Mueller: Teamwork until the end

Christian Mueller knows all about teamwork on the football or baseball fields. How everyone involved contributes toward the end goal. Now, he continues learning about teamwork, but in a manufactoring perspective instead of winning a game.

Blue Tequila opens in Elk Point

Blue Tequila officially opened its new location, 105 W. Main Street, in Elk Point Dec. 6. Due to not yet having phone or internet services, they were only able to accept cash payments for the first week. A temporary phone number (605-205-0367) was issued to place to go orders until services are installed.

Council approves amendments

Two major ordinances were approved at the Elk Point City Council meeting Dec. 5.

Orioles peck at Panthers; trampled by Titans

It was a close away game for the Dakota Valley girls varsity basketball roster as they fell short to Lennox 4550 on Tuesday, Dec. 6th.

Panthers claw at Titans

The first basketball game of the season for the Panther boys was an away contest versus Tea Area Friday, Dec. 9. Dakota Valley came ready to play and ready to win as they controlled the game for all 4 quarters to beat the Titans 67-43.

Spreading Kindness and Cheer with Inclusive Behaviors

We take pride at Dakota Valley in that we teach students from elementar y all the way through high school to be kind to their friends. We would like to say that this occurs 100 percent of the time. However, the truth is that many times students feel lonely, left out or outright excluded from their peers at school. In a world where children are bombarded with YouTube

Readership survey demonstrates newspapers’ reach

South Dakotans depend on their local community newspaper to keep them informed and connected and here are the facts. • Every month, 574,000 consumers – or 83 percent of South Dakota adults – read the local newspaper in print or online.

Dakota Valley MS/HS hold Winter Concerts

Band Director Daryl Jessen and Choir Director Kari Wilmes conducted multiple students from 7th grade to 12th grade in the Performing Arts Center at Dakota Valley’s Winter Band & Vocal Concert on Dec. 2.

DV Panthers battle Iowa

The Panther wrestling team had their _rst school competition of the season Saturday, Dec. 3 at MOC-Floyd Valley in Orange City, IA. In addition to MOC-FV, the Panthers also dualed with two other Iowa schools. They were Spirit Lake Park and West Lyon.

Metros Harder makes final goal in shootout

Sioux City Metros Varsity kicked off a road trip to Waterloo, IA with a 5-2 win Sat. Nov. 26. They would end the weekend Nov. 27 defeating the Warriors 6-2. The JV would split the weekend with a 1-2 loss Saturday and 3-1 win Sunday.