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Brian’s Repair receives grant

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Stifel debuts new Dakota Dunes office

A celebration was held at 400 Gold Circle, in Dakota Dunes, SD, as Stifel celebrated their new location as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 31, 2025. Honoring 55 years as a Siouxland Chamber member, many gathered to show support for the company and also see their offices in suite 220 of the “Gold Circle Building”.
Schmidt steps in: new panther-in-chief

A new face will be in the halls at Dakota Valley this upcoming school year as Garrett Schmidt steps into his role as superintendent for the Panthers. As they settle into the area, Schmidt is excited and thrilled to be at DV as is his wife and three children.
Walk-off wonders: Panthers punch ticket to State

The Panther’s senior legion baseball team showed up for regionals in a big way to advance to the South Dakota 2025 Class “B” Senior American Legion Baseball State Championship Tournament. To get there, Dakota Valley garnered wins on each day of regional play from July 21-23, 2025.
Locals pedal into RAGBRAI tradition

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Huskies battle hard but fall to Madison in opener

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Competitive play met up with the Husky boys basketball team on December 13, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Madison to kickstart the 2025/26 high school basketball season. The game proved fierce and unfortunately the Huskies did not leave town with a win. However, hard work was observed on the court.

Defense powers girls to victory over Madison

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Mother Nature finally decided to let the high school basketball season begin for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team on Saturday, December 13, 2025. An earlier contest, December 11 versus Canton, was postponed until January 5, 2026 due to snow and icy conditions.

EPJ delivers standout storytelling, theatre

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, December 18, 2025

South Dakota’s state oral interpretation festival, for high schoolers, was held on December 5-6, 2025. The event took place in Watertown and Elk Point-Jefferson was represented at state by Carter Heckathorn, Austin Clercx, Jaxon Vande Vegte, Lexi McDermott and Stella Bonnema. All of these pupils punched their tickets to state after qualifying at regionals in November.

County authorizes budget changes

Shannon Jost

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 9 at the court‑house, working through a wide agenda that ranged from facility upgrades and highway easements to tax abatements and budget adjustments.

EPJ approves audit report, policy updates

Shannon Jost

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Dis‑trict Board of Education met Dec. 8, approving routine business, personnel changes, and policy updates while high‑lighting student achievements across the district.

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief - A Year of Progress

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made this year.

ARK Kids Free Shopping Spree

Shannon Jost

Thursday, December 11, 2025

A beloved North Sioux City tradition returned Dec. 6 as ARK United Methodist Church hosted its an‑nual Kids Free Shop‑ping Spree, drawing dozens of families for a day of holiday cheer and generosity.

St. Paul Lutheran grant aids Food Pantry

Shannon Jost

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Dorothy Langle, a member of St. Paul Lu‑theran Church, secured a $250 Thrivent grant that was used to sup‑port the Elk Point Food Pantry.

Dakota Valley bands shine in holiday concert

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, December 11, 2025

A large crowd was seated at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the Panther’s holiday band concert. Student musicians in grades 5th-12th took the stage to perform festive pieces for all to enjoy.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Submitted

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Santa is coming to Horizon Health Elk Point. Members of the Elk Point community are invited to a merry and bright opportunity to get into the holiday spirit with our special visitor.

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Brian’s Repair receives grant

Stifel debuts new Dakota Dunes office

Schmidt steps in: new panther-in-chief

Walk-off wonders: Panthers punch ticket to State

Locals pedal into RAGBRAI tradition

Huskies battle hard but fall to Madison in opener

Defense powers girls to victory over Madison

EPJ delivers standout storytelling, theatre

County authorizes budget changes

EPJ approves audit report, policy updates

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief - A Year of Progress

ARK Kids Free Shopping Spree

St. Paul Lutheran grant aids Food Pantry

Dakota Valley bands shine in holiday concert

Santa Claus is coming to town

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