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Saying it’s time for a ‘new chapter,’ Dusty Johnson announces his campaign for governor

By: South Dakota Searchlight staffDusty Johnson will run for governor of South Dakota next year, he confirmed Monday during a campaign event in Sioux Falls.
Castellanos-Rosales guilty

By: Kelly Riibe
Lower speed limit for Northshore amid construction

By Shannon Josttimesleader1@gmail.com
Nature camps at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Nature campers, Jody Moats and interns all play with a large parachute for a fun game during the “Wild for Wetlands” camp on June 19, 2025.
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

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Panther power fuels successful pantry drive

Student council members at Dakota Valley High School hosted a “No Tricks, Just Treats—Pack the Pantry” drive this past October and it was a huge success. Students and community members contributed canned goods, non-perishables, toiletry items and more. Demi Harlan, the Panther student council advisor, was thrilled with the generosity and kind heartedness of all who donated to the drive.

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Jefferson reviews election law changes

The Jefferson City Council met Nov. 3 to discuss infrastructure planning, legal questions surrounding HB 1130, and ongoing cleanup efforts at a Main Street trailer property.

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DV volleyball rolls past EPJ in regional semifinal

As the #1 seed in region 4 for Class A volleyball, Dakota Valley hosted the semifinals on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Panthers received a bye for the 1st round of regional play. The 2nd round had them facing Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) for an opportunity to advance to the SoDak 16 state qualifying match.

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Veterans Day

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.

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DDCID board reviews speed

To end the month of October, two meetings were held by the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID). A regular meeting occurred on October 20, 2025 and a special meeting happened on October 27, 2025.

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Assembly to honor local service members

A Veterans Day assembly will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov.

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EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

The Huskies deferred at the coin toss which meant the Cossacks of Sioux Valley (SV) started with the ball for the 11B quarterfinals of postseason football. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was hosting the big game on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The winner would advance to the semifinals and the loser’s season would end.

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EPJ to host Veterans Day program

Elk Point-Jefferson High School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

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Wendling, Breed close out final season with DVXC

Runners for the Dakota Valley cross country (XC) team gathered one more time, on October 28, 2025, for the team’s year-end banquet. The event was hosted by head coach Tiffany Wendling and assistant coach Phil Breed in the Panther’s high school commons. Student athletes plus their families were in attendance.

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County eyes bridge grant

The Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 28 at the courthouse in Elk Point, approving staffing changes at the jail, holiday closures, and a bridge improvement grant application during a regular session attended by Commissioners Peggy Ustad, Michael Dailey and Robert Ballard.

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