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Oktoberfest is a German festival typically lasting two weeks from mid-September to mid-October. And on Saturday, September 21 it was happening on main street, in Jefferson, courtesy of Jefferson Beer Supply. From noon to 6 pm, the public was invited to enjoy craft beer, a variety of food and most of all a lot of camaraderie and good conversation with fellow patrons.

Adrian Hanson of Elk Point, S.D., will celebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 28, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

The summer flooding to Union County was devastating. And Judy and Dave Oberg, of Jefferson, are doing their best to move forward because their family’s acreage will always be home.

Tony Mayne and Claudia Anderson want those affected by the spring flooding, severe storms and straight-line winds to know they are here for them. Both were in North Sioux City on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Mayne was present on behalf of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Anderson was there representing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.

Union County Emergency Manager Jason Westcott was recognized by his peers in the Emergency Management field for his outstanding work and dedication to the people of Union County during the June 2024 flooding.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for their regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. The meeting was chaired by President Travis Geary, with the following members present: Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson. Superintendent Philip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen and Laura Throener, K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Justin Clercx, and Technology Coordinator Myles Larsen were present.

The regular meeting of the Jefferson City Council was held on September 9, 2024. With the presence of Mayor Paddy Rigg and council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Michael Stokely, and John Van Beest, along with other attendees, the meeting commenced and addressed several key matters.

The Huskies are excited for this year’s homecoming events. The theme for 2024 is: “Rockin with the Huskies”.

South Dakotans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 16 to July 8, 2024, may be eligible for FEMA assistance.