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office to bring an anonymous...

SCAM ALERT

Over the last few days, individuals have contacted the Watertown Police Department inquiring into a recorded message they have received from telephone number (716) 513-8654. Here is an example of the message played when the phone call is answered:

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Drug take Back Collection Site

The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce that we are implementing another program in the fight against drug abuse and the increasing drug epidemic. A permanent drug take back vault has been installed in the Police Department’s lobb...

Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Is Open Tuesday through Saturday

Public Service Announcement

Watertown Regional Landfill

Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Schedule for 2018

The Watertown Regional Landfill will open the 4^th Avenue SW Yard Waste Drop-Off Site starting on Tuesday, October 9^th.  The closing dat...

Snow Removal Procedures & Policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

The Watertown Street Department would like to remind citizens of the snow removal procedures and policies for the City of Watertown. 

When a snowfall of 2” or more occurs in ...

Snow Removal Policies & Procedures For The City Of Watertown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

The Watertown Street Department would like to remind citizens of the snow removal procedures and policies for the City of Watertown. 

When a snowfall of 2” or more occurs in ...

Golf Course Road & South Lake Drive Redesign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 22^nd, 2018

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

The Watertown Street Department would like to inform drivers that the intersection of Golf Course Road and South Lake Drive is being redesigned to create a safer environment...

Ordinance Reminder: Obstructing Gutters & Storm Drains

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

The Watertown Street Department would like to remind residents that it is unlawful to deposit leaves or grass into streets/alleys, as per Ordinance 5.0306. Recently there have been issues with...

Digging Deadline For Digging In City Streets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Rob Beynon, Street Superintendent

Every October, the Watertown Street Department asks contractors to discontinue digging in city streets due to the seasonal closure of the asphalt hot mix plant.

Starting Oct. 25^th, 20...

Temporary No Passing Zone

The Wastewater Treatment Facility is hauling biosolids on 20th Avenue South between Highway 81 and 17th Street East.  The tractors are making left hand turns into the biosolids application fields and the Wastewater Treatment Facility entrance. &a...

Temporary Sump Pump Variance

As of October 15th, any home or business that needs to continue operating a sump pump discharging clear water may request a variance to discharge to the sanitary sewer. The temporary variance is from October 15th to April 15th. Applications for a written ...