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Project begins North of Jefferson on I-29

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
A project has begun at the port of entry located four miles north of Jefferson on Interstate 29. This port of entry was the state’s first electronic screening facility. The project includes removal of the existing commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment. Once removed, concrete pavement will be placed and the new commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment will be installed.

Elk Point-Jefferson softball has big win on senior night

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 23, 2024
It was a jammed packed week for the Elk Point-Jefferson softball squad as they played 3 games in 4 days. Their 1st match-up, on May 13, was versus Dell Rapids. Next up was Madison on May 14, and then they had their last game of the regular season on May 16 with Viborg-Hurley as their opponent.

Lady golfers face strong competion

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 23, 2024
T he Blu f fs G o l f Course, in Vermillion, was the place to be for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls golf team on Monday, May 13. The team finished in 8th place overall, and many Huskies found success on the greens and fairways.

Husky baseball loses close game at home to Tanagers

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Huskies baseball team lost a close one to the Tanagers of Vermillion on Tuesday, May 14. With all runs scored early, it was a 1-2 defeat for Elk Point-Jefferson on their home field.

EPJ State Track Preview 2024

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 23, 2024
There will be a lot of Huskies headed north on May 23-25. Their destination will be Howard Wood Field, in Sioux Falls, as many talented Elk Point-Jefferson track athletes go to work at the state meet. All classes in the state of South Dakota will be competing and EPJ looks to make their mark among the talented field of Class A schools.

Elk Point-Jefferson track and field finish strong on to state

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 23, 2024
It was a busy week of track and field for the Huskies as they were in Canton on May 14 and then hosted the Last Chance Meet on May 16. Elk Point-Jefferson had multiple student athletes perform well, at both meets, to end the regular season on an extremely high note.

EPJ girls sweep the throws at DAK-XII Conference

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Elk Point-Jefferson track team was at Alcester- Hudson on Tuesday, May 7 and many Huskies brought home high placements in a multitude of events. The throwers from EPJ were among some of the top placewinners.

O’Dea announced as Fore Cure recipient

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Elk Point resident Marti O’Dea, also known by many as the Walking Christmas Tree, was named this year’s Fore the Cure recipient. “Marti is an amazing woman who has helped with this very fundraiser in years past,” their press release stated.
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