There are various opportunities being made available to generate interest for future seniors to work in the state of South Dakota or help fill the labor gap. While programs such as Build Dakota Scholarship and others have formed, there are other opportunities available on the local level to those looking forward to high school graduation.

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The green community sign board outside of Jones’ Food Center has been a staple in Elk Point for many years. Because of the age of the sign, the fate of it was discussed at the Elk Point City Council meeting Dec. 4.

Steve and Roxanne Gould will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 29.

For the next two weeks, the Dakota Dunes/ North Sioux City Times will have early deadlines due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. For those wishing to submit any announcements, advertisements or legals for the Dec.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, South Dakota experienced something from Mother Nature it doesn’t normally – an earthquake.

An internship opportunity held between the Elk Point-Jefferson School District and area businesses has helped one local senior get a head start in the work industry. At the beginning of the school year, Tracen Pearson was searching for an internship opportunity.

What started out as a small business out of a garage, has grown into a thriving business adventure spanning over a decade. Brian Oedekoven purchased the building, formerly known as Country Estates, and opened Brian’s Repair in October 2013.

A benefit is being held to help with ongoing medical expenses for Mike Hanson of Jefferson. Hanson requires an extended hospital stay and extensive rehabilitation after damage to his lungs were found due to complications from chemotherapy, COVID-19 and over 50 years of farming dust.