Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

Murder suspect apprehended

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 18, 2023

According to the Union County Sheriff’s Department the suspect wanted in a Dakota Dunes murder was apprehended in Mexico, not far from the border on May 12. Authorities stated Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales was expelled from Mexico and turned over to the U.S.

CNOS holds grand opening for new imaging center

News Staff

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Area patients now have even more options for life saving diagnostic tools thanks to CNOS and the new Imaging Center expansion at their Dakota Dunes Clinic location. The grand opening for the expansion was held May 9.

Elk Point-Jefferson holds district awards ceremony

News Staff

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District held its annual awards ceremony for staff, April 28. The following staff were recognized: • Retirements: Toni Hall – 29 years of service to EPJ and Jefferson schools.

Seeing double this Mother’s Day and graduation weekend

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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.

EPJ has 4 podium finishes, breaks 3 school records Howard Wood

Steve Cross

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The EPJ Huskies Track teams sent 11 athletes to the Howard Wood Dakota Relays in Sioux Falls. This elite twoday event on May 5 and 6 features track and field athletes from the surrounding states. Although the forecast called for storms on both days, both days went off without a hitch.

Husky Girls place 3rd at Beresford Lions Invite

Steve Cross

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The EPJ Husky track teams were one of six teams present at the Beresford Lions Invite along with West Central, Canton, Tea Area, Beresford and Vermillion. With yet another windy day, the conditions were great for the short sprints with a strong north tailwind, and rough for the longer races with the vicious headwind on the back stretch.

Golfers continue to improve scores

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies continue to improve their golf game as the season continues. There haven’t been very many nice days for the meets where the wind is steady or non-existent and the weather cooperates.