The Dakota Valley School Board held its monthly meeting March 11 and was informed that no election will be needed as only one petition was returned from Emily Norby. Board member Sara Weber's seat was open.

The idea of an ambulance district for Elk Point began in November, 2022. The Elk Point Ambulance Board of Directors has been working toward creating the district, which would have the same boundaries as the current Elk Point Fire District.

The Panthers played host to the DAK-XII Conference Quiz Bowl meet on Monday, March 18. Dakota Valley also earned runner-up honors at the round-robin style tournament.

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Sterling, an awardwinning provider of transformative technology solutions, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee has presented Sterling with its prestigious Pro Patria Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed from an ESGR State Committee.

The 36th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as follows: GAME TIMES:

With the ever present advancements in technology, educators need to be more aware of ways it can hinder teaching practices. The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at their meeting March 11 and the incorporation of a new school policy.

Jefferson will hold an election April 9 for one seat on the city council in Ward One. Incumbent Mark LaFleur will be challenged by Sarah Lake.

On April 3, 2024, SD Highway 46, from the east edge of the City of Beresford to SD Highway 11, is tentatively scheduled to close. The closure date will depend upon weather and road conditions along the project. During the closure, motorists will be directed to the signed detour route on Interstate 29, Lincoln County Highway 152, and Highway 11. Access to residences and properties adjacent to the project will be maintained for local traffic. Work to be completed during the first year of this twoyear project includes full roadway grading, replacement of three structures, interim surfacing and new signing from east of Beresford to Highway 11.

A 44-year-old Sioux City male has been charged in the attempted robbery of a North Sioux City bank on March 12. Around 2:30 p.m., a man identified as Dennis John Manchester walked into Liberty National Bank, located at 113 Military Road, and handed the teller a note and brandished a weapon.