It was a busy news day in regards to weather and politics on Monday, January 20, 2025. Arctic temperatures had Dakota Valley and Elk Point-Jefferson calling for late starts to the school day in order to keep morning commutes safe. The next President of the United States also took the oath of office in Washington D.C.

High school thespians at Elk Point-Jefferson have been putting in the work to ready themselves for this year’s one-act season. The group of talented students are set to perform “Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face” by Don Zolidis.

On January 13, 2025, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for its regular meeting at 5:00 PM in the high school study hall. The session was led by President Geary, and board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler were also in attendance. Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, and various school principals, including Eriksen and Throener, as well as K-12 Dean of Students/ Activities Director Clercx, contributed to the discussions. Notably, there were no participants during the open forum segment of the meeting.

Story contributed by Cassandra Schmith The Structured Learning Center (SLC) classroom (6th-12th grade and adult transition special education students) have joined forces with Union Bean Coffee in Elk Point.

A nice crowd gathered at The Pointe Golf & Event Center on Monday, January 6, 2025 to view a screening of “Greetings from Elk Point” courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). The event was free to the public and conducted in order to show a rough cut of the episode and get public feedback.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular session Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM, presided over by Mayor McCreary. The council members present included Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Irlbeck, and VonHaden, with Hurlbert absent. Attendees also included key city officials: City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, Public Works Director Job, and Finance Officer Hammitt.

On January 6, 2025, the Jefferson City Council convened at City Hall for their regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Mayor Paddy Rigg and council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Michael Stokely, and John Van Beest. City Attorney Sabrina LaFleur- Sayler, Finance Officer Michaeleen Roark, and Police Chief Dustin Sharkey were also in attendance.

On January 7, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at 8:30 a.m. in the Courthouse. Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel, and Peggy Ustad presented for the meeting. This was the annual organizational meeting, where key positions and responsibilities were determined for the upcoming year.

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