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Lemrick selected for National Supercross event

A local second grade student will have the experience of a lifetime come March 11. Kyler Lemrick, a student at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary School, was selected to participate in the 2023 KTM JUNIOR SUPERCROSS Racing Program, held in Indianapolis, IN, at the Lucas Oil Stadium.
CRWS named System of the Year

At the recent Annual Technical Conference held in Pierre, South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems awarded Clay Rural Water System (CRWS) the “System of the Year” award for 2022. CRWS is located in the southeast corner of South Dakota and serves all of Clay and Union counties, and parts of Lincoln, Turner, and Yankton counties.
Ice rescue training

The North Sioux City Fire Department conducted ice rescue training on McCook Lake Saturday, Feb. 11.
Recycling center closed until March 1

An amenity provided by the City of Elk Point to its residents was closed immediately following the Elk Point City Council meeting Feb. 6. The council listened to the concerns from administration of resident’s abusing the recycling center.
Panthers paw down Tanagers, defeat Quarriers

It was a barn burner on Tuesday, Feb. 7 when the undefeated Dakota Valley boys basketball team went to Vermillion to take on the Tanagers. A vulnerable 3rd quarter had the Panthers see their 15-point lead dwindle down as the game progressed. However, DV did what they do best and came through in the clutch to leave Vermillion with their perfect record still intact.

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Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot held

The Annual David Romo Memorial Turkey Trot occurred at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on Thanksgiving morning this past Nov. 23, 2023. It was a volunteer fun run that runners, joggers and walkers enjoyed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before embarking on their holiday plans.

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JBS to host Santa Paws Holiday photoshoot

Jefferson Beer Supply, local Siouxland brewery, will be hosting their second annual Santa Paws on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a holiday photoshoot for your family and pet(s). Bring your dog, cat, rabbit, lizard or any other pet to come get photos taken with Santa Claus. Photography will be done by Cass Schmith of Back Roads Artistry. Each participant will receive three to five photos in an…

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Christmas is in the air

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Cub Scout Pack 87 collect, donate food to pantry

The Elk Point-Jefferson Cub Scout Pack 87 held their annual Scouting for Food event Nov. 1-12.

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Tree of Giving helps residents

Brad Fowler State Farm is holding a Tree of Giving event. The Tree of Giving benefits the residents of Wel-Life Assisted Living in Elk Point.

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USVMC donates to help children

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Shorma to seek re-election to South Dakota House

William “Bill” Shorma is excited to announce his 2024 bid for re-election to District 17 House of Representatives. Shorma and his wife Marcie live in Dakota Dunes, and are involved in the Southern Union County communities and Clay County towns as well.

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School board continues facilities discussion

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board heard an update on the district’s goals and from the building committee at their last meeting Nov. 13.

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Donations benefit local veterans

Unrivaled Traditions Outdoors (UTO) has been providing various opportunities for local veterans since its inception in 2018. Recently, the American Legion Post 134 and the VFW each donated $500 to UTO to help sponsor three local veterans on a waterfowl hunting experience.

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Fornia: Learning the seed side of agriculture

There is no lack of work in the agricultural industry, whether its farming corn and soybeans, feeding animals or fixing equipment around the farm. For one local Elk Point-Jefferson senior, he’s learning a different aspect of agriculture – the cleaning of small grain and seed and all that it entails.

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