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New bakery rises in Elk Point

A new business in Elk Point has surfaced from the collobaration of two women who enjoy spreading the joy of home-baked goods and sweets. Kathleen Chicoine and Marissa Tuttle upon meeting instantly developed a friendship and found they had the same passion for baking and soon Elk Point Harvest was created.
Learning about fire prevention

The North Sioux City Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an Open House Sunday, Oct. 8. Children were able to take tours of the fire trucks and ambulances to see what the inside looked like, tour the fire station and go through a smoke trailer. Fire Department members were on hand to help answer questions and provide information to those interested in volunteering on the department.
Huskies rein in Mustangs in a Tale of Two Halves

It really was a game of two halves Friday night, Oct. 6 in Colton, SD as the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies challenged the Tri-Valley Mustangs.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies go on winning streak

It was a great week for the Husky Volleyball team as they went on a five-game winning streak. They kicked off the week by playing against Viborg-Hurley on Oct.
Huskies compete in Vermillion, DAK-12 invites

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies cross country team spent their time in Vermillion last week with the Tanager Invite on Oct. 2 and the DAK-12 Conference Meet on Oct.

14U DV Legion Baseball State Champions

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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.

Siouxland Miracle Riders annual ride

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Siouxland Miracle Riders headed out on their 9th Ride for Miracles. The ride started on Saturday, July 27 and will go through Saturday, August 10 to help Siouxland Children.

SD couple debuts traveling art exhibit

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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.

EPJ gearing up for the new school year

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson school district has a new website and on Tuesday, July 23 their live feed made it known that school was set to start in less than one month. That means enrollment for the 2023/24 school year is currently happening.

Flood update

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

McCook Lake and surrounding areas continue to try to move forward in the aftermath of flooding events with South Dakota Governor Krisit Noem making a formal request for a major disaster declaration on July 26.

It’s time to get your teens ready for fall

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

There’s still time to get your students scheduled for an annual wellness exam. Horizon Health is currently scheduling adolescent wellness checks at its 22 locations across South Dakota. Horizon’s dental locations offer mouth guards to protect your athletes during their sports seasons.

Adams Homestead gearing up for Celebration

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Nature camp for 8-10 year olds was held at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on July 23-25. Many attended and enjoyed time outside and indoors at the visitor center.

Elk Point-Jefferson 14U Legion Huskies played tough at state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson 14U Legion baseball roster was in Beresford on July 26-28 for the state tournament. The Huskies were region champs and took that momentum with them for their 1st game, in bracket play, against Wagner on Friday, July 26.

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New bakery rises in Elk Point

Learning about fire prevention

Huskies rein in Mustangs in a Tale of Two Halves

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies go on winning streak

Huskies compete in Vermillion, DAK-12 invites

14U DV Legion Baseball State Champions

Panthers finish their season at the Legion Region 3B tournament

Siouxland Miracle Riders annual ride

SD couple debuts traveling art exhibit

South Dakota requests Disaster Declaration

EPJ gearing up for the new school year

Flood update

It’s time to get your teens ready for fall

Adams Homestead gearing up for Celebration

Elk Point-Jefferson 14U Legion Huskies played tough at state

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