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    Hanson retires after 22 years of military service

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    November 11 – Veterans Day, a day to remember all of those who served for the United States of America. However, for one local veteran, this Veterans Day weekend will be one he never forgets.

    Council discusses three properties

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    Different properties throughout Jefferson were discussed by the Jefferson City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 6.

    VanRooyan receives women’s volleyball award

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) held its women’s volleyball awards night on the eve of the 2023 conference postseason tournament. The awards were held at the Goss Opera House in downtown Watertown, where three Dakota State University athletes received honors during the presentation – Sydney Schell, Kate VanRooyan and Madalyn Groft.

    DV Cast bring PUFFS to life at the Performing Arts Center

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    Hundreds sat in the audience of the Performing Arts Center at Dakota Valley to watch the high school’s performance of PUFFS on November 10 and 11. To say all were entertained would be an understatement.

    Christmas at the Homestead a yearly tradition

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    Many attended Christmas at the Homestead, on Nov. 11, as the gorgeous weather contributed to a beautiful Saturday. All decorated for the holidays, volunteers were on-hand to show off Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve.

    New asset to benefit the community

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    A recent trip to Montreal, Canada was made to benefit the residents of the Dakota Valley Emergency Services District. North Sioux City Fire Chief Bill Pappas and Assistant Chief Jim Christenson travelled to Montreal to retrieve the newest asset to the district’s fleet – a new ambulance.

    Pack the Dome: Huskies head to state championship

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies did it again. It was a match-up of last year’s state tournament game in Winner on Friday, Nov. 3 as the Huskies challenged the undefeated Warriors on their home field. The long drive didn’t hinder the Huskies though as they fought to keep their state run alive.

    Jacobs – Proud to be a Vietnam veteran

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    November 11 is an occasion to honor veterans who have served in war on behalf of the United States. The selfless duty of others allows America to be a land full of freedom. Tom Jacobs, of McCook Lake, knows this more than many as his duty of military service took him to Vietnam during wartime.

    Following in her role models’ footsteps

    News Staff
    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    Growing up different people influence others making them look up to them as role models. This could be a family member, teacher, celebrity or just anyone. For Caroline Raymond, first grade teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson, she had three role models that she tries to live like every day.
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