City to take down ash trees

After careful consideration, the Elk Point City Council decided they would take down the ash trees throughout the city, instead of treating them. This is in relation to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), which infests the ash trees and ends up killing the tree. EAB has been detected in nearby communities including Dakota Dunes, Sioux Falls, Worthing, Canton and Lennox.

 

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Union Bean Coffee set to open May 1

Union Bean Coffee Shop is scheduled to open its doors on May 1. They will offer a wide variety of coffees, espressos and other specialty coffee drinks including lattes and cappuccinos.

 

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Lady Huskies hold heads high after tough loss

With a devastat ing loss, the Huskies held their heads high and played with heart throughout the contest against West Central April 15 at home. The Trojans took the game in 4 short innings, holding the Huskies to zero while putting up 5 runs in the 1st and 2nd and 4 runs in the 3rd and 4th to take the game 18-0.

 

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Elk Point-Jefferson Baseball has dominating wins

It was a great week to be a Husky on the baseball field as they continued their winning streak in dominating fashion. On April 19, the CHawks of Canton visited Husky territory to fly home a few feathers short.

 

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District 17 Legislative candidate arrested

Robin J. Schiro of Elk Point, who is seeking a seat as the District 17 State House of Representatives, was arrested on Wednesday, April 10 on charges of Obstructing Officer, Jailer, Firefighter.

 

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Hanson, Meyer reign over Prom

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Sundstrom’s 70-plus year membership celebrated

On April 8, 2024, the Alcester American Legion Post 86 celebrated it’s long time member, former Navy First Class Hospital Corpsman Charles “Chuck” Sundstrom for 72 years of membership in the American Legion. Sundstrom is a Korean War Veteran and served in the Navy from 1951-1955.

 

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New restaurant opens in North Sioux City

Walking into the newest restaurant in North Sioux City isn’t like walking into a business. It feels more like coming home. The homey atmosphere paired with smiles and greetings of welcome by the staff, have customers instantly at ease.

 

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Betsworth takes 1st place

The Panther girls golf team was at Beresford on Tuesday, April 9 for the first meet of the season. Dakota Valley scored well with 8th grader Katie Betsworth taking 1st place individually and the varsity team placing 3rd out of the 5 schools in attendance.

 

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