Home | Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

Stifel

Plane spotted in Elk Point identified as Italian‑made trainer

.
Dakota Valley’s Vimalkumar wins state speech title

Panther high schoolers in speech and debate traveled to Aberdeen, South Dakota on March 6-7, 2026 for the annual state contest. Success was garnered as Dakota Valley brought home a state champion in Hrishika Vimalkumar who took top honors in the category of Informative Speaking.
Local church volunteers

.
Swatek earns Wrestling Hall of Fame spot

South Dakota’s state wrestling tournament is always a memorable experience. And this year was something special for Dan Swatek of Elk Point. In addition to watching his son, Luke, win 5th place in the 150 pound weight class, Swatek was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Hall of Fame on February 28, 2026.
Big turnout for ‘Donuts with Grown‑Ups’

School parking lots, at Dakota Valley, were full as many attended the Panther’s annual “Donuts with Grown-Ups” event for the elementary and upper elementary students. Preschool through 3rd grade had a morning of frosted baked goods on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Students in 4th and 5th grade were able to invite their grown-ups to breakfast on Thursday, March 5.

Ironclad

Huskies answer DV setback with big road win

Two away games greeted Elk Point-Jefferson’s softball team in mid-April. They played nearby Dakota Valley (DV) on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Huskies then traveled to Wagner, on April 16, 2026, to face the Red Raiders.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Huskies claim girls title, boys fifth at Wagner Invite

Competing in the Wagner Invite for track and field, on April 14, 2026, were Elk Point-Jefferson’s boys and girls teams. Top honors were achieved as the Husky girls claimed 1st place as a team and the Husky boys brought home 5th place. There were 16 girls’ teams at this meet and 17 boys’ teams.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

EPJ bands earn Superior rating, first‑place jazz finish

The annual band competition for Region 1 Large Group was held at the University of South Dakota, on April 8, 2026. Elk Point-Jefferson’s high school band was in attendance and earned high accolades. Judges gave the Huskies a Division I Superior rating for their performances of Overture for Winds by Charles Carter, Arioso by Clifton Williams, and The Cave You Fear by Michael Markowski. Husky band…

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Elk Point-Jefferson to hold first performing arts gala

The Elk Point‑Jefferson Performing Arts Boosters will host their inaugural Awards Gala on May 3 at The Pointe, celebrating EPJ performing arts students for their talent, dedication and accomplishments throughout the year.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Huskies earn road win after early‑week loss to Tanagers

Baseball bats were cracking as the Huskies played ball on April 13, 2026 and April 19, 2026. It would be a split of 1 loss and 1 win for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). The 1st contest was versus the Vermillion Tanagers. The Huskies managed to score 1 time versus a strong Tanager roster. With EPJ as the away team, it was a final of 1-7.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Crews knock down grass fire along Highway 11

Elk Point firefighters work to extinguish a grass fire in a field along SD Highway 11 just outside Elk Point on April 20, 2026. Police and ambulance crews also responded as winds pushed flames through the dry vegetation.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

EPJ board votes to sanction e‑sports

The Elk Point‑Jeffer‑son Board of Education voted Wednesday to of‑ficially sanction E‑sports as a school activity, part of a wide‑ranging April 15 meeting that also included staffing approvals, technol‑ogy upgrades, facility up‑dates and early planning for next year’s academic and extracurricular programs.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

EPJ announces inaugural Hall of Fame class

Elk Point-Jefferson is launching a new tradition this fall, unveiling its inaugural Hall of Fame class honoring standout Huskies whose achievements have shaped the school and community. Ten inductees — including athletes, coaches, contributors and an unforgettable state championship team — will be recognized Sept.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Elk Point council approves public infrastructure

The Elk Point City Council approved a series of summer hiring decisions Monday and accepted newly dedicated public infrastructure tied to the Country Club Estates development. Earlier in the day, the Planning and Zoning Commission advanced two survey plats connected to the same project.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

County hires deputies

The Union County Commission approved a series of highway easements, personnel actions and project agreements Tuesday during a wide‑ranging April 14 meeting that also included Board of Equalization business and updates on the courthouse and sheriff’s office construction plans.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.