The Union County Commission moved forward on a major courthouse and sheriff’s office expansion Tuesday while also approving a series of personnel changes, highway agreements and audit findings during a wide‑ranging March 31 meeting.

William Shorma of Dakota Dunes said he will not seek re‑election to the South Dakota House of Representatives and instead will run for the Union County Commission seat representing District 1. District 1 includes Dakota Dunes, where residents will vote in the June 2, 2026, primary.

Representatives from the City of North Sioux City, Union County, the McCook Lake Association, and the McCook Lake Izaak Walton League are meeting regularly and working together to support the long-term sustainability and future of McCook Lake. This includes ongoing recovery efforts following the 2024 flood. These groups recognize the significant impact the flood has had on the lake and surrounding properties. Cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing, and there is a shared commitment to continuing this work as conditions allow and resources become available.

A trio of wins started the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) softball season for spring 2026. It was a home opener victory for the Huskies, on March 30, 2026, versus Vermillion. Next it was a double- header on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Sanford Diamonds in Sioux Falls. The doubleheader meant double the victories for EPJ.

My name is Troy Redler, and I am an‑nouncing my candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representa‑tives in District 17 for the 2026 election cycle. As a small business owner and father, I felt it was the right time to step forward and serve.

William Shorma of Dakota Dunes said he will not seek re‑election to the South Dakota House of Representa‑tives and instead will run for the Union Coun‑ty Commission seat rep‑resenting District 1.

Early and absentee voting for South Dakota’s June 2 primary election will begin April 17, giv‑ing voters more than six weeks to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Voters may cast absen‑tee ballots in person at their county audi‑tor’s office during regu‑lar business hours.

The Union County Commission moved for‑ward on a major court‑house and sheriff’s office expansion Tuesday while also approving a series of personnel changes, highway agreements and audit findings during a wide‑ranging March 31 meeting.

The South Dakota Depart‑ment of Transportation (SD‑DOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (CT) to discuss and receive pub‑lic input on the proposed recon‑struction of the S.D. Highway 48 and S.D. Highway 50 inter‑changes with Interstate 29 in Union County. The public meet‑ing open house will be held at the Vermillion Fire EMS De‑partment, located at 820 N. Da‑kota St. in Vermillion.

The high school softball season started for Dakota Valley on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 with an away game in Canton. The Panther varsity team came ready to play as they put up 10 runs on the scoreboard in their initial at-bat against the C-Hawks of Canton.