'250+ years of American civics and news' in Watertown Monday

'250+ years of American civics and news' in Watertown Monday

Voter turnout across South Dakota topped 34% this week, much higher than the primary election two years ago. And while most Americans know it's among their civic responsibilities to be informed and vote, a lot of people are checking out of both. Organizers of a series of free, nonpartisan community gatherings hope to change that and increase engagement this election year, with stops Monday in Watertown, later this month in Sioux Falls and in Aug…