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Fourth annual Pink in the Park

On June 7th, the city park in Elk Point welcomed the community for the 4th annual Pink in the Park, an event hosted by the Pink Ladies, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals facing can
WWII vet Thorton on Honor Flight

On June 3, 2025, North Sioux City resident Leo Thorton, a World War II Navy veteran, embarked on a meaningful journey as part of the Midwest Honor Flight, a program dedicated to honoring veterans by providing them with an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and reflect on their service.
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DV attends Clay Target League State Championships

The Dakota Valley trap team was in Aberdeen for the Clay Target League State Championships on June 6-8, 2025. Panther competitors included: Colby Mullin, Sam Chartier, Claire Wiebelhaus, Garrett Wiebelhaus, Andrew Derochie, A.J. Cheever and Grayson Duhaime.
EPJ performs well at State Trap Championship

Despite wind gusts at 20-30 miles per hour, the Elk Point-Jefferson trap team performed well at the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League. The event took place at the Aberdeen Gun Club on June 6-8, 2025.

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DV NHS inducts new members, celebrates service and scholarship

Students, parents, faculty and staff were at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 in order to celebrate current National Honor Society (NHS) members, as well as the brand new class of inductees.

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City signs off on final Penrose repairs

The North Sioux City City Commission approved the final payment and a change order for the Penrose Drive Reconstruction project during its regular meeting Monday, October 20, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts.

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Huskies surge past Mustangs, outlast Madison

The Huskies were in Tri-Valley (TV) territory to play the Mustangs for volleyball on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A good match was ahead as Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) looked to leave town with a win.

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EPJ choirs perform movie hits at All-Choir Concert

Beautiful voices and plenty of musical talent was heard on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the middle school gym at Elk Point-Jefferson. The Huskies hosted an All-Choir Concert which began at 7 pm and included multiple soloists. Students were led by EPJ’s music director Katelyn Brunick.

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Elk Point-Jefferson bands shine at March to the Meridian

Br ight and early on Saturday, October 11, 2025 high schoolers and middle schoolers in band, at Elk Point-Jefferson, traveled to Yankton, South Dakota. They were headed there for their final marching band competition of the season. The destination site was hosting the annual event known as March to the Meridian. The contest included many band programs from both South Dakota and Nebraska. There is…

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Huskies roll past Fliers in 11B playoff opener

Hosting the 1st round of postseason football playoffs were the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Their opponent was Flandreau and the game was the start of South Dakota’s 11B rounds. Sixteen teams are advancing to the postseason and all have the ultimate goal of earning a chance to play for a state championship in the DakotaDome in mid-November. The Huskies are #1 and…

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New multipurpose room takes shape at EPJ

Construction advances on Elk Point-Jefferson’s new multipurpose room, a centerpiece of the district’s $8.3 million facilities upgrade.

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EP Food Pantry braces for aid gap

With the federal government shutdown continuing into November, local food pantries like Elk Point’s are preparing for a wave of new need—especially as SNAP benefits are suspended for the month, leaving millions of Americans without critical food assistance.

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Panthers fall to SFC in season finale, honor seniors

Thursday Night Lights was what would happen for the Panther varsity football game on October 23, 2025. It was an away contest against the top ranked Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian. Dakota Valley had a mishap to start which meant the SFC Chargers grabbed a fumble and garnered a quick 6 points in the opening moments.

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CONGRATULATIONS

The Panthers had the benefit of the wind to start the Class A state championship finals versus Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. It was a breezy day, with big wind gusts, at Sioux Park in Rapid City.

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