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.
According to the Beresford Centennial Book, the newspaper was at the "end of its string" when it was taken over by Harry Sturges.
By the start of the newspaper's fourth volume 1897, it was published in Beresford, South Dakota under the title, Union County Republic before the title of the newspaper was finally changed to the Beresford Republic in 1898.
In 2023, a decision was made to merge the Beresford Republic with the Alcester Union-Hudsonite.