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Dakota Valley Student Council plans yearly events
Student council members for the Dakota Valley High School recently wrapped up a busy week of homecoming activities. As elected representatives, the student council organized, coordinated and hosted the majority of the 2023 homecoming events for the Panthers.
Dakota Dunes annual Fall Festival
The Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) held their annual fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 1. The event ran from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the country club’s tennis courts and was open to all. A multitude of activities took place, such as face painting, pony rides, a large in_atable obstacle course, carnival games, crafts, caricature drawings and the making of balloon animals and balloon…
Bids opened, properties leased
Every year the Union County Board of County Commissioners leases out some of its fairground buildings and property in Elk Point. This year however, the commissioners had a discussion at their Sept. 19 meeting on whether the fairground parking lot area should be let. A motion was made to not lease the property this year and came down to a roll call vote. Commissioner Mike Dailey voted against the…
A “Helluva” business celebrating 20 years
Ben Baldwin and Kevin Connelly started a “Helluva” business adventure in Elk Point 20 years ago. However, the duo has been working together for more than 20 years. The pair met while Connelly was working at Cybernex – a business he owned with another individual.
Flower farm continues to “Fleurish”
What started out as a leap of faith has now grown and blossomed into a full blown adventure. Fleurish Flower Farm + Design has become a place in South Dakota to experience. With flowers, pumpkins, live music, coffee and baked goods available twice a week during the summer, it’s easy to see how Christy Heckathorn’s flower adventure has bloomed into a tourist attraction.
EPJ Softball players receive awards
as follows: • Josie Curry - 2nd Team - Shortstop • Grace Griffin - 2nd Team - Left Field • JezMar ie Stult z Praster - Honorable Mention Recipients were voted on amongst all coaches in the conference..
