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2024 Tri-County 4-H Horse Show grows in numbers

In spite of Mother Nature’s worst, with flooding and road closures, the 2024 Clay-Union-Yankton County Horse Show went off as scheduled. It was a huge success, with more 4-H Exhibitors entering more events than in any show in recent memory.
Izaak Walton beacon for aid

The first of what will be many press conferences to address the area’s recent flooding was held near Izaak Walton McCook Lake on Sunday, June 30, at 4:45 p.m. It convened around 5:02 p.m.
McCullough runs at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Alex McCullough, of Wynstone, recently placed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals on June 12-13 in Eugene, OR. A soon to be freshman at Dakota Valley, Mc-Cullough ran against some of the fastest middle schoolers out there. She brought home 3rd place in the mile and 5th place for the 800m.
New dance studio located in Dakota Dunes

A new dance studio just opened up on 317 Dakota Dunes Blvd Suite E. in Dakota Dunes South Dakota. Elevate Dance Academy opened its doors offering two fun summer dance camps earlier this month. They are offering two more summer camps along with pop up classes in July.

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EPJ Husky wrestlers have three dual sweep

It was a 3 dual sweep for the Huskies in wrestling on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The victories were made even more sweet because they occurred at home during Elk Point-Jefferson’s “Senior Night” for wrestling.

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Lady Huskies win one on the road drop one at home

Strong competition and fierce court battles occurred for the talented Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball roster to usher in the month of February. It all started in Lennox on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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EPJ battles against tough competitors

It was a busy few days for the Huskies as the boys basketball team faced Lennox and Dakota Valley to start the month of February. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Lennox on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for their 1st match-up and it was a tough one.

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Quiz bowl brings home top finish

The Dakota Valley quiz bowl team is in the heart of their season and performing well. Recently on Monday, January 27, 2025, they brought home a top finish from Dell Rapids.

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EPJ at Region 1A One-Act Play Festival

Elk Point-Jefferson’s cast and crew, for the 2024-25 One-Act season, were up early on January 28, 2025 for the Region 1A One-Act Play Festival. The event took place at Vermillion High School and the Huskies were first to take the stage. They performed the comedy Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face by Don Zolidis.

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Horizon Build Dakota Scholarships now open

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 academic year for scholarships Horizon Health made available through a partnership with the Build Dakota Scholarship Program. Full-ride scholarships are provided to successful candidates by the Build Dakota Scholarship Program.

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Rockin' STEM night at Dakota Valley

The Panther elementary school building was rockin’ on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in the most literal sense. It was STEM night and this year’s theme revolved around gems, rocks, minerals and stones. The acronym STEM stands for: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And from 5 pm to 7 pm, Dakota Valley families were encouraged to stop by the elementary school and have fun with STEM…

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Lady Panthers battled hard against SFC Chargers

The Panther girls had a slow start to their offense against undefeated Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Down 1-9, Dakota Valley struggled with pressure in the full court. However, the varsity squad dug deep and went on a 5-0 run to make up ground. The Chargers hit a long 3-pointer at the end of the 1st quarter to have DV down 7-16.

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Dakota Valley esport teams looking forward to state

In the second to last week of regular season play, Panther esports athletes are striving to advance to the postseason. The 2025 Fenworks/SDHSAA South Dakota esports state tournament will occur on February 14-15 in Aberdeen. Central High School is set to be the host.

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Metros face heavier competition

Metros have experienced it all in just two weeks of regular season play with shutouts, shootouts, and a split. Omaha jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period during the Saturday, January 25th game. Metros fought back and the contest went into overtime where Sioux City secured the 3-2 win. Forward Karson Fitch, a Senior at Heelan High School, broke the Sioux City Metros record for career…

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