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

Langle places 5th at state

By Beth Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies decimate Rustlers

The almost three and a half hour drive to Miller, SD didn’t dampen the Huskies Spirit as they prepared to challenge the Miller/Highmore-Harrold Rustlers. The Huskies came out strong, putting 14 points on the board with two rushing touchdowns and the point after touchdowns (PAT) good from Carson Timmins.
Huskies compete at home, Lennox

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies held their home cross country meet on Sept. 26.
Brown a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

A senior at Elk Point-Jefferson was recently named as a Semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ethan Brown was officially added to the National Merit Scholarship semifinalists list on Sept.
Kjose builds ramp for the museum

Recently a handicap ramp was installed as an Eagle Scout project by Johnathan Kjose. He had to raise the funds himself as part of the project. He could get outside help, which he did with his parents and other boy scouts that could lend a hand.

Cruisers come to downtown Elk Point

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Commisioners approve Christie as Chief Deputy

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for the regular session on July 9, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. Members Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel attended.

Library adds family area

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Siouxland businesses collaborate to benefit recovery

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Local healing practitioners are partnering to bring Siouxland a relaxing evening that will include a beautiful sound bath, meditation, Reiki energy, and healing. The event is open to the community. Free will donations of any amount will be accepted at the door, or they can be sent to the Siouxland Recovery Fund.

4th Annual EPJ XC 5k Road Race

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The 4th Annual EPJ XC 5k Road Race took place on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The 5K race started at 8:00 a.m., and the one-mile fun run/walk began at 8:15 a.m. The race featured various divisions for ages 17 to 70 and over. Additionally, there was a cross-country division for the EPJ cross-country runners. Submitted photos

Applications open for SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports team

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

SDSU Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the Hunting Skills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. To print off an application form, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “hunting”.

A legacy of service and leadership

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Milton Ustad passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Ustad’s influence on this community was profound, as demonstrated by his seventeen and a half years of dedicated service as a Union County Commissioner.

Senior Legion EPJ Huskies claim two more wins

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Two wins were claimed by the Elk Point-Jefferson Legion baseball team on July 16 and July 17. They faced Post 174 Senior Legion on Tuesday, July 16 and won 11-4.

Elk Point-Jefferson 14U VFW advances to state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Elk Point-Jefferson’s 14U VFW squad punched their ticket to state after impressive wins in bracket play for the 14U Class A Region 6 on July 15-17. The Huskies were hosts for the contest and went up against Vermillion and Dakota Valley 13U.