The Chamberlain Cubs could not handle the Panther’s pressure at the Parkston Classic on Dec. 30 as Dakota Valley had a resounding win of 90-54.

Dustin Sharkey, a seasoned law enforcement officer, was named the Jefferson Police Chief Dec. 19.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies won two road games during Winter Break, both with 68 points. The first game was against Irene-Wakonda Dec.

Elk Point-Jefferson travelled to Irene, SD in a non-region contest against the Irene-Wakonda Eagles Dec. 27. Even though only two days after Christmas festivities, the Huskies decimated the Eagles 60-34.

The Elk Point-Jefferson grapplers tralleved to Salem, SD to participate in the McCook Central/Montrose Invitational Dec. 31.

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Larry Ness, CEO and Board Chairman of First Dakota National Bank, retired as CEO on Dec. 30, 2022. Ness came to First Dakota in August 1983. At the time, First Dakota was a struggling bank that was expected to fail. Under his leadership, the bank rebounded and has enjoyed nearly four decades of growth and success. In 1983, First Dakota had one location and $42 million in assets. Today, they have 17 locations in 12 South Dakota cities with $2.7 billion in assets.

The first Friends Feast of 2023 will be held Jan. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

South Dakotans depend on their local community newspaper to keep them informed and connected. Who are the people who read South Dakota newspapers? Every month, 574,000 consumers – or 83 percent of South Dakota adults – read the local newspaper in print or online.

Derek Tuttle, Elk Point City Administrator: “My New Years’ resolution is to spend more quality time with friends and family.” Philip Schoenbaum, Elk Point-Jefferson Superintendent: “It would be to be better everyday. A better dad, a better husband, a better person, and a better coworker.