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Holiday decorations everywhere

There are a lot of fun holiday characters to be spotted during the day in Dakota Dunes as many entryways are decorated for the winter season. On Fawn Hollow Drive, members of the Peanuts gang plus the Grinch Who Stole Christmas are on display.
Elk Point to celebrate Christmas at the Park. Unfortunately, the Santa visit and carriage rides on December 17th have been canceled due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

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Parks and Rec holds first annual Holiday Light Parade

North Sioux City’s Park and Recreation board hosted it’s first annual Holiday Light Parade Dec. 3.
Cross: Named Assistant Coach of the Year for 2022

Steve Cross, the assistant cross country coach for Elk Point-Jefferson, was awarded as the Area 2 Assistant Coach of the Year. He will receive a plaque either in February or March of 2023.
Every job is important to the end

Hunter Sharkey started working for Aaladin as a summer job when an opportunity through the school presented itself. Seniors can participate in a job internship program to receive real world employment experiences. Aaladin was more than willing to participate in the program, giving Sharkey school credit and a paid internship.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies have long week of play

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a long week behind the net as they played 6 games from Oct. 10 to Oct.

EPJ Staff serves October Friends Feast

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Fire Department Open House

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Elk Point Fire Department held an Open House Wednesday, Oct. 11 as a way to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited to tour the fire station, fire trucks and have a meal with the volunteer firefighters.

Class of 1963 holds 60th reunion

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Elk Point High School class of 1963 held it’s 60th class reunion the evenings of Oct. 6 and 7.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies perform at D-Days Halftime Show

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Marching Band attended the University of South Dakota Dakota Days Parade Oct. 7.

EPJ Board discusses school safety

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District held their regular school board meeting on Oct. 11 and held discussion on school safety. The discussions revolved around SRP (Standard Response Procedures), cameras, noise/ voice/vaping alerts, all calls and handbooks.

Panther Varsity teams qualify for state tournament

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

In Canton, the 2023 Region 3A cross country meet was held on Wednesday, Oct. 10. And hopes were high as the Panthers looked to qualify as many as possible for state. Dakota Valley met those hopes head-on as both varsity boys and girls brought home team plaques, as well as high placing individual runners.

Cross Country State Preview

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Dakota Valley will be sending 12 harriers and 4 alternates to the South Dakota High School Activity Association’s (SDHSAA) state cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 21st. The Panthers will race against the toughest that Class A has to offer. Schools in Class B and Class AA will also be on-site as South Dakota’s finest converge in Sioux Falls at Yankton Trails Park.

Dakota Valley Panther defense shuts down Watchdogs

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

It would not take long on Friday the 13th for DV to score versus Beresford on senior night at home. Up 6-0 extremely early was thanks to a touchdown run by junior Jackson Boonstra for over 50 yards. The score kicked off what would be an evening of Panther domination.

DV All-State Choir students

News Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Holiday decorations everywhere

Elk Point to celebrate Christmas at the Park. Unfortunately, the Santa visit and carriage rides on December 17th have been canceled due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Parks and Rec holds first annual Holiday Light Parade

Cross: Named Assistant Coach of the Year for 2022

Every job is important to the end

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies have long week of play

EPJ Staff serves October Friends Feast

Fire Department Open House

Class of 1963 holds 60th reunion

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies perform at D-Days Halftime Show

EPJ Board discusses school safety

Panther Varsity teams qualify for state tournament

Cross Country State Preview

Dakota Valley Panther defense shuts down Watchdogs

DV All-State Choir students

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