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    CONGRATULATIONS!

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    History was made by the Dakota Valley (DV) girls soccer team on Saturday, October 17, 2026 as they defeated the Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) to win the Class A championship. The exciting showdown came down to penalty kicks after the match was tied in regulation 1-1.

    Panthers punch tickets to state at Region 3A meet

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    A weather delay had the Panthers in a holding pattern for the 2026 Regions 3A meet in Lennox, South Dakota. The contest was originally scheduled for varsity and junior varsity on Thursday, October 15, 2026. However, wet conditions caused concerns at the course site, Lenkota Golf Course, and ultimately pushed the meet back a whole day. It also limited races to varsity 5Ks only.

    DDCID advances TIF, drainage and 2027 budget plans

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    As summer came to a close, the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) held their regularly scheduled meetings in August and September. Old and new business was discussed as well as treasury reports and agendas. Both meetings began at 6 pm and were held at 335 Sioux Point Road.

    DVSD moves ahead with heat pump design work

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    Dakota Valley School District will move ahead with design work for heat pump improvements at the upper elementary/ middle school following action by the School Board during its Oct. 12 meeting.

    Panthers battle Dell Rapids in home finale

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    Dakota Valley (DV) hosted the Quarriers of Dell Rapids for the final home game of the regular season on Friday, October 16, 2026. Prior to kickoff, the Panthers took time to celebrate the seniors on the team for all of their leadership and commitment to the sport.

    EPJ sweeps Kingsley-Pierson, battles at DAK XII tourney

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    The Huskies hosted a Nebraska opponent on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Cardinals from South Sioux City (SSC) were in town and gave Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) a volleyball thriller as the match went to a full 5 sets before a winner was determined.

    Huskies roll past Wagner, enter playoffs unbeaten

    Kelly Riibe
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    The unstoppable force that is Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) football could not be stopped by the Wagner Raiders on Friday, October 16, 2026. On the road, the Huskies showcased dominance as they defeated Wagner by a score of 27-8. This kept EPJ at a perfect record and as the #1 seed in 11B high school football for South Dakota’s postseason.

    EPJ weighs budget options as enrollment dips

    Shannon Jost
    Friday, October 23, 2026
    Elk Point-Jefferson School District officials will take a closer look at the budget in the coming months after student enrollment came in lower than anticipated for the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Philip Schonebaum told the School Board during its Oct.
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