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Carter Langle was the lone Huskies to represent Elk Point-Jefferson at the State A Boys Golf Tournament in Aberdeen Oct. 3 and 4. Not only did Langle show up at state and garnish a 14th place finish, he also moved up in the Elk Point-Jefferson record books.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Husky football team added another win to their record overpowering Tri-Valley Mustangs Oct. 7 at home.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Husky volleyball team dominated the court this week in their match-ups between Viborg-Hurley Oct. 4 and Tri-Valley Oct. 7. The Huskies travelled to Viborg to take on the Cougars. The Cougars made the Huskies earn their win, by taking a set from them as the Huskies won 3-1: 20-25; 25-22; 25-16; 25-15. The offense was strong with the Huskies sending over 9 serve aces. The Huskies were led by Sophia Giorgio with 3 and Alyssa Chytka, Bentlee Kollbaum and Danica Torrez each with 2.

Even with the top boy runner in the Conference (Joe Cross) injured, the Huskies Cross Country team had a successful day in Elk Point Thursday, Oct. 6. Many runners achieved personal records on the perfect day for a meet.

The latest Fire Loss in the U.S. report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows the largest number of home fire deaths since 2007, ref lecting a 14-year high. According to the report, people are more likely to die in a reported home fire today than in 1980. These statistics underscore a concerning trend: While the number of U.S. home fires has continued to decline over time, the home fire death rate has stagnated in recent years, with annual spikes like the most recent one seen in 2021.

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The 2023 South Dakota State Park annual entrance licenses are now available. If you don’t have a current entrance license, it’s a great opportunity to buy now for over 19 months of access for just $36. The 2023 licenses are valid now until May 19, 2024.

Beginning Oct. 3, students may apply to South Dakota’s public universities and colleges free of charge through November. During the free application period, the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) encourages South Dakota high school students to explore and apply to any of the participating post-secondary schools.