Property Tax Refund Program open

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, certain individuals are able to receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year if they meet the eligibility requirements.

 

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SD Century Farms, Ranches invited to apply for recognition

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are proud to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program.

 

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Radio tower unsafe to relocate

When the Union County Commissioners were discussing courthouse expansions, one phase included relocating the radio tower and generator. While the expansion has been put on hold, the commissioners continued discussions on moving the tower May 2 at their meeting.

 

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Jensen, Phisitkul rule over 2023 Prom

The 2023 Dakota Valley prom dance was held on Saturday, April 29. Seniors, juniors and underclassmen who were invited by upperclassmen dressed in their formal best for the event. The theme for this year’s prom was “Vegas” and masters of ceremonies were Madelyn Hamm and Avery Mozak.

 

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Food Pantry struggles as inflation, participation increase

While inflation is hitting the pocketbooks of many people across the United States, residents in Union County are feeling the sting as well. So much so, that area food banks are seeing significant changes in their numbers.

 

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EPJ Huskies go 1-1 during weekend contests

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies played two contests with varying results on April 28 and 30. Starting off the weekend, the Huskies went up against the Canton C-Hawks in an away game.

 

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Elk Point - Jefferson golfs at Dakota Valley Invite

Dakota Valley hosted their _rst golf meet of the season at the Two Rivers Golf Course Monday, April 24. It was Elk Point-Jefferson’s _rst 18-hole event.

 

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Homeruns plentiful for lady Huskies last week

The Huskies decided it was time act like it was a Homerun Derby during their last week of softball games. Multiple players for Elk Point-Jefferson were speeding around the bases after their crack of the bats and seeing homeplate as a result.

 

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Huskies compete at DV Invite

On Tuesday, April 26, the EPJ track girls and boys made the short drive to North Sioux City to participate in the Dakota Valley Invite. This meet was highly competitive in some of the events with the addition of top-tier teams. The ten teams at the Invite were Sioux Falls Christian, Dakota Valley, Elk Point-Jefferson, Canton, Dell Rapids, South Sioux City, Tea Area, West Central, Lennox, and…

 

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Curry and McDermott excel in Yankton

On Thursday, April 27 the EPJ Huskies Boys and Girls Track teams headed west to Yankton to compete in the First Dakota Relays. With 17 teams in participation, the day promised to be highly competitive. The chilly, windy and rainy weather conditions, coupled with the meet being over nine hours long, made this not only a test of speed, endurance or strength, but also of fortitude!

 

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