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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.

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 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.

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.

In order to make sure all budgets have a positive cash balance for the year-end, the Elk Point City Council held a special meeting on Dec. 18.

Subscribers to the Southern Union County Leader-Courier will see an increase to their subscription renewals come Jan. 1, 2024.

The momentum stayed high for the Panther girls basketball team as they garnered another victory on Tuesday, Dec. 19. This was a road win in Nebraska. Dakota Valley took on Hartington Cedar Catholic (HCC) to be victorious by a score of 61-54.

The Dakota Valley student council held their 2024 election for class representatives during the week of Dec. 11, 2023. An executive board was also decided. This board consists of current juniors and was determined through an interview process with High School Principal Erik Sommervold, Assistant High School Principal Jeff Hamm, Student Council Advisor James Schmit and 2023 student council member Nick Hanson. The results for the 2024 DVHS Student Council are listed below. Executive Board: ● Abigail Burhoop ● Isaac Klemme ● Cooper Orr ● Ella Schmiedt Junior Class Representatives: ● Reagan Granstrom ● Lizzie Mueller ● Sammie Pollema ● Addie Dickson ● Owen Oberg Sophomore Class Representatives: ● Cooper Bernard ● Noah Graham ● Josie Hall ● Sammy Kimbell ● Marissa Loe ● Owen Norby ● Aneesa Yuusuf Freshmen Class Representatives: ● Ian Greene ● Gracie Hamilton ● Garrett Hanson ● Ashley Jelken ● Coryn Kimbell ● Sophie Meyer ● Asher Pfiefer ● Suri Uhl