EPJ Huskies go 1-1 during weekend contests

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies played two contests with varying results on April 28 and 30. Starting off the weekend, the Huskies went up against the Canton C-Hawks in an away game.

Elk Point - Jefferson golfs at Dakota Valley Invite

Dakota Valley hosted their _rst golf meet of the season at the Two Rivers Golf Course Monday, April 24. It was Elk Point-Jefferson’s _rst 18-hole event.

Homeruns plentiful for lady Huskies last week

The Huskies decided it was time act like it was a Homerun Derby during their last week of softball games. Multiple players for Elk Point-Jefferson were speeding around the bases after their crack of the bats and seeing homeplate as a result.

Huskies compete at DV Invite

On Tuesday, April 26, the EPJ track girls and boys made the short drive to North Sioux City to participate in the Dakota Valley Invite. This meet was highly competitive in some of the events with the addition of top-tier teams. The ten teams at the Invite were Sioux Falls Christian, Dakota Valley, Elk Point-Jefferson, Canton, Dell Rapids, South Sioux City, Tea Area, West Central, Lennox, and Vermillion.

Curry and McDermott excel in Yankton

On Thursday, April 27 the EPJ Huskies Boys and Girls Track teams headed west to Yankton to compete in the First Dakota Relays. With 17 teams in participation, the day promised to be highly competitive. The chilly, windy and rainy weather conditions, coupled with the meet being over nine hours long, made this not only a test of speed, endurance or strength, but also of fortitude!

Caring Committee hosts PBJ Run

Immanuel Lutheran’s Caring Committee is collecting shelf-stable foods for children for the upcoming summer months. For children that might be making their own lunches throughout the summer, the committee is seeking donation items such as Spaghetti Os, canned pastas, Ramen noodles, microwaveable macaroni & cheese, toaster pastries, cereals, or anything that can be easily prepared.

CNOS announces grand opening for new imaging center

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 new imaging center is a significant milestone for CNOS patient care,” said Steve DeVoe, Chief Operating Officer at CNOS.

Noem announces additional funding for apprenticeship programs

Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) announced additional financial assistance for businesses and apprentices to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs. The effort will invest $7.9 million over three years to administer apprenticeship grants.