Union County’s elected officials were approved for a raise at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Dec. 13. As of next year, elected officials will see an increase of $2 per hour, except Union County State’s Attorney Jerry Miller who is receiving a $7,000 raise.

As he was finishing putting together a pressure washer in Aaladin’s workshop, Noah Thooft explained his paid internship position at Aaladin. “I build the entire machine from start to finish,” Thooft said.

Union County’s elected officials were approved for a raise at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Dec. 13. As of next year, elected officials will see an increase of $2 per hour, except Union County State’s Attorney Jerry Miller who is receiving a $7,000 raise.

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

The Basil H. and Frances Jacobson House in Vermillion has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

On Saturday, Nov. 4 School of Music Professor Dr.

Jefferson is in the midst of updating the city’s comprehensive plan; however, there has been a hiccup in the process. Jason Rosas with SECOG (Southeastern Council of Governments), who was working on the city’s comprehensive plan, is no longer with SECOG. Sean Hegyi with SECOG is going to keep the city updated on when a new person is hired and the comprehensive plan update can continue. The council was notified of this development at their Dec. 5 meeting.

Christian Mueller knows all about teamwork on the football or baseball fields. How everyone involved contributes toward the end goal. Now, he continues learning about teamwork, but in a manufactoring perspective instead of winning a game.

Blue Tequila officially opened its new location, 105 W. Main Street, in Elk Point Dec. 6. Due to not yet having phone or internet services, they were only able to accept cash payments for the first week. A temporary phone number (605-205-0367) was issued to place to go orders until services are installed.

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