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.

The Union County Commissioners treated the Union County employees to an Appreciation Dinner Monday, Dec. 5 at Spink Family Restaurant in Elk Point. Employees with 15-plus years of service to the county received a plaque. Those dedicating 15-19 years of service received blue plaques; 20-29 silver and 30-plus gold.

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South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is providing training for food processors who would like to sell food products from their homes following updates to the state’s cottage food laws earlier this year.