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County approves TIF plan for Dunes growth

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Union County Board of Commissioners met on April 1, 2025, for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m., with all members present: Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, Ustad, and Ballard.
Yixian Norby and Gracelynn Bruns hear the news that they have been selected to attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.Photos by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Two invited to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

2026. By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Important visitors from Minnesota were at Elk Point-Jefferson high school on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Julie Briggs, Vice President-Outreach Unified Champion Schools, and Turner Gaines, Director of Unified Champion City Schools, were in town to surprise Husky students Yixian Norby and Gracelynn Bruns.
Natalie Wells

EPJ senior Wells accepted into All-State Band

Submitted Story
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Natalie Wells, a senior at Elk Point-Jefferson High School, has been accepted into All-State Band. She is the daughter of Emily and Brian Wells, has a sister named Nicole, and shares her home with two dogs, Bruce and Savannah.

Road closure scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
As of Monday, March 31, 2025, S.D. Highway 46 was closed to through traffic from S.D. Highway 11 to 297th Street (Hudson Curve). This closure will be in place for the duration of the reconstruction project through November 2025.

UC Electric Coop hosts Friends Feast

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Union County Electric Coop is inviting the community to the Friends Feast, a free meal event that promises good food and great company. It will take place on April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

County accepts bid to replace courthouse HVAC

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Thursday, March 27, 2025
On March 18, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting began at 8:30 a.m. and was attended by Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.
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