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Tourism director visits Elk Point

Noreen Jorgensen spent a week in Pierre where she attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. She represented her business, Blue Tin Ranch, Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association and the Agri-Tourism South Dakota members.
VonHaden’s recall history, memories

Other than 43 years and 8 months of heartburn, there are more memories of Ollie’s Drive-Inn in Elk Point. The notorious Ollie’s Drive-Inn originally opened in 1946 as Harry’s Nifty Nine.
Swimming for excellence from an early age

Britton Patee, of Dakota Dunes, has been swimming ever since he could crawl. Patee comes from a family lineage of swimmers and the love and talent for the sport has taken the Bishop Heelan sophomore far.
Huskies show prowess with three podium finishes

Eight individual Husky wrestlers qualified for the state tournament held in Rapid City Feb. 23-25.
Panther boys end regular season with strong win

Dakota Valley’s senior night for boys basketball brought a lot of emotion and cheers for the class of 2023 players. Prior to the game, Coach Jason Kleis described what the senior boys have meant to the team and to the season as they looked to take on Lennox on Friday, Feb. 24. It was the last regular season home game and the Panthers started strong to never once relent en route to an 89-57 victory.

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A decade of making repairs in Elk Point

What started out as a small business out of a garage, has grown into a thriving business adventure spanning over a decade. Brian Oedekoven purchased the building, formerly known as Country Estates, and opened Brian’s Repair in October 2013.

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Dakota Valley holiday music program a festive event

The month of December started off in a festive mood for Dakota Valley as the high school held their holiday program on Friday, Dec. 1. The band and choir performed to a full crowd with many music students dressing in concert attire that included hints of red, green and Santa Claus hats and accessories.

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Elementary holds Family Math Night

Dakota Valley Elementary School held it’s fifth annual Family Math Night Nov. 16.

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Huskies bring home 4th place in season opener

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies held their own on the mats to begin the 2023-24 wrestling season in Flandreau, SD at their annual Booster Club Invite Dec. 2.

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Sisters compete against one another in first collegiate competition

Elk Point-Jefferson graduates and sisters Kenna and Josie Curry both were able to meet once again on the field, but not as teammates. Both Currys were able to secure track and field scholarships and competed against one another in the SDSU Holiday Open & Multi on Dec. 1 and 2.

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Conference, State Volleyball Honors

Volleyball honors for the 2023 season have been announced. For Elk Point-Jefferson Junior outside hitter Bentlee Kollbaum was named to the DAK-12 Conference Volleyball second team and Class A All-State Honorable Mention.

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Benefit to be held for Hanson

A benefit is being held to help with ongoing medical expenses for Mike Hanson of Jefferson. Hanson requires an extended hospital stay and extensive rehabilitation after damage to his lungs were found due to complications from chemotherapy, COVID-19 and over 50 years of farming dust.

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Limoges indicted

A former parish employee was charged by a Grand Jury on Nov. 8 for Grand Theft Aggregated after allegedly stealing money from two local Catholic churches.

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UCBOCC hear about future courthouse protection

A fentanyl scare throughout the last election season has all the states and counties looking for ways to prevent overdoses occurring through the mail. Information regarding House Bill 1162 was presented to the Union County Board of County Commissioners Nov. 28 at their meeting. HB1162 is an act to authorize employers to acquire and make available opioid antagonists.

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Volunteer Fire Departments receive $5 million in grant funding

Two hundred and fifty-one (251) South Dakota volunteer fire departments from across the state, including five municipalities from Union County, have been awarded grants totaling $5 million in funding for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Earlier this year, the South Dakota Legislature passed and Governor Noem signed HB1127 appropriating state general funds to the Department of Public Safety…

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