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AAU 15 and under national champs

The Midwest Elite 15 and under volleyball squad had an incredible run in Orlando, Florida on June 2528, 2025. The roster played hard in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) competition to ultimately be crowned national champions out of 158 teams. Two local high schoolers were on the roster for the Midwest Elite 15s. The two assistant coaches are also from the local area.
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DV students attend HOSA International Leadership Conference

Several Dakota Valley high schoolers traveled to Nashville, Tennessee on June 18-21, 2025 to represent the Panthers for HOSA which stands for Health Occupations Students of America. The International Leadership Conference (ILC) brought together HOSA students from all over the country and world for seminars, workshops, exhibits and competitive events.
Murray, Riibe attend USAO Academy-Summer law camp

Soon to be Panther seniors, Alexandria Murray and Mia Riibe, attended the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) Academy-Summer Law Camp for 2025. The Dakota Valley students applied in the spring and had to submit an application as well as answer a variety of essay questions in order to be accepted. The students were alerted near the end of April or early parts of May, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota, on their acceptance.

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EPJ students join All-State Chorus, earn top ratings

All-State Chorus for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) took place on November 1, 2025 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The best high school singers from throughout the Mount Rushmore state were together for this annual event with a full day of rehearsal also happening on October 31, 2025.

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Council denies variance

The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Nov. 3 with Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presiding.

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NSC planning approves River Drive build

The North Sioux City Planning Commission approved a building permit for 760 River Drive during a special meeting Nov. 3, allowing the project to move forward with grading and foundation work ahead of a planned spring opening. Chair Peter Holbrook called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners Tony Carpenter, Jim Christenson, Andrew DeVries, Peter Holbrook, and Dave Mitchell…

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Jefferson reviews election law changes

The Jefferson City Council met Nov. 3 to discuss infrastructure planning, legal questions surrounding HB 1130, and ongoing cleanup efforts at a Main Street trailer property.

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Panther power fuels successful pantry drive

Student council members at Dakota Valley High School hosted a “No Tricks, Just Treats—Pack the Pantry” drive this past October and it was a huge success. Students and community members contributed canned goods, non-perishables, toiletry items and more. Demi Harlan, the Panther student council advisor, was thrilled with the generosity and kind heartedness of all who donated to the drive.

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Veterans Day

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.

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DDCID board reviews speed

To end the month of October, two meetings were held by the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID). A regular meeting occurred on October 20, 2025 and a special meeting happened on October 27, 2025.

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Assembly to honor local service members

A Veterans Day assembly will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov.

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EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

The Huskies deferred at the coin toss which meant the Cossacks of Sioux Valley (SV) started with the ball for the 11B quarterfinals of postseason football. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was hosting the big game on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The winner would advance to the semifinals and the loser’s season would end.

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EPJ to host Veterans Day program

Elk Point-Jefferson High School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

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