Great Conference showing by EPJ Huskies

The Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers had a great showing at the DAK-12 Conference meet at Dakota Valley Jan. 21. Luke Swatek (120) had a fourth place finish; Noah Mc-Dermott (195) and Noah Thooft (220) garnered 2nd place finishes at the meet and Lucas Hueser (152) brought home the gold.

Noem announces bill to eliminate sales tax on groceries

Governor Kristi Noem, Representative Mary Fitzgerald and Senator John Wiik announced HB 1075, which will deliver the largest tax cut in South Dakota history by eliminating the sales tax on groceries. This proposal would put $102 million back in the pockets of South Dakotans.

Elk Point ambulance to receive new equipment

Due to a newly funded program through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and South Dakota general fund dollars, the Elk Point Community Ambulance will receive new equipment. Through the grant and funds granted by Governor Kristi Noem, a total $1.7 million are available to ambulance services across the state. On Jan. 27, the Elk Point ambulance will receive Telemedicine in Motion through Avel eCare.

2022 Southern Union County Leader-Courier Review

Southern Union County Leader-Courier was there to cover it all. January The year began with the Union County Board of County Commissioners needing to redefi ne the lines of their districts due to the 2020 census.

Delgado undefeated at dual

The Panther ladies wrestled in Madison on Tuesday, Jan. 17 versus the Bulldogs as well as opponents from Dell Rapids.

Dakota Valley Panthers continue to improve

The wrestlers for Dakota Valley had a long road trip on Tuesday, Jan. 17 as the team travelled to Madison for varsity duals versus Dell Rapids and the Madison Bulldogs. Great bouts were held, but the Panthers fell short in team scoring to both opponents.

Dakota Valley Boys 10-0 for the season

The Dakota Valley boys basketball team remained undefeated after beating the Tri-Valley Mustangs at home on Friday, Jan. 20 and then trampling the Cossacks of Sioux Valley at the Corn Palace on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Panther girls garner back-to-back victories

Back-to-back game days meant back-to-back victories for the Dakota Valley girls basketball team on Friday, Jan 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21. The Panthers took down the Tri-Valley Mustangs at home on the 21st and then travelled to Irene-Wakonda to beat Scotland.

Dakota Valley Spelling Bee winners

Dakota Valley’s PTO coordinated the elementary school’s spelling bee contests on Tuesday, Jan 17. Students in grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd competed for a chance at a 1st place trophy.