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Sheriff delivers Thanksgiving meals

Fourteen families across Union County schools received com‑plete Thanksgiving meals this week thanks to donations from local businesses and coor‑dination by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The initiative provid‑ed turkeys, side dishes and desserts to fami‑lies in the Dakota Val‑ley, Elk Point‑Jefferson, Beresford and Alcester school districts.
Terry honored as 11B Coach of the Year

Accolades continue for Elk Point-Jefferson’s football program in 2025. And this time it is the man at the helm, Jacob Terry, receiving a well deserved honor as he was named Class 11B Head Coach of the Year. The award was announced in the midst of November during South Dakota high school football’s post-season.
Panthers punch ticket to state tournament

Centerville, South Dakota was the neutral site for Dakota Valley’s volleyball match in the SoDak 16 qualifier versus Platte-Geddes. The contest took place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 with the winner punching a ticket to the Class A state tournament. The Panthers were the #1 seed and Platte-Geddes came in seeded #16.
A battle of the unbeatens

A battle of the unbeatens unfolded on Friday, November 14, 2025 as Elk Point-Jefferson faced St. Thomas More (STM) in the DakotaDome for the Class 11B football state finals.
EPJ survives thriller, advance to state title game

Hosting the semifinals for 11B playoff football were the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Their opponent was Deuel who received the kick-off to start the contest. The weather was chilly, but both teams appeared warmed up and ready as an invitation to the state finals was on the line.

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Grapplers battle EPJ, rebound with Vermillion win

Two duals were on the docket for Panther high school wrestling as they traveled to Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) on February 10, 2026 and to Sioux Falls (SF) Washington on February 12, 2026. Versus the EPJ Huskies, Dakota Valley fell in team scoring 38-40. While in Sioux Falls they faced SF Washington and Vermillion to garner a split of 1 team win and 1 defeat.

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Panthers stun Tanagers behind hot shooting

The Panther boys varsity team hosted the Vermillion Tanagers on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. It was a tied game, in the 2nd quarter, at 27-27. Tatum Sorensen, a Dakota Valley senior, then took off with some explosive shots that allowed DV to go on a run late in the 1st half. The Panthers made the most of the last 2 minutes in the 2nd quarter to build a 40-27 lead. Vermillion made 2 free throws…

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Hamm new HS principal at DV

The Dakota Valley School Board voted Feb. 9 to hire Jeff Hamm as the district’s next high school principal, making the leadership transition the central action of a meeting that also included approval of a major roof‑replacement project and several personnel changes.

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NSC P&Z updates roster

The North Sioux City Planning Commission welcomed its updated membership Feb. 11 as commissioners moved through a pair of meetings that included officer elections, multiple public hearings, development plats and updates on major projects throughout the city.

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In memory of Sheriff Limoges

Family and friends gathered Friday morning at the Union County Courthouse to dedicate a memorial bench honoring longtime Sheriff Dan Limoges on the second anniversary of his passing. The bench, crafted by Davis IronWorks of Irene, South Dakota, was installed outside the courthouse as a permanent tribute to Limoges, who served as Union County sheriff for 33 years and was widely regarded as a…

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EPJ battles through demanding four‑day stretch

It was hustle and bustle for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls varsity basketball team as they played a trio of games in 4 days. First up was a contest in Nebraska, on February 10, 2026, versus a Crofton program with a history of excellence.

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Huskies push opponents in three‑game run

Two road trips sandwiched a home contest for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team starting on February 10, 2026. The 1st away game was versus the West Monona Spartans of Onawa, Iowa. It was a close contest that ended with EPJ just short by a score of 64-66.

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EPJ tops Dakota Valley in Senior Night thriller

A competitive evening unfolded for the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling team as they hosted nearby Dakota Valley, for “Senior Night”, on February 10, 2026. While the matches took centerstage in the exciting atmosphere, the 12th graders affiliated with Husky wrestling were also recognized. Keaton Hinds and Owen Rigg, plus managers Delaney Thorson and Kayla Sharkey, have worked hard for Husky…

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Stabe earns state Outstanding Biology Teacher award

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Karlene Stabe was named the 2026 Outstanding Biol‑ogy Teacher, by the South Dakota Science Teaching Association (SDSTA), dur‑ing a professional develop‑ment conference that hap‑pened on February 5-7, 2026. Recognition for Stabe came at the annual STEM ED Conference, in Huron, South Dakota, which is hosted by SDSTA as well as the South Dakota Council of Teachers of…

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EPJ juggles contracts, kudos and calendar work

The Elk Point‑Jefferson Board of Education moved through a full agenda Feb. 9, approving personnel actions, reviewing district finances and celebrating a wide range of stu‑dent accomplishments during its regular monthly meeting.

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