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Elk Point Chamber to host District 17 cracker barrel

The Elk Point Chamber is inviting the public to hear directly from their state lawmakers later this month during a Legislative Cracker Barrel scheduled as part of the 2026 South Dakota legislative session.
Work continues along Sioux Point Road

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Scouts collect Dunes trees for park mulch

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$A pair of rainbow‑hued sundogs flank the sun over a rural road near Elk Point, S.D., on Dec. 29, 2025. The colorful optical display, caused by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, is known as a parhelion. Sundogs often appear on cold, clear mornings when the sun is low on the horizon. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com$

Rainbow sundogs glow near Elk Point

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DV students bring Broadway energy to ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Dakota Valley’s performing arts center was booked for three nights from April 16-18, 2026 for the high school theater department’s production of Guys and Dolls Jr. Director Jody Robertson brought the show to life with musical direction from Panther choir teacher Kari Wilmes. A cast and crew of over 20 students helped brighten the stage with well acted scenes and fun musical numbers.

Huskies battle in tight doubleheader at Beresford

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

It was a doubleheader for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) baseball on Friday, April 24, 2026. The destination was Beresford and the opponent was Beresford Area which is made up of players from Beresford, Centerville and Alcester-Hudson. Both contests were close, but unfortunately resulted in losses for EPJ by the scores of 5-7 and 3-10.

Huskies’ bats stay hot in busy week of soft ball action

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

A doubleheader happened on Monday, April 20, 2026 for the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) softball team. Despite outstanding hitting, plus a rally in the bottom of the 7th, the Huskies fell to Lennox by a score of 8-10. Up next in the doubleheader was top ranked West Central (WC). An early lead by EPJ happened, but the WC Trojans had big bats in the 4th and 5th innings to defeat EPJ 3-15.

EPJ grows their game with two home meets at The Pointe

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) hit the links twice, on their home course, in mid-April. The Huskies were on familiar territory as solid scores were secured at The Pointe Golf Course on April 21, 2026 and April 23, 2026.

EPJ track delivers PRs, wins across consecutive meets

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Consecutive nights of track and field were on the docket again for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). The team was in Canton on Monday, April 20, 2026. The following day they were at Bon Homme’s meet, in Tyndall, for the Jim Flevares Relays.

Union County Electric powers local traditions with $1,000 donation

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Union County Electric is proud to announce a $1,000 donation to the Union County Fair to support essential infrastructure improvements ahead of this year’s festivities. As a communityfocused cooperative, Union County Electric is committed to investing in the local landmarks that bring neighbors together.

Commissioners OK contracts, adjust property values

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Union County Commission moved quickly through a light agenda Tuesday, approving two property assessment appeals and authorizing contracts tied to upcoming county projects. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Michael Dailey, Bob Ballard and Peggy Ustad opened the April 21 meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Elk Point to host Special Olympics Torch Run on May 11

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 1, 2026

Local law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and community members will take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in Elk Point on Monday, May 11. The event will begin at 11:15 a.m.

Absentee voting now open in Union County as ballots arrive

News Staff

Monday, April 27, 2026

Absentee voting for South Dakota’s June 2 primary election began Monday, April 27, after Union County received its ballots, the county auditor’s office announced.

Panthers notch two mercy‑rule wins behind deep pitching

Kelly Riibe

Friday, April 24, 2026

Strong mound performances by Dakota Valley softball pitchers meant big wins on April 13 and April 14, 2026 as the Panthers took down rivals from the DAK 12 Conference. On Monday, April 13, 2026 it was freshman Brynn Ramos with the start versus Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). Senior Annie Bourne pitched in relief. The pair of hurlers combined for 11 strikeouts in the contest against the EPJ Huskies.

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Elk Point Chamber to host District 17 cracker barrel

Work continues along Sioux Point Road

Scouts collect Dunes trees for park mulch

Rainbow sundogs glow near Elk Point

DV students bring Broadway energy to ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

Huskies battle in tight doubleheader at Beresford

Huskies’ bats stay hot in busy week of soft ball action

EPJ grows their game with two home meets at The Pointe

EPJ track delivers PRs, wins across consecutive meets

Union County Electric powers local traditions with $1,000 donation

Commissioners OK contracts, adjust property values

Elk Point to host Special Olympics Torch Run on May 11

Absentee voting now open in Union County as ballots arrive

Panthers notch two mercy‑rule wins behind deep pitching

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