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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
DDCID reviews projects, rates at recent meeting
The Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) met on February 17, 2026 for a meeting. Members on hand included: Scott Wetz, Ken Beaulieu, Dalton Hanson and Janet Finzen. William Shorma was absent. Attorney Darrell Jesse, Dunes Community Association Manager Kim Leif, Sheriff Jim Prouty, Two Rivers Golf Course’s Rodd Slater and CID Manager Andrew Tramp were also…
