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Panther heavy hitters helped score big over Tornadoes
For the 1st full week of May, the Panther baseball team went 1-1 versus opponents on their home field. Defense and pitching were highlighted on Monday, May 5, 2025 as Dakota Valley fell to Vermillion 0-1. The bats heated back up on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as the Panthers won versus Centerville.
Panthers go the distance, break records at recent meets
Better weather was finally sticking around for high school track and Dakota Valley was taking advantage of Mother Nature’s generosity. Personal records, season best times and top marks were garnered by the Panthers in the 1st full week of May.
Dakota Valley golfers compete well at Dell Rapids Invite
Freshman Katie Betsworth shot an outstanding round of golf to take 1st place, at the Dell Rapids Invite, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Betsworth secured a score of 77 to be just +5 over par. Her Dakota Valley teammates also had great games for the roster to finish high on the podium.
Grudge fest leads to major Panther win over Trojans
Dakota Valley took on the #1 West Central Trojans in softball on May 5, 2025 in a home game for the Panthers. With a nice crowd in the stands, DV came back in the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs and 2 runners on base. Junior catcher Mia Riibe hit a walk-off homerun to give the Panthers the lead, and the victory, by a score of 6-4. It was an incredible night of competition and the 1st time that DV…
Elk Point approves loan to boost local business
The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular monthly session on May 6, 2025, at City Hall, located at 106 W. Pleasant Street, with Mayor Deb McCreary presiding. All council members— Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Ben Irlbeck, Lance Penfield, Kris Hurlbert, and Kenneth VonHaden—were present. Also in attendance were City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Derek Tuttle, Engineer Nebelsick,…
Jefferson city council approves street repair
The Jefferson City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on May 5, 2025, at Jefferson City Hall, with Mayor Paddy Rigg presiding. All council members — Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, and Michael Stokely—were present, along with several city officials and community members.
Spring Internship Showcase
Dakota Valley high school hosted a spring internship showcase on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The event was held in the DV theater with juniors and seniors discussing what they learned as well as their goals for the future with community members, Panther staff, family and friends.
EPJ Huskies represent well during busy week of competition
Busy was the theme for the Huskies as it pertained to track and field in the first full week of May. Elk Point-Jefferson was at Beresford competing on May 6, 2025 and a couple of days later they participated in the 1st Dakota Relays, in Yankton, on May 8, 2025.
