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American Legion Post 134, VFW Post 915 and Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, and the Elk Point-Jefferson music department participated in services held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson and at the Elk Point Cemetery on May 27, 2024.

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) yesterday ordered that the July rate increase which will raise newspaper rates as much as 10 percent must be approved. This decision was rendered despite House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member, Jamie Raskin’s (D-Maryland), call to halt the large rate increase and apparently against its own judgment. The Commission’s order states, Although the price adjustments proposed in this proceeding are consistent with applicable law and the Commission has no legal basis to reject the proposed changes, the Commission is concerned, given the current state of affairs, that the Postal Service’s proposal does not reflect reasoned consideration of the potential widespread effects of its proposal, is not prudent, and is not consistent with the best interests of all stakeholders. Specifically, the Commission remains concerned about the substantial declines in Market- Dominant volumes, overall service performance for Market Dominant products, and the Postal Service’s overall financial situation, issues that have all remained significant, if not worsened, since the current Market Dominant ratemaking system went into effect.

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A long duration storm system brought large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall to the region from the afternoon of May 20 through the evening of May 21, 2024. Supercell thunderstorms emerged over parts of the Tri-State area in the evening.

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The Dakota Valley School Board met May 13 in regular session with many items on their agenda. To begin the meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr.

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For the 7th year, the Dakota Valley Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.