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Food Truck Sunday

A wonderful Sunday was had by Dakota Dunes residents on June 4. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Dakota Dunes Community Association (DDCA) hosted three food trucks at the Prairie Park in Dakota Dunes. Specialty corn dogs, street tacos, chicken wings and more were available for locals to feast on and enjoy courtesy of the DDCA. Many congregated to munch on delicious food and chat with friends and neighbors.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies bring home state medals

The South Dakota High School Athletic Association State Championship Track Meet was held on May 25 through May 27 at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls. With teams from all parts of South Dakota across classes B, A, and AA, the competition level was set to be higher than ever.
Husky softball making history in first-ever state tournament

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies advanced to the first-ever South Dakota High School Activities Association State Softball Tournament after their dominating win over the Wagner Raiders May 23. Going into the game aga inst Wagner (# 8), Elk Point-Jefferson was ranked #9.
Panther softball heading to first-ever state tournament

A big ticket was punched for the first ever South Dakota state high school softball tournament by the Panthers on Tuesday, May 23. Dakota Valley as a #3 seed in the SoDak 16 qualifier hosted #14 Sioux Falls Christian and proceeded to dominate in 3 innings of play to extend their season.
EPJ athletes prepare for state meet

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Prairie Estates Care Center to be demolished

After an executive session toward the end of their meeting on Feb. 13, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education approved a bid from Persing Excavating to demolish the existing nursing home facility – formerly known as Prairie Estates Care Center.

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DV School Board holds long executive session

Eleven minutes into the beginning of their meeting, the Dakota Valley School Board entered into executive session for legal advice with School Superintendent Dr. Tonia Warzecha, Business Manager Jill Sponder and School Attorney Tyler Coverdale in attendance. The board was in executive session for one hour and 15 minutes. They reconvened in regular session with no motion from the executive session.

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Union County residents to receive tax bills, assessment notices

It is again that time of year when taxpayers will be receiving a tax bill and an assessment notice. The tax statement comes from the Treasurer’s office and the assessment notice comes from the Assessor’s office. Even though these notices come within a month of each other, they are for separate years. The tax bill you received is for the 2023 tax year payable in 2024. The assessment notice is for…

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Huskies fall to the Indians on the road, Titans at home

Once again, the Husky boys struggled from the charity stripe and gave up a lot of free points against Ponca and Tea Area. It was a close contest in Nebraska Feb.

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Elk Point-Jefferson girls fall to Centerville, Tea Area

The girls played hard this week, but lost two close contests to Centerville Feb. 12 and Tea Area Feb.

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Esports ends first-ever season as top in state

Monday, Feb. 5 was the start of week 8 for the Panthers in Esports.

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Leinweaver speaks to Dakota Valley students on why their character matters

Mark Leinweaver has been travelling a lot lately to deliver his message of “Why Character Matters” which places an emphasis on anti-bullying and social media awareness. He speaks to students throughout the country on this matter. Dakota Valley was his stop on Friday, Feb. 9 as Leinweaver discussed the importance of being accountable and being selfless.

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A trip through the stars

A trip through the stars – that’s what the Elk Point-Jefferson elementary students experienced on Monday, Feb. 5.

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New sign adorns fire department

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Panthers claw Vermillion Tanagers, decimate Dell Rapids Quarriers

Dakota Valley boys basketball hosted the Vermillion Tanagers on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

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