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    2026 EPJ HOMECOMING ROYALTY

    News Staff
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026

    2026 Elk Point-Jefferson Homecoming royalty, front row from left: Jacob Schultz, William Wiseman, Jake Kappenman, Amia Mrsny, Megan Muhlbauer, and Kambrie Bertrand.

    EPJ Life Skills students assist Leader‑Courier on delivery route

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    Students from Elk Point‑Jefferson’s Structured Learning Center (SLC) are spending part of their school days throughout the semester helping de‑liver single‑copy newspapers for the Leader‑Courier, gaining hands‑on ex‑perience in a real workplace as part of their Community‑Based Instruction (CBI) program.

    New trail link connects NSC and Dakota Dunes

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    City officials, Dakota Dunes CID representatives and Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gath‑ered Wednesday, Sept. 9, for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the Sioux Point Pedestrian/Bike Path connec‑tion at North Shay Road and Sioux Point Road.

    Sheriff Prouty joins national public service campaign

    Submitted
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty today joined a nationwide public service campaign led by the National Sheriffs’ Association to help communities respond to substance use disorder with prevention, treatment, recovery and support.

    Fleurish to host fall celebration

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    Fleurish Flower Farm will open its gates for a full day of fall activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, of‑fering visitors a cozy sea‑sonal experience at the family‑run farm just west of Elk Point.

    Election guide and key fall dates

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    South Dakota residents face a series of key fall deadlines to register, cast advance ballots and participate in the Nov. 3 general election.

    NSC advances $13.5M budget

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    The North Sioux City City Commission approved the first reading of a $13.51 million municipal budget for 2027 during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

    EPJ honors inaugural Hall of Fame class

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    Elk Point-Jefferson’s inaugural hall of fame induction took place on Saturday, September 6, 2026 at The Pointe in Elk Point, South Dakota. Past and present Huskies, plus many from around the community, were on-hand for the special event that recognized the first class of Husky hall of fame (HOF) recipients.

    Jefferson addresses audit backlog

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, September 18, 2026
    The Jefferson City Council approved a residential fence variance, sold surplus equipment and addressed backlogged municipal audits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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