It was originally published under the title, the Union County Republican. The first volume of that newspaper still survives in private hands and was put on display at the history exhibit during the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Beresford, South Dakota in July 2009.
The newspaper was originally called "The Union County Republican." A copy from its first volume is preserved privately and was featured in an exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary of Beresford's incorporation in July 2009.