Leadership for the South Dakota Counseling Association announced, in June, that Elk Point-Jefferson’s very own Danielle Schonebaum has been named President Elect for the South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA).

The Union County Board of Commissioners held its regular session on June 10, 2025, at 8:30 AM in the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Ballard, Kimmel, and Ustad were present. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the May 27 session before moving into a review of the county’s financial reports. The county treasurer’s records showed a total balance of $20,023,998.55, including deposits, investments, and funds administered for city, school, and township revenue accounts. Monthly reports from various departments were presented, with the Sheriff’s Office collecting $15,793.85 in federal prisoner and INS room and board fees, the Register of Deeds recording $19,298.50 in transfer taxes, and the Clerk of Courts generating $27,842.77 in revenue. The Veteran Service Office reported 28 contacts for the month, while Nurse Donations totaled $50 in May following no recorded donations in April.

Despite wind gusts at 20-30 miles per hour, the Elk Point-Jefferson trap team performed well at the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League. The event took place at the Aberdeen Gun Club on June 6-8, 2025.

With jury selection on June 12-13, 2025, Elk Point’s courtroom for the state’s case versus Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales in the murder of Jordan Beardshear was at full capacity. On Monday, June 16, 2025 lawyers appeared more than ready to address the jury in opening statements. As the morning progressed, state prosecutors began calling their witnesses to the stand in what is expected to be a multi-day trial that could go into next week or potentially July.

Immanuel Lutheran Church welcomed young adventurers to its annual Vacation Bible School from June 3-6, transforming the experience into a lively, outdoor-themed journey titled True North. With 28 enthusiastic children ages 4-11 participating, the event was filled with faith, fun, and discovery.

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Three close contests were played by Elk Point-Jefferson’s senior legion baseball team on June 14 and June 15, 2025. The outcome was 2 wins and 1 loss. The first battle came versus Vermillion on Saturday, June 14th and resulted in a 1-0 victory.

The Panther softball team traveled to Aberdeen on June 6-7, 2025 for their 3rd consecutive appearance in the Class A softball state tournament. Dakota Valley came into the tourney as a #3 seed and faced #6 Madison in their 1st round.

The board of supervisors, for Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID), held their monthly regular session meeting with District Manager Andrew Tramp present, along with board members: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt, Janet Finzen and Bill Shorma. The CID’s attorney council, Darrell Jesse, was also at this meeting which was held on May 19, 2025. The following local residents were also on hand: Beth Noel, Sabrina Sayler for Dan Patee, Gary Pack, Joel Jarman and Shennen Saltzman.