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A staple of the community:

For 20 years, Chris and Joy Wiest have owned and operated Cup o’ Joy in Dakota Dunes. The business become a staple within the Dakota Dunes community for people to get their morning fix of caffeine, a meeting place for friends or even a quiet space to sit down and think or work.
Huskies finish regular season 8-0

For the first time in Elk Point-Jefferson history, the Husky football team has finished the regular season 8-0 with their 28-14 victory Friday, Oct. 14 over Bridgewater- Emery/Ethan (BEE).
Stark, Cross headed to state meet

Happily, no Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies were carried off by the gusty winds on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Class A Region 3 meet in Vermillion. With teams including Beresford, Dakota Valley, Vermillion, Lennox, Canton, Ethan/Parkston, Parker, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Elk Point-Jefferson, Wagner, Hanson and Sanborn Central/ Woonsocket, this region is known as the most competitive in the State of South Dakota.
Huskies defeat the Eagles, take 4th in tourney

The Irene -Wakonda Eagles soared back home after the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies decimated them in Elk Point Oct. 13 – 25-11; 25-4; 25-14. Bentlee Kollbaum led the Husky offense with 11 kills. Ashley Brewer had 7 kills on the night and was closely followed by Natalie Heuertz at 6. The Huskies showed their strength from the serving line as the team had 14 aces on the night. Danica Torrez led the way at 5 ace serves followed by Alyssa Chytka at 4, Heuertz 3 and Kollbaum with 2. Chytka recorded 15 digs. Sophia Giorgio had 27 assists on the night.
Memorial wall up at historical museum

In 2020, the Union County Historical Museum was looking to replace the bricks on the barn on West Main Street in Elk Point. However, the original plan of putting the bricks on the barn wasn’t able to be accomplished.

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Kual, Meyer reign over 2023 Dakota Valley Homecoming

Homecoming coronation for Dakota Valley was held in the Performing Arts Center on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The evening was hosted by freshmen Asher Pfiefer and Coryn Kimbell who served as the masters of ceremonies. Each high school grade performed a skit prior to the introductions of the 2023 homecoming court.

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Moore, Heuertz reign over 2023 EPJ Homecoming

The lights shown bright as this year’s stars of Elk Point-Jefferson’s Homecoming took to the stage Monday, Sept. 11 for Coronation. Dressed up in their finest, they awaited the news of who would be crowned this year’s King and Queen.

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EPJ Husky golf competes in Vermillion

Tuesday’s [Sept. 5] duel in Vermillion had the Tanagers beating the EPJ golf team by 10 strokes.

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Dakota Valley Panthers win three straight sets

All of the varsity Panther volleyball players would see time on the court versus the Beresford Watchdogs on Tuesday, Sept. 5. It was a home contest that had Dakota Valley winning 3 straight sets to take the match.

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Huskies take on Trojans, C-Hawks

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies came away with their first win of the season on the road against the West Central Trojans Sept. 5.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Husky runners continue to improve

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies continued to work on improving their overall times in Canton Sept. 5.

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From the Desk – Community use of the EPJ facilities

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District believes that opportunities for student participation in activities is central to the growth and development of the children in our community. While we cannot provide and oversee all activities that could exist for our students to participate in, we are blessed as a community to have many talented and dedicated individuals that are willing to share their…

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CNOS Sports Medicine’s team approach offering fall sports injury screenings, concussion clinic

It’s the time of year when school sports are in full swing. Area athletes can be treated and recover from a potential injury with free sports injury screenings and a concussion clinic offered at CNOS’s Dakota Dunes location ONLY.

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Rounds encourages seniors to submit applications

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is currently accepting applications from high school seniors who are looking to attend a U.S.

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Coaches comments from Sioux Valley football

It was a great game against a really good team. Came down to a couple of plays on both sides of the ball that if we convert or get a stop it’s a different ball game.

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