Union County athletes post strong results at state trap meet

Union County athletes delivered standout performances at the 2026 South Dakota State High School Clay Target League Trap Tournament, held June 6, with competitors from Elk Point High School and Dakota Valley High School earning top‑three finishes and multiple strong showings across divisions.

Jefferson tables mobile, RV park plan

The Jefferson City Council on June 1 voted to move forward with Text‑ MyGov, reviewed early concepts for the I‑29 cor‑ridor project, and tabled a proposal for a new mobile home and RV park pend‑ing ordinance revisions.

Torrez, Geary named 2026 Fore the Cure beneficiaries

Two Elk Point residents whose lives have been shaped by can‑cer will receive support from this year’s Fore the Cure fundraising efforts, as the organization pre‑pares for its ninth annual ladies golf tournament and silent auc‑tion on June 19.

EP seeks funding for rural water connection

The Elk Point City Council on June 1 ap‑proved a resolution to seek up to $730,000 in fi‑nancial assistance for the city’s planned connection to the Clay Rural Wa‑ter System, moving for‑ward a major infrastruc‑ture project aimed at strengthening long‑term water service.

NSC Planners sign off on growth

The North Sioux City Planning Commission on May 27 recommended approval of several devel‑opment items, including acceptance of completed infrastructure in the Union Crossing subdivi‑sion and adoption of the city’s updated 2050 com‑prehensive plan, accord‑ing to draft minutes.

DDCID plans new LED crossing sign

The May 18, 2026 meeting for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) was called to order at 6:00 pm with members Scott Wetz, Ken Beaulieu, Dalton Hanson and Janet Finzen pres‑ent. William Shorma attended via phone. Also at this meeting were: Manager Andrew Tramp, legal counsel Darrell Jesse, CID employee Katelyn Irby and two members of the public.

County weighs office relocation

The Union County Commission moved forward on several highway projects, reviewed courthouse construction logistics and de‑clined to advance a proposed truck‑traffic ordinance during its May 26 regular meeting at the courthouse in Elk Point, ac‑cording to the unapproved min‑utes.

Horizon welcomes Elk Point provider

Morgan Zavadil, PAC, DMSc, has joined the staff of Horizon Health Elk Point. Zavadil is originally from Platte, South Dakota.

Union County delivers decisive margins in GOP primary races

Union County voters delivered clear, often commanding margins in Tuesday’s Republican primary, shaping several key federal, state and local contests, according to unofficial results from the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office.


 

Federal races

Updated polling place information

Updated polling place information is now posted below, including the corrected Beresford address. The earlier version we published listed Beresford's location incorrectly, and we want to ensure voters have the accurate details they need before heading out to vote. Please verify your polling site with official county election resources.