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EPJ Huskies go 1-2 during two weeks of play

The Huskies had four contests from April 13-21. The Elk Point-Jefferson softball team played Gayville- Volin April 13, Beresford April 14 and West Central April 17.
New DV head football coach

After 10 years, Dakota Valley will have a new leader in their football program. Dakota Valley School District hired Kenny Wilhite as the new head coach beginning in the fall of 2023 season.
Lady Panthers continues winning streak

It was an exciting matchup for the Dakota Valley softball team as they took their undefeated record up against the Lady Bulldogs from Madison on Monday, April 17. It was a home contest that had many on the edge of their seats as the game was scoreless until the 3rd inning.
Panthers find success at Canton Relays

It was a beautiful day on Monday, April 17 for the Canton track meet. The weather was great and what made it even more perfect was all of the personal records achieved by the Panther athletes. The title of champions of the Canton meet went to the DV boys and the girls achieved runner-up.
Dakota Valley has back-to-back victories

It was back-to-back away games for the Dakota Valley baseball team on April 17 and 18 which meant it was back-toback victories for the Panthers. Versus Elk Point-Jefferson, DV had their closest contest of the season to come out ahead 2-1. The next night at Canton, they downed the C-Hawks 10-3.

Dakota Valley competes in One Act Regionals

News Staff

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Dakota Valley was the host site for this year’s One Act Regional competition on Tuesday, Jan. 23r The Panthers, as well as thespians from Beresford, Elk-Point Jefferson and Vermillion spent the day performing and listening to critiques.

Dunes approves first readings

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The first readings of Ordinances Nos. 202401 – Water Rate Increase and 2024-02 – Sewer Rate Increase were held Jan. 16 at the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting.

Workforce housing planned for North Sioux City

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

When the City of North Sioux City purchased land east of city limits near the Flynn Business District, they had planned on incorporating housing. The city, in search of another resource, reached out to a private developer – PBR Capital Group, LLC. PBR stepped up to partner with the city to design a new workforce housing community located west of Interstate 29.

Panthers have great run, winning 62 consecutive games

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

West Central struck first in scoring after winning the tip in the postponed contest for the Panther boys basketball squad on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Trojans brought height, but DV moved the ball and worked for mismatches as they pushed up the court on offense. Nice shots from Charlie Margeas and Luke Bruns got DV’s offense going.

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The week of Jan. 1521 was a week of ups and downs with blowing snow and low temperatures.

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Howard on Jan. 19 to compete on the mats for the first time this year. Weather postponed and cancelled many matches throughout the first half of January, but finally Mother Nature cooperated enough for the Huskies to compete once again.

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers came to Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the Elk Point-Jefferson Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The matchup against Vermillion is always an interesting game as both schools have strong players. It was the same on Jan.

Elk Point-Jefferson Library receives donation

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The EPJ School/Public Library has received a monetary donation from the Louie DeSmet family honoring the memory of their parents, Louie and Valda DeSmet. The Library Board was able to purchase two new display cases. The cases will allow the librarians to exhibit the artwork of EPJ students and crafts, collections, etc. of the citizens of Elk Point and Jefferson.

Updated open meeting laws guide

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

An updated guide explaining South Dakota’s Open Meeting Laws has been released by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA). The guide, released for the first time since 2017, is designed to better explain the state’s meeting laws to both media outlets and local government agencies.

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EPJ Huskies go 1-2 during two weeks of play

New DV head football coach

Lady Panthers continues winning streak

Panthers find success at Canton Relays

Dakota Valley has back-to-back victories

Dakota Valley competes in One Act Regionals

Dunes approves first readings

Workforce housing planned for North Sioux City

Panthers have great run, winning 62 consecutive games

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

Elk Point-Jefferson Library receives donation

Updated open meeting laws guide

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