The Elk Point City Council gathered on April 7, 2025, for its regular session at City Hall, where Mayor Deb Mc-Creary led discussions on various community matters. Council members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden were in attendance, while Irlbeck was absent. Also present were several city officials, including City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Engineer Nebelsick, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job. Routine approvals, such as meeting minutes from March 3 and 18, the agenda, and payment of salaries and bills, were passed unanimously.

The month of April 2025 in South Dakota now holds a new meaning. Governor Larry Rhoden signed the proclamation, which acknowledges the challenges faced by the 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference.

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.

On Monday, April 7, 2025, concrete spot repair work will begin on several highways located in Clay and Union Counties. Work is planned for the following locations in the given order.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Elk Point-Jefferson school district will soon embark on an important building project.

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.