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Elk Point-Jefferson to hold first performing arts gala

Shannon Jost
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.
Grass Fire

Crews knock down grass fire along Highway 11

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.

EPJ board votes to sanction e‑sports

Shannon Jost
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.

Dakota Valley board OKs staffing changes

Shannon Jost
Friday, April 24, 2026
The Dakota Valley School Board approved a series of staffing changes, contract actions and program agreements during its April 13 regu‑lar meeting, moving forward on preparations for the 2026‑27 school year.

Elk Point council approves public infrastructure

Shannon Jost
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.

County hires deputies

Shannon Jost
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.
Lucas McMahan, a student at EPJ, shows Elk Point’s chief of police how to use the communication cards that the Huskies delivered on April 15, 2026. From left: Lucas McMahan and Police Chief Jacob Limoges.

Student visit highlights communication

Kelly Riibe
Friday, April 24, 2026
Huskies in Cassandra Schmith’s Structured Learning Center (SLC) classroom took a field trip to the Elk Point police station on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The goal for the trip was to deliver communication cards, made by the Elk PointJefferson (EPJ) students, to the Chief of Police and his officers.

EPJ announces inaugural Hall of Fame class

Kelly Riibe
Friday, April 24, 2026
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.
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