The Sioux City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), also known as the Siouxland tri-state region, retained the nation’s top spot for per capita economic development performance for populations under 200,000 for the fourth year in a row. Additionally, in the competitive ranking among states, the State of South Dakota was recognized as the top performing state in the nation based on per capita economic development projects for the 2023 calendar year.

The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 24 preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $20 million at the recent commission meeting held in Pierre. The goal of the grant process is to enhance the overall condition of critical assets that South Dakotans are dependent upon each and every day. These struc- tures provide the link that drives the interconnectedness of the state’s overall transportation system, while enhancing statewide economic development overall.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners met on Feb. 20 to conduct county business.

The deadline to return petitions to be on the North Sioux City City Council election ballot was Friday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.

The North Sioux City City Council began their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20 with a moment of silence in observance of the unexpected passings of North Sioux City City Council Member Doug Berg and Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges.

The second readings of Ordinances Nos. 202401 – Water Rate Increase and 2024-02 – Sewer Rate Increase were held Feb. 20 at the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting.

The City of Elk Point had four seats up for election on their city council. However, no election will have to be held come April as only one petition was returned for each seat.

The City of Jefferson will hold an election in April for the city council seat in Ward I. Petitions had to be turned in to City Hall by 1 p.m.

Across South Dakota there are many farmers working hard to increase access to fresh, locally grown foods and products. A plethora of specialty crops including honey, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, jams, salsas and other value added products are available across South Dakota.

A father figure to law enforcement; A great man; A hero; A legend. These are just a few ways to describe long-time Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges.