United States Senator John Thune attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Union County Electric Cooperative. He recalled how far the electric companies have come since he was a child living in Murdo, SD. Photo by Beth Hutcheson • times1reporter@gmail.com

After 50 years of conducting business from their building on Main Street, the Union County Electric Cooperative has moved their operations to their newest facility at 32708 477th Ave, Elk Point. They held their grand opening on Aug. 8.

Around 200 to 250 people attended the grand opening. They were able to tour the facility, eat a hot meal, enjoy a snow cone, have bucket rides and learn about electr…