As of Monday, July 15 the flood relief efforts in the local area were going strong. A special update was issued regarding “extremely heavy construction” happening on Northshore Drive for the next 5-7 days. This matter has caused much more limited access to the area. Northshore Drive’s impacted area can only have foot traffic with no contractors or vehicles allowed until July 21.

Hot temperatures did not keep people away from the town of Jefferson on July 11-14 as the town celebrated Jefferson Days of ‘59. Fun activities and camaraderie was had throughout the mornings, afternoons and evenings for this annual event.

There were 2 legion baseball games played on July 8 between Dakota Valley and Elk Point, with each side taking 1 win. Both contests were close with the Panthers losing the 1st game by a score of 6-7 and then earning the victory 4-2 in the next match-up.

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The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Corporal Russell N.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting and budget hearing on July 8, 2024. President Travis Geary called the meeting to order at the high school study hall. Several members and key school officials, including Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, Sabrina Sayler, Superintendent Phillip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen, Laura Throener, and K-12 Dean of Students/ Activities Director Justin Clercx, were in attendance.

State officials honored South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks conservation officers Friday for responding to over 30 rescue calls and saving about 60 people from flooding last month in the southeastern part of the state.

There were 2 legion baseball games played on July 8 between Dakota Valley and Elk Point with each side taking 1 win. Both contests were close with the Huskies coming out on top in the 1st game by a score of 7-6, and then DV earned the victory in the next match-up.

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