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Johnson meets DV students for Q&A

Dakota Valley high schoolers gathered in the Panther theater room on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 to participate in a question and answer session with South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. An estimated 75 pupils, mostly upperclassmen, were in attendance. All members of Dakota Valley’s student council organization were onhand.
EPJ students pitch in at KC fish fry

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In memory of Sheriff Limoges

Family and friends gathered Friday morning at the Union County Courthouse to dedicate a memorial bench honoring longtime Sheriff Dan Limoges on the second anniversary of his passing. The bench, crafted by Davis IronWorks of Irene, South Dakota, was installed outside the courthouse as a permanent tribute to Limoges, who served as Union County sheriff for 33 years and was widely regarded as a steady leader and mentor in South Dakota law enforcement.
Stabe earns state Outstanding Biology Teacher award

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Karlene Stabe was named the 2026 Outstanding Biol‑ogy Teacher, by the South Dakota Science Teaching Association (SDSTA), dur‑ing a professional develop‑ment conference that hap‑pened on February 5-7, 2026. Recognition for Stabe came at the annual STEM ED Conference, in Huron, South Dakota, which is hosted by SDSTA as well as the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SDCTM).
A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

As February reminds us to appreciate what we love, I’ve been reflecting on what makes North Sioux City such a special place to live and lead. Although my wife and I made the move to North Sioux City in 2022, I’ve been familiar with the area for a long time.

Huskies hang tough in competitive weekend series

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 15, 2026

Three close games for Elk Point-Jefferson baseball made for lots of time on the field. It was a doubleheader versus Winner/ Colome on Saturday, May 9, 2026 and then a contest versus top ranked Vermillion on Sunday, May 10th. Unfortunately, a trio of losses occurred for the Huskies. Two of their battles came down to a deficit of 3 runs or less.

EPJ homers early but Beresford rallies late

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 15, 2026

With over a week of no games, the Elk Point-Jefferson softball team was ready to take the field versus the Watchdogs of Beresford on May 8, 2026. Both rosters came into the contest with competitive records and solid Class A rankings.

Union County prepares for June 2 primary

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 15, 2026

County‑Level Contested Races Union County voters will see several contested races on the June 2, 2026, primary ballot, according to the official publication bal‑lots released by the Union County Auditor and the South Dakota Secretary of State. The Republican primary includes competi‑tive races for sheriff, regis‑ter of deeds, three county commission districts and multiple legislative seats.

Memorial Day services

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 15, 2026

Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 25, in Jefferson and Elk Point to honor those who died in military service. The first ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

Jefferson approves Allard memorial

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Jefferson City Council ac‑cepted a donated memorial statue for the Main Street pocket park and delayed action on a proposed text‑alert system during its May 4 meeting at City Hall. Council President Michael Stokely led the meeting with mem‑bers Mark LaF‑leur, John Lok‑horst and Martin Nelkie present.

Panthers post strong showing at back‑to‑back invites

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Panther girls golf team continued their stellar play as they took runner-up at the Vermillion Invite on May 4, 2026. Addicyn Sailer was a medalist for Dakota Valley (DV). She shot a personal best of 71 which was -1 under par.

Council backs replat

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Elk Point City Council moved through a light agenda May 4, ap‑proving a survey replat and renewing a slate of malt beverage licenses for the coming year. Mayor Deb McCreary led the meeting, with council members Brian Abraham, Renee Irwin, Ben Irlbeck, Meghan Aus‑tad and Kris Hurlbert present.

EP Fire Class of ’26 aces state practicals

News Staff

Friday, May 8, 2026

DV 4x100 sets record, wins Howard Wood

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 8, 2026

Senior night and the opportunity to host was slated for Dakota Valley (DV) track and field on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Rain held off until towards the end of the meet and the chilly temperatures never slowed down the Panthers.

Panthers sweep Class AA foes at Sherman Park

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 8, 2026

A doubleheader in Sioux Falls, at Sherman Park, happened for the Dakota Valley softball team on May 1, 2026. They were playing against larger Class AA schools, but did not back down on their way to 2 wins.

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Johnson meets DV students for Q&A

EPJ students pitch in at KC fish fry

In memory of Sheriff Limoges

Stabe earns state Outstanding Biology Teacher award

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

Huskies hang tough in competitive weekend series

EPJ homers early but Beresford rallies late

Union County prepares for June 2 primary

Memorial Day services

Jefferson approves Allard memorial

Panthers post strong showing at back‑to‑back invites

Council backs replat

EP Fire Class of ’26 aces state practicals

DV 4x100 sets record, wins Howard Wood

Panthers sweep Class AA foes at Sherman Park

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