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Huskies show fight in Wagner, Ponca contests

Kelly Riibe
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Red Raiders of Wagner were visiting the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The game was close with the Huskies clawing for the lead, however ultimately it would end in a 54-61 loss.

EP Council OKs modest electric rate hike

Shannon Jost
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Elk Point City Council advanced several major purchases, addressed rising electric costs and approved a series of annual contracts during its Jan. 14 regular meeting at City Hall.

Horizon Health reaches quality care milestones

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Horizon Health Elk Point has reached quality care milestones to earn recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program for delivering high-quality, patient- centered care.

EPJ rallies community support for The Warming Shelter

Kelly Riibe
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The generous spirit of the Elk Point-Jefferson community and Husky student council meant great things for The Warming Shelter in Sioux City, Iowa. From December 8-12, 2025 the EPJ Huskies took part in their first ever “Generosity Week”. During this time there were totes set out around the high school encouraging students to drop off donated winter clothing for the benefit of The Warming Shelter.

Elk Point Chamber to host District 17 cracker barrel

Shannon Jost
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Elk Point Chamber is inviting the public to hear directly from their state lawmakers later this month during a Legislative Cracker Barrel scheduled as part of the 2026 South Dakota legislative session.

County approves salaries, and appointments

Shannon Jost
Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Union County Commission opened the new year Tuesday with a full reorganization session, approving 2026 salaries, confirming dozens of annual appointments and setting polling places for the upcoming election cycle during a wide‑ranging meeting at the courthouse. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Mike Dailey, Bob Ballard, Tom Kimmel and Peg Ustad were present for the 8:30 a.m. meeting.

DV posts four medalists at Floyd Farrand Invitational

Kelly Riibe
Thursday, January 15, 2026
To end the year, Dakota Valley wrestled in the 2025 Floyd Farrand Boys Invitational, in Sioux Falls, on December 30th. Top competitors from central and eastern South Dakota were in attendance. The Panthers finished 10th in team placing as they squared off against 21 different schools.

Panthers notch two decisive wins to start 2026

Kelly Riibe
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Panther boys basketball closed out 2025 with a win and began 2026 with another victory to set a good tone for the rest of the season. Dakota Valley played in the Parkston Classic on December 30, 2025. Then it was a long road the next week as the roster was in West River to face Lakota Tech.

DV girls surge past MCM, HCC to remain unbeaten

Kelly Riibe
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Undefeated was how the Dakota Valley girls basketball team closed out 2025 and began 2026. On December 30, 2025 they beat McCook Central/ Montrose (MCM) in the Parkston Classic. Then they crossed the river to Nebraska on January 2, 2026 for another Panther victory. This time versus Hartington Cedar Catholic.
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