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EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

The Huskies deferred at the coin toss which meant the Cossacks of Sioux Valley (SV) started with the ball for the 11B quarterfinals of postseason football. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was hosting the big game on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The winner would advance to the semifinals and the loser’s season would end.
Courthouse goes pink to honor survivors and spread awareness

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CONGRATULATIONS

Sixteen really is sweet, as the Dakota Valley dance team earned their 16th state championship on Friday, October 24, 2025. Dancing in Watertown versus other programs in Class A, the Panthers outperformed all of the competition to grab gold by a large margin.
CONGRATULATIONS

Huron, in Beadle County, saw quite the uptick in population on Saturday, October 25, as the best high school runners in South Dakota descended on the area for the 2025 state meet. The Huskies made up some of those numbers as the Elk Point-Jefferson boys team was in town to compete.
DV NHS inducts new members, celebrates service and scholarship

Students, parents, faculty and staff were at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 in order to celebrate current National Honor Society (NHS) members, as well as the brand new class of inductees.

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Huskies dominate duals, place five at Big East/LCC

February started with a full schedule for the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling team as they traveled to Garretson on February 3, 2026 and then Canistota on February 5, 2026. To end the week the Huskies went up against a lot of stellar opponents for the Big East/LCC Tournament on February 7, 2026.

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Elk Point plans new playground

Lions Park will see major improvements this year as the City of Elk Point moves forward with a new playground and a dual‑purpose pickleball and basketball court, funded in part by a state recreation grant.

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Kendall Hanson the voice of the Huskies

Kendall Hanson is the voice of the Huskies and a familiar face throughout the area. He grew up in the area and is a Husky high school alumnus. While many know him, even more recognize his tone and dictation from the countless EPJ livestreams he has called over the past few years.

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County approves bridge bids

The Union County Commission handled a full agenda Tuesday, approving abatements, awarding bridge contracts and appointing a new interim Register of Deeds during its Feb. 3 regular meeting at the courthouse. Chairman Kevin Joffer called the meeting to order with commissioners Michael Dailey, Bob Ballard, Tom Kimmel and Peggy Ustad present.

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EP council OKs utility rates, playground bid

The Elk Point City Council approved new util‑ity rates, playground equipment and several equip‑ment purchases during its regular meeting Feb. 2 at City Hall. Mayor Deb McCreary presided, with council members Amanda Abraham, Ben Irlbeck, Kris Hurlbert, Shelby Penfield, Renee Irwin and Meghan Austad all present.

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Jefferson sets spring cleanup dates

The Jefferson City Council handled a full agenda Monday night, reviewing financials, insurance coverage, safety planning and upcoming community events during its regular Feb. 2 meeting at City Hall. Mayor Padraic Rigg called the meeting to order with council members Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Martin Nelkie and Michael Stokely present. Finance Officer Michaeleen Roark and Police…

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When service is more than a job:

Occasionally in life, we encounter extraor‑dinary individuals who inspire us through their selfless service as public servants—people who act with relentless courage, sometimes even when their lives are on the line. Lisa Schenzel is among the ranks epitomizing that rare commitment whether serving in the military, law enforcement or assisting military vet‑erans in receiving their well-deserved…

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DV boys split road games, surge past Sisseton

Away games were on the schedule for the Panther boys basketball team as they shut the door on the month of January. Dakota Valley traveled to Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 to face a strong Charger squad.

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DV packs gym, notches dual victory on senior night

One of the largest home crowds ever for Dakota Valley wrestling was at the Panther’s triangular on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Many attended to watch DV earn a team dual win over Vermillion and put up a strong effort versus an excellent West Central (WC) Trojans roster. It was also senior night as the team, and fans, celebrated 12th graders Bennett Lukken and Cooper Bernard who have been…

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Panthers battle hard against top‑ranked SFC

Facing a top ranked Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) girls basketball team proved a hard test for the Panthers on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Dakota Valley went on the road to play the SFC Chargers who are top ranked in Class A for South Dakota.

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