The Elk Point Pink Ladies will host their fifth annual Pink in the Park Activity and Ven‑dor Fair on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elk Point City Park. The community event features a mix of family activities, food options and local ven‑dors.

Law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and community members took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in Elk Point on Monday, car‑rying the “flame of hope” through town in support of Special Olympics South Da‑kota.

County‑Level Contested Races Union County voters will see several contested races on the June 2, 2026, primary ballot, according to the official publication bal‑lots released by the Union County Auditor and the South Dakota Secretary of State. The Republican primary includes competi‑tive races for sheriff, regis‑ter of deeds, three county commission districts and multiple legislative seats.

Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 25, in Jefferson and Elk Point to honor those who died in military service. The first ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

The Jefferson City Council ac‑cepted a donated memorial statue for the Main Street pocket park and delayed action on a proposed text‑alert system during its May 4 meeting at City Hall. Council President Michael Stokely led the meeting with mem‑bers Mark LaF‑leur, John Lok‑horst and Martin Nelkie present.

The Elk Point City Council moved through a light agenda May 4, ap‑proving a survey replat and renewing a slate of malt beverage licenses for the coming year. Mayor Deb McCreary led the meeting, with council members Brian Abraham, Renee Irwin, Ben Irlbeck, Meghan Aus‑tad and Kris Hurlbert present.

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Union County commissioners raised the speed limit on a por‑tion of County Road 23, approved a zoning change in Dakota Dunes and moved forward on several ma‑jor highway projects during their April 28 meeting.

On May 1, EPJ Educators Rising hosted a Bingo fundraiser at the American Legion Post 134 in Elk Point. More than 100 community members attended the event, creating a fun evening while showing strong support for local students.

On March 31, 2026, the Union County Commission‑ers accepted the low bid of $5,780, from “L&L Build‑ers based in Sioux City, IA. The commission voted unanimously to accept the bid. The bid will cover renovations and additional square footage to the exist‑ing Union County Court‑house. The bid also covers renovations and additional square footage to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The current Union County Courthouse was completed in 1978.