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The Elk Point Police Department will be using the Elk Point-Jefferson school for training opportunities on Jan. 21 and 22. During the active shooter training, the school facilities will be off limits during those two days.

The first Union County Board of County Commissioners meeting of 2023 was rescheduled from Tuesday, Jan. 3 to Thursday, Jan. 5 due to poor weather conditions. During the rescheduled meeting, the commissioners determined various appointments to the county, including chairman and vice-chairman.

The first Union County Board of County Commissioners meeting of 2023 was rescheduled from Tuesday, Jan. 3 to Thursday, Jan. 5 due to poor weather conditions. During the rescheduled meeting, the commissioners determined various appointments to the county, including chairman and vice-chairman.

Dustin Sharkey, a seasoned law enforcement officer, was named the Jefferson Police Chief Dec. 19.

Larry Ness, CEO and Board Chairman of First Dakota National Bank, retired as CEO on Dec. 30, 2022. Ness came to First Dakota in August 1983. At the time, First Dakota was a struggling bank that was expected to fail. Under his leadership, the bank rebounded and has enjoyed nearly four decades of growth and success. In 1983, First Dakota had one location and $42 million in assets. Today, they have 17 locations in 12 South Dakota cities with $2.7 billion in assets.

The first Friends Feast of 2023 will be held Jan. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

South Dakotans depend on their local community newspaper to keep them informed and connected. Who are the people who read South Dakota newspapers? Every month, 574,000 consumers – or 83 percent of South Dakota adults – read the local newspaper in print or online.

Derek Tuttle, Elk Point City Administrator: “My New Years’ resolution is to spend more quality time with friends and family.” Philip Schoenbaum, Elk Point-Jefferson Superintendent: “It would be to be better everyday. A better dad, a better husband, a better person, and a better coworker.