Brandon Valley Journal

Brandon Valley’s Sidney Thue and India Bradfield (14) fight for a rebound during play against Harrisburg last week. The 5-6 Lady Lynx head to Aberdeen Central this Friday. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:25am

BV takes advantage of Bobcat turnovers, rolls to 64-31 win

The Lady Lynx took advantage of 34 Bobcat turnovers Thursday, and the result was an impressive 64-31 ESD Conference victory.

Kylie Foss makes a drive to the basket. Foss scored four points in the home loss. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:23am

BV girls challenge undefeated Harrisburg

BV wrestlers whoop it up on the sidelines as Lynx heavyweight Sam Lembcke is about to secure a pin – and the team victory – over top-ranked Rapid City Stevens Saturday at the East-West Duals. Photo: Diann Terpstra.

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:18am

Lynx go unscathed at competitive East-West Duals

Aydin Lloyd came off the bench and scored a team-high 23 points in Brandon Valley’s 75-34 win over Brookings last week. The Lynx boys play three games this week. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:11am

Lloyd churns out 23 points against Brookings

Isaac Klinkhammer (152 pounds) wrestles Pierre’s Jack Van Camp in a home dual last week. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:08am

Brandon Valley wrestlers fall to Pierre by two points

It came down to bonus points, and Brandon Valley fell short by a mere two points in a heads-up home dual Jan. 21 against a well-rehearsed the Pierre Governors squad.

Mark Stadem is a finalist for the National Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year. The announcement will be made this July. Jill Meier/File photo

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:06am

Stadem nominated for national COTY

The nation is about to know what Brandon Valley has known all along: Mark Stadem is a coach of “national coach of the year” caliber.

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:58am

Editorial Cartoon: Kobe Bryant

Alissa Kuhn

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:43am

The Lynx Way

Alissa Kuhn joins UNLV dance staff

Newly appointed Minnehaha State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson thanks county commissioners during the Jan. 21 meeting. Johnson was originally named as interim state’s attorney to replace Aaron McGowan in December, and commissioners made that appointment permanent until the next election in November. Dave Baumeister/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:41am

SECOG helps drive revenue to county coffers

SIOUX FALLS – One of the better returns on taxpayer dollars invested by Minnehaha County comes from its association with the Southeastern Council of Governments.

Fred Assam Elementary first graders put their imaginations to work to create the community they envision surrounding the district’s forthcoming elementary school, Sparta Elementary. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:27am

Kids take crack at new school blueprints

Ryan Schellpfeffer asks legislators’ opinion of a bill expanding nurses’ prescriptive privileges Saturday in Brandon. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:19am

Legislators take up transgender, budget issues at local Q&A

Brandon Valley middle and intermediate school students who were selected to the 2020 Middle School All-State Band are (front, from left): Sam Hofer, Tenley Rude, Maya Matthies, Karlee Jones, Will McCarthy, Alexa Christopherson, Autumn Taylor, Jalen Nafziger, Isaac Fode, Emily Outland; (back) Parker Thorsland, Ella Forman, Kalli Rees, Kyra Weiss, Regan Brunkow, Ava Bunkers, Chloe Bills, Lillian Dirksen, Zo Conrad, Camden Coughlin, Matsen Menage. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:11am

BVMS qualifies 21 for All-State Band

Brandon Valley once again set an All-State Band record, qualifying 21 students from Brandon Valley Middle School and Brandon Valley Intermediate School.

Elly Schmitz, a microblading technician, opens Arch Addict on Feb. 1. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:08am

Arch Addict brings microblading to Brandon

Brandon Valley teachers discuss ways to change language in the classroom during a professional development activity that was part of the Jan. 20 teacher in-service. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:06am

BV educators find value in professional development

Brandon Valley educators talked about what they say in the classroom and how they say it at a teacher in-service Jan. 20.

Flanked by Speaker of the House Steve Haaugard and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, Gov. Kristi Noem prepares to deliver the second State of the State address of her administration. Photo: Community News Service

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:10pm

Legislative: State of the State

Governor seeks more business for South Dakota

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson waves, acknowledging a standing ovation he received prior to giving his final State of the Judiciary message to a joint session of the Legislature and a packed gallery. Photo: Community News Service

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:09pm

Legislative: Chief Justice getting ready to turn in his gavel

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 10:46am

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Kylie Foss found herself surrounded by a swarm of Roosevelt Rough Riders in last week’s game. This week, the Lady Lynx hosted undefeated Harrisburg and travel to Brookings Thursday and Sioux Falls Lincoln on Saturday. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 10:18am

Behrens’ 30-point production lifts BV to 58-46 win

The Lady Lynx evened their season mark to 4-4 behind the firepower of freshman Hilary Behrens’ 30-point production in Thursday’s 58-46 road win at Watertown.

Aydin Lloyd puts up a shot at the Sanford Pentagon when the Lynx faced DeLaSalle, Minn. The Lynx boys return to the home floor Thursday night when they host Brookings at 7 p.m. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 10:11am

BV boys fend off pesky Riders in 61-58 win

Brandon Valley faced a tale of two halves in their 61-58 Jan. 14 road win over Sioux Falls Roosevelt.

In the first half, the Lynx could do no wrong.

India Bradfield makes a drive for the basket Jan. 14 as Roosevelt’s Kaela Martinez keeps pace with the Lynx junior. The Rough Riders contained Brandon Valley to six points in both the second and third quarters en route to the 49-44 win. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 10:08am

Roosevelt slips by Lady Lynx on home floor

The Lady Lynx let this one slip away.

But it was not for a lack of trying.

News

Council reconsiders ambulance staffing requirements

SECOG helps drive revenue to county coffers

Kids take crack at new school blueprints

Legislators take up transgender, budget issues at local Q&A

Four arrested on narcotics charges

BVMS qualifies 21 for All-State Band

Who’s up for re-election in 2020?

Arch Addict brings microblading to Brandon

BV educators find value in professional development

Study shows City Hall needs more space

Hansen to join BV Athletic Hall of Fame

Brandon residents bound for Pierre Jan. 29

Sports

BV takes advantage of Bobcat turnovers, rolls to 64-31 win

BV girls challenge undefeated Harrisburg

Lynx go unscathed at competitive East-West Duals

SFL pulls away from BV girls in second half to net 68-53 win

Lynx Paws

Lloyd churns out 23 points against Brookings

Brandon Valley wrestlers fall to Pierre by two points

Stadem nominated for national COTY

Behrens’ 30-point production lifts BV to 58-46 win

Arrows shoot down Lynx boys in ESD meeting

BV boys fend off pesky Riders in 61-58 win

Roosevelt slips by Lady Lynx on home floor

Obituaries

Area Death Notices

Michael Bonciolini, 67

Dean “Mike” Bliek, 56

Norma Kirschenman, 100

Kenny Morse, 65

Doris Scharf, 90

Norman Benson, 87

Area Death Notices

Kathleen MacRunnels, 63

Margaret Frick, 98

Sandra Lee Onnen, 60

Edward Brands, 86

Opinions

Editorial Cartoon: Kobe Bryant

Jill's Journal: Let's get wild this Saturday

2020 SD Legislature: HB 1057 is one of most controversial topics

From the Pulpit: Everybody hurts

Supe's On: STEM brings real world learning into classroom

Editorial Cartoon:

Jill's Journal: Thanks for the credit, Ms. B's

From the Desk: Raising the bar in 2020

From the Pulpit: No division: Wouldn't that be something?

Supe's On: Authentic learning experiences are key in preparing BV students for the future

Jill's Journal: Things I love about Brandon

Editorial Cartoon: Flu

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Photo gallery

A delegation of Midwest Railcar Repair management took the Brandon Valley Journal on a Caribbean cruise Jan. 10–16. The group reports the cruise was a great excursion and a nice break from winter. If you’re venturing out like the Midwest Railcar Repair gang – whether near or far – always remember to pack your hometown newspaper, the Brandon Valley Journal and take us along for the ride. Submitted photo.

Brandon Valley High School history teacher Jeremy Risty was honored as a “Hometown Hero” at the Jan. 3 Sioux Falls Stampede game. Risty is pictured with the Stampede’s Director of Game Day Operations, Cole Ripperda, who is also a former student. Risty was nominated by BVHS EA Micki Leesch for his involvement at the school, Brandon Historical Society and Optimist Club. “Super nice lady!” Risty said, calling the award an “honor.” Submitted photo.