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Panther interns present semester work at showcase

The Dakota Valley Youth Internship Showcase was held in the high school theater on Friday, December 19, 2025, The event took place in the late morning, prior to the school’s early dismissal for winter break. Panther juniors and seniors took over the space with posters and displays for all to see. The students answered questions about their first semester internships, while showcasing all that they learned throughout the process.
Local veteran tells uncensored story in “Good Night, Vietnam”

Robert Lawrence remembers the war not only for the battles he survived, but for the stories he wasn’t allowed to tell. Now living in McCook Lake, the former Army broadcaster has published Good Night, Vietnam, a memoir that confronts censorship, deception and the personal toll of America’s most divisive war.
Patil works to combat litter, donates locally

It is the holiday season of giving and Kshitij Patil, a Dakota Valley sophomore, has gone to great lengths recently to make an impact at the local level. Patil has helped the environment and made gains to combat littering as he donated money and collected trash in Sioux City. He also recently made a significant dona‑tion to help those in need of food and support in the local area.
EPJ delivers standout storytelling, theatre

South Dakota’s state oral interpretation festival, for high schoolers, was held on December 5-6, 2025. The event took place in Watertown and Elk Point-Jefferson was represented at state by Carter Heckathorn, Austin Clercx, Jaxon Vande Vegte, Lexi McDermott and Stella Bonnema. All of these pupils punched their tickets to state after qualifying at regionals in November.

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Marx, Neiman take top honors at first ‘Mr. EPJ’ contest

SeniorsMasonMarxand Tanner Neiman brought home honors from the first ever “Mr. EPJ” contest held on Monday, March 2, 2026. In pageant style fashion, eleven Huskies competed in a runway walk, interview and talent show all in an effort to win the crown. Marx was named “Mr. EPJ” and Neiman won “Fan Favorite”.

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Huskies bow out in first round of Region 4 play

Postseason play began for the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) boys varsity basketball team on March 2, 2026. In South Dakota, the Huskies have fierce competition in region 4 for Class A. As a 6th seed, EPJ traveled to Vermillion to go up against a tough Tanager squad in their 1st round of regional play.

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Irish tunes and taps at JBS

Jefferson Beer Supply will mark St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef, specialty beers and live traditional Irish music on Sunday, March 15.

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Jefferson council reviews safety survey progress

The Jefferson City Council reviewed progress on a community safety study, heard plans for a full season of brewery events and approved routine financial actions during its regular meeting March 2 at City Hall.

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Elk Point Council advances Thermobond rezoning

The Elk Point City Council held a public hearing on a zoning amendment tied to a Thermobond expansion, approved an engineering services agreement and set a special meeting date during its regular meeting March 2 at City Hall.

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DV caps postseason run with strong effort vs. SFC

File Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com Down 0-5 early in their regional game against Beresford, a 3-pointer from the top of the key via Aaron Bruns put Dakota Valley on the board. The Panthers were hosting their 1st round of postseason play as the #4 seed on March 3, 2026.

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County board OKs easements, road bid

The Union County Commission reviewed state open‑meeting requirements and advanced several highway and personnel matters during its regular meeting March 3 at the courthouse in Elk Point. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Michael Dailey, Tom Kimmel, Peggy Ustad and Bob Ballard were present.

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DV inducts new class into National Junior Honor Society

An induction ceremony for Dakota Valley’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Performing Arts Center. Stacey Langley, the NJHS adviser, coordinated the event. Ella Greene and Aubrey Bird, Panther 8th graders, served as the masters of ceremony.

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DV hangs tough with Lennox ahead of regions

The Panther boys basketball team traveled to Lennox to battle the Orioles on February 27, 2026. It was the last regular season contest before regional play. It was to be a tough match-up as Lennox had just 5 losses on the season whereas Dakota Valley was sitting at a record of 12-7.

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Panthers fall to Vermillion in regional matchup

Panther junior Bella Stokes opened up scoring for Dakota Valley (DV) with a 3-pointer at their regional game, in Vermillion, on February 24, 2026. Their opponent, the Tanagers, then scored 6 points off a pair of plays. Junior Sophie Meyer was tasked with guarding Vermillion’s top athlete, Taylor Reuvers, and stuck by her on the perimeter and the baseline. Meyer worked hard to contain the strong…

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