A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief Staying Connected Close to Home At times, the world beyond our community can feel heavy. Headlines move fast, national conversations grow loud, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stories happening far from home.

SeniorsMasonMarxand Tanner Neiman brought home honors from the first ever “Mr. EPJ” contest held on Monday, March 2, 2026. In pageant style fashion, eleven Huskies competed in a runway walk, interview and talent show all in an effort to win the crown. Marx was named “Mr. EPJ” and Neiman won “Fan Favorite”.

Jefferson Beer Supply will mark St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef, specialty beers and live traditional Irish music on Sunday, March 15.

The Jefferson City Council reviewed progress on a community safety study, heard plans for a full season of brewery events and approved routine financial actions during its regular meeting March 2 at City Hall.

The Elk Point City Council held a public hearing on a zoning amendment tied to a Thermobond expansion, approved an engineering services agreement and set a special meeting date during its regular meeting March 2 at City Hall.

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The Union County Commission reviewed state open‑meeting requirements and advanced several highway and personnel matters during its regular meeting March 3 at the courthouse in Elk Point. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Michael Dailey, Tom Kimmel, Peggy Ustad and Bob Ballard were present.

An induction ceremony for Dakota Valley’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center. Stacey Langley, the NJHS adviser, coordinated the event. Ella Greene and Aubrey Bird, Panther 8th graders, served as the masters of ceremony.

The Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) met on February 17, 2026 for a meeting. Members on hand included: Scott Wetz, Ken Beaulieu, Dalton Hanson and Janet Finzen. William Shorma was absent. Attorney Darrell Jesse, Dunes Community Association Manager Kim Leif, Sheriff Jim Prouty, Two Rivers Golf Course’s Rodd Slater and CID Manager Andrew Tramp were also present plus Dakota Dunes resident Larry Wiese.

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