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2024 Primary Election Candidate List

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The 2024 Primary election candidate lists have been released. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 7 a.m.

Union County Commissioners talk insurance

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Union County Board of County Commission meeting on April 2 had a lot of insurance talk and was wrapped up in 2.5 hours. The county’s current Wellmark, health insurance plan, was due.

Committee helps recycling efforts for city

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
After the City of Elk Point closed its recycling center on Feb. 6, 2023, a committee was formed to figure out new recycling options for residents. The city closed the recycling center due to resident’s abusing the amenity.

Elk Point PD to participate in grant program

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Elk Point Police Department will now participate in grant program through the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS). The department got the city council’s approval at their meeting on April 1.

Choir receives superior rating in Vermillion

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
On April 3, the Elk Point- Jef ferson High School Choir and Band went to Vermillion High School to participate in the Region 1 Large Group Music Contest. The choir students had been working on three pieces of music for the last two months.
Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty

Prouty announces campaign for Sheriff

Jim Prouty
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty announced on March 25 that he will be seeking a full term as Union County Sheriff after his appointment by the Union County Commission to serve as the interim Sheriff of Union County after the untimely passing of long-time Sheriff Dan Limoges.

Commissioners help create ambulance district

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The idea of an ambulance district for Elk Point began in November, 2022. The Elk Point Ambulance Board of Directors has been working toward creating the district, which would have the same boundaries as the current Elk Point Fire District.

First Dakota National Bank 3-Class Shootout

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The 36th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as follows: GAME TIMES:

School holds second reading on use of AI

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
With the ever present advancements in technology, educators need to be more aware of ways it can hinder teaching practices. The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at their meeting March 11 and the incorporation of a new school policy.
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