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Nature camps at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Nature campers, Jody Moats and interns all play with a large parachute for a fun game during the “Wild for Wetlands” camp on June 19, 2025.
Fourth annual Pink in the Park

On June 7th, the city park in Elk Point welcomed the community for the 4th annual Pink in the Park, an event hosted by the Pink Ladies, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals facing can
WWII vet Thorton on Honor Flight

On June 3, 2025, North Sioux City resident Leo Thorton, a World War II Navy veteran, embarked on a meaningful journey as part of the Midwest Honor Flight, a program dedicated to honoring veterans by providing them with an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and reflect on their service.
NSC library foaming good fun

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DV attends Clay Target League State Championships

The Dakota Valley trap team was in Aberdeen for the Clay Target League State Championships on June 6-8, 2025. Panther competitors included: Colby Mullin, Sam Chartier, Claire Wiebelhaus, Garrett Wiebelhaus, Andrew Derochie, A.J. Cheever and Grayson Duhaime.

EPJ students join All-State Chorus, earn top ratings

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, November 13, 2025

All-State Chorus for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) took place on November 1, 2025 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The best high school singers from throughout the Mount Rushmore state were together for this annual event with a full day of rehearsal also happening on October 31, 2025.

Council denies variance

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Nov. 3 with Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presiding.

Jefferson reviews election law changes

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Jefferson City Council met Nov. 3 to discuss infrastructure planning, legal questions surrounding HB 1130, and ongoing cleanup efforts at a Main Street trailer property.

Veterans Day

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.

DDCID board reviews speed

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, November 6, 2025

To end the month of October, two meetings were held by the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID). A regular meeting occurred on October 20, 2025 and a special meeting happened on October 27, 2025.

Assembly to honor local service members

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A Veterans Day assembly will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov.

EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Huskies deferred at the coin toss which meant the Cossacks of Sioux Valley (SV) started with the ball for the 11B quarterfinals of postseason football. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was hosting the big game on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The winner would advance to the semifinals and the loser’s season would end.

EPJ to host Veterans Day program

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Elk Point-Jefferson High School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Wendling, Breed close out final season with DVXC

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Runners for the Dakota Valley cross country (XC) team gathered one more time, on October 28, 2025, for the team’s year-end banquet. The event was hosted by head coach Tiffany Wendling and assistant coach Phil Breed in the Panther’s high school commons. Student athletes plus their families were in attendance.

County eyes bridge grant

Shannon Jost

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 28 at the courthouse in Elk Point, approving staffing changes at the jail, holiday closures, and a bridge improvement grant application during a regular session attended by Commissioners Peggy Ustad, Michael Dailey and Robert Ballard.

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Nature camps at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Fourth annual Pink in the Park

WWII vet Thorton on Honor Flight

NSC library foaming good fun

DV attends Clay Target League State Championships

EPJ students join All-State Chorus, earn top ratings

Council denies variance

Jefferson reviews election law changes

Veterans Day

DDCID board reviews speed

Assembly to honor local service members

EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

EPJ to host Veterans Day program

Wendling, Breed close out final season with DVXC

County eyes bridge grant

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