Watertown Public Opinion

3 days ago | thepublicopinion.com | Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper

The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department received $2 million in donations from gun-related companies for a new shooting range. The $20 million shooting range is partially funded by a state economic development fund and private donations. State legislators previously refused to fund the project, and some express concerns about the gun industry's influence. The range will require ongoing state funding for operation and maintenance.

1 week ago | thepublicopinion.com | Dana Hess

PIERRE — The board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association has decided that now is not the right time to sanction high school baseball. At its meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the board decided not to act on adding baseball to the sports it sanctions, citing an uncertain economy for school districts.

1 week ago | thepublicopinion.com | Dana Hess

PIERRE — The next leader of the South Dakota High School Activities Association's board of directors will be Watertown Superintendent Jeff Danielsen. Danielsen was elected chairman at the board’s meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and will serve a one-year term in that position. Elected vice chairman was Randy Hartmann of Pierre. In addition to electing new leaders, the board certified the results of the election of new board members.

1 week ago | thepublicopinion.com | Morgan Matzen

Dakota State University opened its new Cybersecurity Clinic on June 18 with the help of a $1 million grant from Google.org, the search engine’s philanthropic arm. Google.org’s Cybersecurity Clinics fund goes toward supporting higher education institutions to prepare students for cybersecurity careers, to build the cybersecurity workforce and to work with local organizations to protect their infrastructure from cyber attacks.

1 week ago | thepublicopinion.com | Gabe Hauari

Wendy's and Takis have teamed up to turn up the heat this summer. The fast food chain announced Tuesday, June 17 it has collaborated with Takis on a limited-time meal called the Takis Fuego Meal. The meal features the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego Fries, according to Wendy's. The items will be available at Wendy's restaurants in the United States beginning June 20 and in Canadian locations starting June 30.