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Council denies variance

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Nov. 3 with Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presiding.

Jefferson reviews election law changes

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Jefferson City Council met Nov. 3 to discuss infrastructure planning, legal questions surrounding HB 1130, and ongoing cleanup efforts at a Main Street trailer property.

Veterans Day

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.

To end the month of October, two meetings were held by the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID). A regular meeting occurred on October 20, 2025 and a special meeting happened on October 27, 2025.

Assembly to honor local service members

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A Veterans Day assembly will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov.

EPJ to host Veterans Day program

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Elk Point-Jefferson High School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

County eyes bridge grant

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 28 at the courthouse in Elk Point, approving staffing changes at the jail, holiday closures, and a bridge improvement grant application during a regular session attended by Commissioners Peggy Ustad, Michael Dailey and Robert Ballard.

Each October, Union County Courthouse employees don pink attire in a show of solidarity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual tradition brings staff together to honor survivors, remember those lost, and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and support. Submitted Photo

Courthouse goes pink to honor survivors and spread awareness

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Adams Homestead to host Christmas celebration Nov. 8

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will host its annual “Christmas at the Homestead” celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, offering free family-friendly activities in a historic setting.

DV NHS inducts new members, celebrates service and scholarship

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Students, parents, faculty and staff were at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 in order to celebrate current National Honor Society (NHS) members, as well as the brand new class of inductees.