Huskies begin track season with record breaking speeds

    The Dan Lennon Invite at the University of South Dakota opened this year’s track season for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on March 19. The Huskies started off well as sophomore Lauren McDermott broke a school record in the 60 meter hurdles with a 9.60 second finish.

    First place honors awarded to Panther Jazz Band

    Jazz band members for the Panthers brought home first place honors from the University of South Dakota Jazz Band Festival in Vermillion on Tuesday, March 19. “This was a very tough contest as some of the top Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota jazz bands were there,” detailed DV band director Daryl Jessen.

    No election needed for school board

    The Dakota Valley School Board held its monthly meeting March 11 and was informed that no election will be needed as only one petition was returned from Emily Norby. Board member Sara Weber's seat was open.

    Commissioners help create ambulance district

    The idea of an ambulance district for Elk Point began in November, 2022. The Elk Point Ambulance Board of Directors has been working toward creating the district, which would have the same boundaries as the current Elk Point Fire District.

    Quiz Bowl grabs the silver

    The Panthers played host to the DAK-XII Conference Quiz Bowl meet on Monday, March 18. Dakota Valley also earned runner-up honors at the round-robin style tournament.

    Sterling receives ESGR’s Pro Patria Award

    Sterling, an awardwinning provider of transformative technology solutions, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee has presented Sterling with its prestigious Pro Patria Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed from an ESGR State Committee.

    First Dakota National Bank 3-Class Shootout

    The 36th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as follows: GAME TIMES: