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EPJ Huskies Region 3 champions headed to state
Strong play by the Elk Point-Jefferson senior baseball squad had them off to a great start in the American Legion Region 3B tournament on July 24-26. Games took place in Lennox and it was a double elimination format. In the 1st round, the Huskies faced rival Dakota Valley on Wednesday, July 24. By grabbing an early lead, EPJ looked to be cruising towards a sure victory. They were up 4-0 after 3…
CPL Russell N. Ferdig Memorial Bridge
The CPL Russell N. Ferdig Memorial Bridge Ceremony was a heartfelt event that brought together community members and relatives to honor the memory of a Vietnam veteran. The dedication ceremony was a touching tribute to Ferdig and his service to the nation.
14U DV Legion Baseball State Champions
The Panther 14U legion baseball team completed an incredible run in regionals and state bracket play to be crowned the 14U Class A State Champions for 2024. The state tournament was held in Beresford and Dakota Valley went undefeated in 3 straight games, on July 26-28, to bring home the title.
Panthers finish their season at the Legion Region 3B tournament
The Panther’s summer baseball squad ended their season with 2 losses in the American Legion Region 3B tournament, in Lennox, on July 24 and July 25. Dakota Valley faced Elk Point-Jefferson on Wednesday, July 24 and fell 5-7. They took on Tea Post 266 TinCaps the next day and were defeated 4-11.
SD couple debuts traveling art exhibit
The 2024-25 traveling art exhibit, “Both-And,” juxtaposes characteristically big, bold abstract paintings by artist Brian Joel Damon alongside subtle, organic photography by Paula Bosco Damon, a married couple from McCook Lake, S.D. The exhibit, now showing at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, combines 30 more recent works for the viewing public.
South Dakota requests Disaster Declaration
Governor Kristi Noem formally requested a major disaster declaration from the President for 25 counties due to the severe flooding that occurred in South Dakota between June 16 and July 8, 2024. Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2024-06 declaring the disaster. According to the National Weather Service, the rain event that created this flooding was a 1,000-year event.
