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Huskies begin track season with record breaking speeds

The Dan Lennon Invite at the University of South Dakota opened this year’s track season for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on March 19. The Huskies started off well as sophomore Lauren McDermott broke a school record in the 60 meter hurdles with a 9.60 second finish.
First place honors awarded to Panther Jazz Band

Jazz band members for the Panthers brought home first place honors from the University of South Dakota Jazz Band Festival in Vermillion on Tuesday, March 19. “This was a very tough contest as some of the top Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota jazz bands were there,” detailed DV band director Daryl Jessen.
Building demolition begins in NSC

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Quiz Bowl grabs the silver

The Panthers played host to the DAK-XII Conference Quiz Bowl meet on Monday, March 18. Dakota Valley also earned runner-up honors at the round-robin style tournament.
Bank robbed in North Sioux City

A 44-year-old Sioux City male has been charged in the attempted robbery of a North Sioux City bank on March 12. Around 2:30 p.m., a man identified as Dennis John Manchester walked into Liberty National Bank, located at 113 Military Road, and handed the teller a note and brandished a weapon.

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EPJ Huskies dominate CWL advance to semifinals

The Elk Point-Jefferson football team was in for a Halloween treat on Thursday, October 31, 2024 as they secured a playoff victory versus Clark/Willow Lake (CWL). The win extended EPJ’s season and advanced the team to the state semifinals.

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Trick or Treat Fun

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Youth discipleship members volunteer

Youth discipleship members from Elk Point-Jefferson and Dakota Valley met in Sioux City on Wednesday, October 30 to pack food totes for students in need. The middle schoolers, all parishioners from St. Joseph’s in Elk Point, St. Peter’s in Jefferson or St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes, were a great help to the nonprofit.

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Panthers continue to roll, ready for postseason

The Panthers jumped to a monster lead in their 1st set versus the Tea Titans on Monday, October 28, 2024. Up 13-6 gave the Panthers an excellent start to the evening.

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Competition cheer performs well at state contest

The South Dakota High School Activities Association held the 2024 state contest for competition cheer on October 25-26, 2024 in Rapid City. Dakota Valley was in attendance with others from Class A who all performed on Friday, October 25. The event was held in Rapid City at the Summit Arena in The Monument.

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County discusses District 3 vacancy

On October 29, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session, with key members including Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Peggy Ustad, and Tom Kimmel present. The session began with a motion proposed by Commissioner Dailey and seconded by Commissioner Kimmel to approve the meeting agenda. An amendment was introduced to remove the Cup of Joy LLC’s Liquor…

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DV Cross Country Academic All-State

The 2024 Panther Cross Country team had 4 student athletes make Academic All-State for the 2024 season. They were: Jack Brown, Brayden Hamm, Sophia Redler and David Thieman. In order to qualify for Academic All-State honors, these Panthers had to meet certain criteria as put forth by the South Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

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Elk Point-Jefferson All Choir Concert

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Dakota Valley battles Dell Rapids in tough season ending loss

The Panthers went to Dell Rapids for playoff action in high school football on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A Halloween contest on the road had the Panthers working hard against an opponent they had beat earlier in the season. However, the Quarriers were out for revenge and also brought their best game.

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Lady Huskies take down Vermillion Tanagers

For Elk Point-Jefferson’s last volleyball match of the regular season, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, they had to travel to Vermillion to take on the Tanagers. The Huskies did not mess around at all during the away contest as they swept Vermillion in epic fashion.

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