With the upcoming turn of a new year on the horizon, comes the annual New Year’s Resolutions. This year, make a point to become a better you.

The Elk Point Chamber held its annual Holiday Lighting Contest on Saturday, Dec. 16. People wanting to participate only had to have their lights and decorations on by 5:30 p.m. Winners received Elk Point Chamber Bucks to use at participating businesses within the Elk Point and Jefferson communities.

New York Life has announced the appointment of Joe Kruse, Dakota Dunes, as its 2023 Council President, a once-ina- career honor afforded to the top-ranking agent among New York Life’s 12,000 financial professionals.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Dec. 19 to decide the future of Dakota Health & Wellness, LLC’s medical cannabis license.

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At some point, the stress of the holidays can get to everyone. Whether it’s all the shopping for gifts, holiday baking, travelling or sometimes even the stress of having the family altogether – the holidays can be overwhelming for some individuals. Marissa Tuttle wished to remind everyone that it’s important to remember to make your own mental health a priority this holiday season.

After having to cancel the last couple years of the Annual Meatball and Lutefisk Dinner, the St. Paul Lutheran Church was able to celebrate the tradition once again. On Dec. 9, the church brought back the tradition after a hiatuses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A short discussion was held on the Elk Point-Jefferson School District’s Safe Return Plan to which no changes were made. The Safe Return Plan is a “blueprint is to provide a framework for how Elk Point-Jefferson Public Schools will respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the educational program within our school district during the 2022-2023 school year. The framework is structured using Components and tiers in order to allow the district to be flexible and responsive to changing public health circumstances. The presence of a formal document will also support the district in articulating its plan for next fall in a clear, comprehensive and transparent manner.”