Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

NSCEDC names April Business of the Month

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District 17 Legislative candidate arrested

Robin J. Schiro of Elk Point, who is seeking a seat as the District 17 State House of Representatives, was arrested on Wednesday, April 10 on charges of Obstructing Officer, Jailer, Firefighter.
Hanson, Meyer reign over Prom

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Sundstrom’s 70-plus year membership celebrated

On April 8, 2024, the Alcester American Legion Post 86 celebrated it’s long time member, former Navy First Class Hospital Corpsman Charles “Chuck” Sundstrom for 72 years of membership in the American Legion. Sundstrom is a Korean War Veteran and served in the Navy from 1951-1955.
Demolition begins on old nursing home

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EPJ’s Eriksen is SEAPs Principal of the Year

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Southeast Area Principals Association has named Elk Point-Jefferson’s Skyler Eriksen as “Principal of the Year”. Eriksen has been an important part of the Husky family and has served the district for the past six years with great leadership and passion.

Kind Like Karlee

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Goodbyes are typically never easy and on November 14, 2024 an especially hard one happened in the local community. Karlee Hughes, of Dakota Dunes, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19.

Dakota Valley girls and boys have strong performances

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wrestlers from Dakota Valley were busy on Saturday, December 21st with the boys at Elk Point-Jefferson and the girls at Canton. Strong performances were observed by all and Panther Head Coach Grayson Pirner was happy with how his squad competed on the mat.

Panther girls earn road win against C-Hawks

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Panther girls started strong versus Canton, on December 20, 2024, as Emersen Mead scored quickly for Dakota Valley. They led 13-7 with about 2 minutes left in the 1st quarter.

Dakota Valley boys play well, pick up two wins

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Kelly Riibe times2reporter@gmail.com A huge win followed by an exciting victory greeted the Dakota Valley boys basketball team on Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Panthers first took on the Canton C-Hawks in an away game where they dominated.

Panther Esports ranked first in all sanctioned titles

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Prior to winter break, the Panther esports team had a successful week of competition. Many victories were tallied and Dakota Valley continued to show the state that they are one of the top high schools for esports in South Dakota.

Huskies had busy schedule, faced strong competition

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Busy times and strong competition were in store for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team as they had 3 consecutive days of games prior to winter break. The Huskies went up against Parker on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The next evening they hosted Sioux Falls Christian and then on Saturday, December 21, 2024 they went across the river to take on Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Lady Huskies win on the road, drop one at home

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Two consecutive nights of basketball were on the calendar for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team. The Huskies traveled to Parker on December 19, 2024 and hosted Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on December 20, 2024.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies host Wrestling Invite

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Huskies held their Elk Point-Jefferson Wrestling Invite on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Many squads from across the area and even Iowa were in attendance.