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Local teenager making a difference

Danica Euliss, a Dakota Valley High School junior, has accomplished something remarkable this summer. She was accepted into and successfully completed the FBI Youth Leadership Program (YLP) in Quantico, VA. This prestigious program, offered by the FBI National Academy Associates, is designed to nurture exceptional young leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills to positively impact the world.
DV cross county teams show strength, finish well

The Dakota Valley varsity cross country team saw success for both the girls and the boys on August 30, 2024 in Beresford. It was a huge meet with over 30 teams in attendance and more than 600 runners racing. Individual medals were awarded to the top 20 place winners.
Pedaling into Labor Day weekend

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Carter wins South Dakota Senior Games 5K

In a thrilling finish at the South Dakota Senior Games, Darrel Carter emerged victorious in the 5K race, clinching first place in the 65-69 age bracket on August 10 in Pierre. Carter’s remarkable win came down to the wire, as he crossed the finish line just one second ahead of his closest competitor. This incredible achievement has brought recognition to Carter and opened the door to the prestigious Senior Nationals in Des Moines in July 2025.
Dakota Valley pulls off big win against Dell Rapids

Coming in as the underdog against Dell Rapids, the Panther football team showed up big time on Friday, August 30, 2024. In an away game, Dakota Valley defeated the preseason ranked #2 Quarriers and snapped the 2-season win streak that Dell Rapids had going after winning state in 2022 and 2023.

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Stifel's Kim Cleaver Kletschke named to Forbes' Best-In-State

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) announced that Kim Cleaver Kletschke, Senior Vice President/Investments with the firm’s Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary, was named to Forbes’ 2025 Bestin- State Women Wealth Advisors list.

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County accepts bid to replace courthouse HVAC

On March 18, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting began at 8:30 a.m. and was attended by Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.

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Spring is here

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End of an icon: Spink Cafe is demoed

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EPJ Huskies compete in the Dan Lennon Invitational

Many varsity track and field athletes, from Elk Point-Jefferson, were in Vermillion for the Dan Lennon Class B Invite to kickstart the season. The annual meet happened on March 18, 2025 and was held indoors at the Dakota Dome.

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EPJ Band and Jazz Band perform well

It has been a busy spring and second semester for the Elk Point-Jefferson band students and jazz band members. The Huskies recently performed well in Vermillion, at the Region 1 Solo/Ensemble Contest, on March 12, 2025. Husky band director Preston Pohlman accompanied the EPJ students and was thrilled with the top ratings earned by many of his students.

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Husky GBB Honors

Three Huskies for the 2024/25 girls basketball team earned all-conference honors for their spectacular play this past season. Senior Bentlee Kollbaum and junior Cera Schmitz were named to the DAK 12’s All-Conference 2nd Team. Senior Ashley Brewer secured a spot on the DAK 12’s All-Conference 3rd Team.

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Dakota Valley girls basketball 4th at State Tourney

Dakota Valley girls basketball opened up state tourney play in Spearfish, South Dakota. The Panthers were up against the Sioux Valley Cossacks for their 1st round. The game was played in the evening on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

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Lewis forges relationship with local schools

Lewis Electric, in North Sioux City, has been in business since 1955 and is well known in the tri-state area for their great work and reliability. They are a third generation, family owned company. The owner, Dan Lewis, started working for his family in 1992. He took over operations in 1996 and the company moved to North Sioux City in 2014.

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Union Crossing to bring workforce housing to NSC

Groundbreaking for the Union Crossing Development, in North Sioux City (NSC), took place on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11 am. The ceremony was well attended. Those involved with the project as well as city officials, local area news outlets, the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and members of the community were all present. The NSC police department was on-site to direct traffic for the event which…

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