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Jefferson's 4th Annual Farmer's Market

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Introduction to new teachers at Elk Point-Jefferson

Elk Point-Jefferson is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Tassler to the elementary school as a new 1st grade teacher for the 2025/26 school year. The Leader-Courier reached out to Tassler with a questionnaire so all in the community could get to know her better.
Panther Pride on display at DV open house

The Dakota Valley school district hosted their open house on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The middle school and high school were open for students and families to visit, meet teachers, find classrooms and allow students to practice their locker combinations.
Horizon Health celebrates McDonald

Submitted Horizon Health celebrated National Health Center Week with its annual Circle of Care Awards ceremony Aug. 5.
Jorgensen competes on reality show

A local face is getting national attention as Burbank resident Kelley Jorgensen competes for $750,000 on the CBS reality hit show “Big Brother.” In its 27th season on the air, Jorgensen is among several other houseguests living together in isolation from the rest of the world. Challenges, prizes, alliances and strategies are in play throughout the competition as houseguests are voted off the show on a scheduled basis.

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Lady Huskies fall to Dell Rapids in defensive battle

Defensive efforts were observed in Elk Point-Jefferson’s low scoring game versus Dell Rapids (DR) on December 22, 2025. Tough 2nd and 3rd quarters hurt the Huskies as they fell to the DR Quarriers by a score of 33-47.

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Bousquet starts fifth‑grade student teaching at EPJ

Dakota State University student Sydney Bousquet is student teaching fifth grade for the spring semester in the Elk Point Jefferson School District. Bousquet is an elementary education and major from Elk Point, South Dakota.

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DV boys dominate C‑Hawks to open winter break

Dakota Valley boys varsity had back-to-back games to commence the Panther’s winter break. The C-Hawks from Canton were in North Sioux City to play DV on Friday, December 19, 2025. Strong play was observed right away by DV as they gained early momentum.

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Neighbors helping neighbors

Customers at Jones’ Food Center raised nearly $1,900 for the Elk Point Food Pantry in November by round‑ing up their purchases at the register. The store matched the total with $1,000, and First Dakota Bank contrib‑uted another $1,000, bringing the combined donation to $3,892.

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Panthers open season with decisive road win

First game success greeted the Panther boys varsity basketball team on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An away contest, versus the Beresford Watchdogs, meant Dakota Valley left town with a definitive win to start their season.

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A bright community Christmas

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Commission advances land deals and key projects

The North Sioux City Commission ad‑vanced major infrastructure work, approved several development agreements and set publication dates for a commission vacancy notice during a wide‑ranging Dec. 15 meet‑ing that closed out the city’s regular busi‑ness for 2025.

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Panther interns present semester work at showcase

The Dakota Valley Youth Internship Showcase was held in the high school theater on Friday, December 19, 2025, The event took place in the late morning, prior to the school’s early dismissal for winter break. Panther juniors and seniors took over the space with posters and displays for all to see. The students answered questions about their first semester internships, while showcasing all that…

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EPJ falls to defending state champs on the road

The Huskies traveled north to face Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was the SFC Charger’s home opener and they came out strong versus Elk Point-Jefferson.

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SFC pressure slows Huskies

The Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team faced a fierce opponent on a windy night, in Sioux Falls, prior to the school’s winter break. The Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) hosted the Huskies on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was SFC’s home opener and they came out aggressive on the court.

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