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Seeing double this Mother’s Day and graduation weekend

Mother’s Day weekend and Dakota Valley graduation typically collide on the calendar to make for busy and memorable moments. This year it is especially true as half a dozen mothers have twins graduating in the 2023 class.
Chili Cup continues to be successful fundraiser

For the last 12 years, the Elk Point and Jefferson communities have supported the Elk Point-Jefferson Education Foundation through their donations to the annual Chili Cup. The Chili Cup began 12 years ago when then EPJ Superintendent Brian Shanks tasked Melissa Curry with developing an annual event to raise money.
Panther golfers bring home two 4th place finishes

The Panther girls varsity golf crew was at Rocky Run Golf Course in Dell Rapids on May 1 for the Quarrier Invite. Stiff competition was on hand, but Dakota Valley played solid rounds to tie for 4th place as a team.
Bringing life back to Park Jefferson Speedway

Changes over the last few months have been noticed happening by travellers and residents of Union County at Park Jefferson Speedway. Most noticeable was the dirtwork being done in what used to be the spectator parking area.
Elk Point-Jefferson boys win 3 out of 4 last weeks

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a full week of games from May 2 to May 7 with four games. They played against Vermillion May 2, Freeman/Canistota May 4 and Bon Homme and Wagner May 7.

Lady Huskies advance to second round in regions, fall to Titans

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Huskies went into the first round of region play on Feb. 20 with the jitters.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat West Central Trojans

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

It was the last regular season game for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys and they dominated the court against West Central. The Huskies won the game 71 to 56 with five players hitting double-digit scores.

Farewell, Sheriff Dan

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

A father figure to law enforcement; A great man; A hero; A legend. These are just a few ways to describe long-time Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges.

Book Fair held at Dakota Valley

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Five Panthers qualify for state tournament

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Five Dakota Valley wrestlers punched their tickets to state for the 2023-24 season. For the boys it was a regional tournament at Brandon Valley on Friday, Feb. 16 that determined whose season would be extended. For the girls, state qualifiers were determined earlier in the week.

Husky receive podium finishes, advance to state

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies showed up ready to grapple at the Region 2B Wrestling Tournament in Canton on Feb. 16.

DV grapplers show up for Regionals

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

It was an important day for the Panther boys wrestling team as they traveled to Brandon Valley on Friday, Feb. 16th for the South Dakota High School Activity Association’s 2A regional meet. The top 4 placewinners in each weight class would advance to the state tournament.

Below average runoff forecast for the upper Missouri River Basin in 2024

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The updated 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, IA, continues to be below average. January runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 0.4 million acre-feet (MAF), 56 percent of average.

DV competes well at Region Solo/Ensemble contest

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Choir students from Dakota Valley were in Vermillion on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the annual Region Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest. The Panthers were entered in 30 events and represented DV well at the contest according to Choir Director Kari Wilmes.

Dakota Valley Lady Panthers win big twice on the road

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

It was a long road trip for the Panther girls basketball team on February 13 when they traveled to Groton for a Tuesday night away game. But it was well worth the distance and time as Dakota Valley played strong and earned a win 49-36.

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Seeing double this Mother’s Day and graduation weekend

Chili Cup continues to be successful fundraiser

Panther golfers bring home two 4th place finishes

Bringing life back to Park Jefferson Speedway

Elk Point-Jefferson boys win 3 out of 4 last weeks

Lady Huskies advance to second round in regions, fall to Titans

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat West Central Trojans

Farewell, Sheriff Dan

Book Fair held at Dakota Valley

Five Panthers qualify for state tournament

Husky receive podium finishes, advance to state

DV grapplers show up for Regionals

Below average runoff forecast for the upper Missouri River Basin in 2024

DV competes well at Region Solo/Ensemble contest

Dakota Valley Lady Panthers win big twice on the road

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