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Preaching and teaching the community for 19 years

June 25 will be a bittersweet day for many in the Elk Point community as Pastor David Bambas says farewell to the community he’s known for the last 19 years. Bambas has been a pastor with the United Methodist Church (now the Global Methodist Church (GMC)) for 38 years.
Food Truck Sunday

A wonderful Sunday was had by Dakota Dunes residents on June 4. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Dakota Dunes Community Association (DDCA) hosted three food trucks at the Prairie Park in Dakota Dunes. Specialty corn dogs, street tacos, chicken wings and more were available for locals to feast on and enjoy courtesy of the DDCA. Many congregated to munch on delicious food and chat with friends and neighbors.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies bring home state medals

The South Dakota High School Athletic Association State Championship Track Meet was held on May 25 through May 27 at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls. With teams from all parts of South Dakota across classes B, A, and AA, the competition level was set to be higher than ever.
Husky softball making history in first-ever state tournament

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies advanced to the first-ever South Dakota High School Activities Association State Softball Tournament after their dominating win over the Wagner Raiders May 23. Going into the game aga inst Wagner (# 8), Elk Point-Jefferson was ranked #9.
Panther softball heading to first-ever state tournament

A big ticket was punched for the first ever South Dakota state high school softball tournament by the Panthers on Tuesday, May 23. Dakota Valley as a #3 seed in the SoDak 16 qualifier hosted #14 Sioux Falls Christian and proceeded to dominate in 3 innings of play to extend their season.

Fleurish Flower Farm selected as 2023 Specialty Crop Producer of the Year

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Across South Dakota there are many farmers working hard to increase access to fresh, locally grown foods and products. A plethora of specialty crops including honey, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, jams, salsas and other value added products are available across South Dakota.

Petitions returned for council seats

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The deadline to return petitions to be on the North Sioux City City Council election ballot was Friday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.

Senior Huskies

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Lady Huskies advance to second round in regions, fall to Titans

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Huskies went into the first round of region play on Feb. 20 with the jitters.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat West Central Trojans

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

It was the last regular season game for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys and they dominated the court against West Central. The Huskies won the game 71 to 56 with five players hitting double-digit scores.

Farewell, Sheriff Dan

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

A father figure to law enforcement; A great man; A hero; A legend. These are just a few ways to describe long-time Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges.

Book Fair held at Dakota Valley

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Five Panthers qualify for state tournament

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Five Dakota Valley wrestlers punched their tickets to state for the 2023-24 season. For the boys it was a regional tournament at Brandon Valley on Friday, Feb. 16 that determined whose season would be extended. For the girls, state qualifiers were determined earlier in the week.

Husky receive podium finishes, advance to state

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies showed up ready to grapple at the Region 2B Wrestling Tournament in Canton on Feb. 16.

DV grapplers show up for Regionals

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

It was an important day for the Panther boys wrestling team as they traveled to Brandon Valley on Friday, Feb. 16th for the South Dakota High School Activity Association’s 2A regional meet. The top 4 placewinners in each weight class would advance to the state tournament.

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Preaching and teaching the community for 19 years

Food Truck Sunday

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies bring home state medals

Husky softball making history in first-ever state tournament

Panther softball heading to first-ever state tournament

Fleurish Flower Farm selected as 2023 Specialty Crop Producer of the Year

Petitions returned for council seats

Senior Huskies

Lady Huskies advance to second round in regions, fall to Titans

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat West Central Trojans

Farewell, Sheriff Dan

Book Fair held at Dakota Valley

Five Panthers qualify for state tournament

Husky receive podium finishes, advance to state

DV grapplers show up for Regionals

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