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Panthers bring home hardware from state track

Track and field athletes from all over South Dakota stampeded into Howard Wood stadium on May 25, May 26 and May 27 for the state track meet. Dakota Valley, as a member of Class A, was on-hand along with many others. All classes competed at the same location for state track to make for an epic weekend of runs, jumps, throws and breaking records.
Fore the Cure recipients announced

This year’s Fore the Cure recipients were announced on May 16. Larissa Coulter Kommes and Jess LaFleur are both members in the Elk Point and Jefferson communities. Fore the Cure is an annual event meant to help those in the community come together to help others fighting cancer.
Girls compete at conference, regions; Buenger qualifies for state

The Elk Point-Jefferson team travelled to Vermillion May 22 to play in the DAK12 Conference girls golf tournament and May 25 in Sioux Falls for the Region tournament. At the Conference tournament, the Huskies tied for 9th place along with Dell Rapids.
Inclusion field trips used as growing experience

The Elk Point-Jefferson 6th-12th grade Life Skills Special Education class recently participated in an Inclusion Field Trip in Vermillion. They weren’t the only school to attend, however, Beresford’s High School class also participated on May 4.
Elk Point-Jefferson graduates 54 seniors

The Elk Point-Jefferson graduating class of 2023 crossed the stage and received their diplomas Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. The 54 graduates walked into the high school gymnasium welcomed by the EPJ Concert Band.

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Community shows support for Union Crossing

The North Sioux City City Council was greeted with a room full of people at their meeting Feb. 5. It wouldn’t be until a few minutes into the meeting that the council would understand why there was such interest in this particular meeting.

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Lady Panthers lose at home, win on road

Top ranked Vermillion came to Dakota Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the Panther girls basketball team was ready.

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Dakota Valley wrestles at Elk Point-Jefferson, Sioux Falls Washington

Four pins were recorded for the Panther wrestling team versus Elk Point-Jefferson on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Add on some wins by forfeit and wins by decision and it was a team dual victory for DV by a score of 45-34.

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DV Jazz Band

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Dakota Valley Panthers hold Youth Wrestling tournament

The Panther Wrestling Club hosted their annual youth tournament at Dakota Valley on Saturday, Feb. 10. There were over 200 young wrestlers in attendance. The DV high school wrestling team, as well as some college wrestlers, served as referees. There were also multiple volunteers on-hand to work the gate, concessions, scorekeeper’s table, weigh-ins and more.

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County sells Alcester Steakhouse

After almost two years of owning the Alcester Steakhouse, the Union County Board of County Commissioners approved a purchase offer of $205,000 from Harvey and Rita Nolt at their meeting Feb. 6. The commissioners approved Commission Chairman Milton Ustad and Vice Chairman Rich Headid to sign the purchase agreement.

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Red-tagged buildings on Jefferson High School property clarified

The recent purchase agreement of the former Jefferson High School property was discussed at the Jefferson City Council meeting Feb. 5. After a brief executive session for legal matters, the council listened as City Attorney Sabrina LaFleur-Sayler outlined the specific requirements of the agreement.

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Next Mechanical coming to Elk Point

A new business is joining the Elk Point Business Park come this spring. Next Mechanical announced their new facility on social media last week.

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EPJ School District to celebrate School Board Recognition Week

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from Feb. 19-23.

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Union County Right to Life offers gifts to newborn babies

A new group wishes to welcome newborn babies and their families into the world. Union Country Right to Life has decided to begin a new program for newborn babies. The group wishes for expecting mothers in Union County to inform them of their due dates so they can help welcome your baby into the world. The program is only eligible for residents living within Union County.

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