Dakota Valley sends two to state tournament

Region 2A wrestling took place on Friday, February 21, 2025 for the Panthers. They hit the mats in Brandon against strong competition.

DDCID discusses levee repair

On January 21, 2025 the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (DDCID) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 pm.

Six EPJ Huskies punch their ticket to state

An incredible day was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling squad as they competed at the Region 2B tournament on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

School board discusses more remodeling

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened in its regular session on February 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM, hosted in the high school study hall.

Frigid temperatures adjust schedules

Many schools already had Monday, February 17, 2025 off due to the President’s Day holiday.

County approves contracts with RTI

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota.

EPJ at Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Some Elk Point-Jefferson students took the literal plunge on Saturday, February 15, 2025 to benefit Special Olympic athletes from throughout South Dakota.

Irby new Dakota Dunes CID finance officer

To start off the year for 2025, the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) welcomed Katelyn Irby into the fold as their finance officer. She has been at this role now for over six weeks, but was already a familiar face to many in the community.

Bridge closures scheduled for Interstate 29 at exits 9 and 15

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, a repair project is planned for two bridges over Interstate 29 at exits 9 and 15 near Jefferson and Elk Point. Work is set to begin at exit 9, and it is projected to start at exit 15 by late April. The project will include joint replacement, bearing replacement, abutment repair, box girder end repair, approach cold milling, asphalt concrete resurfacing, and guardrail resetting.