Fleurish Flower Farm will open its gates for a full day of fall activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, of‑fering visitors a cozy sea‑sonal experience at the family‑run farm just west of Elk Point.

South Dakota residents face a series of key fall deadlines to register, cast advance ballots and participate in the Nov. 3 general election.

Elk Point-Jefferson’s inaugural hall of fame induction took place on Saturday, September 6, 2026 at The Pointe in Elk Point, South Dakota. Past and present Huskies, plus many from around the community, were on-hand for the special event that recognized the first class of Husky hall of fame (HOF) recipients.

The Jefferson City Council approved a residential fence variance, sold surplus equipment and addressed backlogged municipal audits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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For some, 2001 was a very long time ago. Yet, memories of the 9/11 attacks that year never fade from the mind’s eye. Many still see the Twin Towers on fire or recall the gripping confusion and fear as people tried to reach loved ones they knew in New York City. America, and the world, mourned when terrorists hijacked four commercial aircrafts to use as weapons. Two planes crashed into skyscrapers in lower Manhattan and another hit the Pentagon in Washington D.C. The fourth aircraft was downed in a field thanks to brave passengers who overpowered the terrorists. The attack was horrific and it is an episode of history that will never be forgotten.

The Union County Board of Commissioners worked through a wide range of construction updates, department requests and contract approvals Tuesday morning, taking action on several items tied to ongoing building projects and county operations. The board met Sept. 1 at Elk Point City Hall with all members present.

For some, 2001 was a very long time ago. Yet, the memories of the 9/11 attacks that happened that year do not fade. Many still see the Twin Towers on fire in the mind’s eye. America, and the world, mourned when terrorists hijacked four commercial aircrafts to use as weapons. Two planes crashed into skyscrapers in New York City and another hit the Pentagon in Washington D.C. The fourth aircraft was downed in a field thanks to brave passengers who overpowered the terrorists. The attack was horrific and it is an episode of history that will never be forgotten.

The Elk Point City Council approved its 2027 budget ordinance Tuesday night and continued work on two ordinance updates that could affect residents citywide — one deal‑ing with electric scooters and bicycles, and another aimed at fixing long‑stand‑ing problems in the city’s trailer regulations.