Brandon Valley Journal

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 4:07pm

Brandon Revolving Loan Fund responds to local business needs

A COVID-19 Loan Response program, made possible through Brandon’s Revolving Loan Fund, has been established to help keep local businesses afloat.

Terri Petersen and Lacey Harrington are opening their clothing consignment business, Nyla Jo’s, in Brandon. The mother-daughter partnership remain hopeful they can open the doors by May 15. Submitted photo

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:44pm

Consignment shop, Nyla Jo's, coming to Cedar St.

Terri Petersen and Lacey Ha

Both the Lynx boys and girls may get to play for their respective state titles in June if the Centers for Disease Control eases guidelines on large gatherings. Jill Meier/BV Journal file photo

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:40pm

SDHSSAA prepares for state tourneys, spring sports, arts post-COVID-19

Dana Hess

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:29pm

From the Desk of Jeff Barth: Barth reminds county business can be handled online

We live in unique circumstan

“Social distancing” was the theme during the Tuesday, March 24 Minnehaha County Commission meeting. Only four people were seated at the front, as opposed to the usual seven, to allow for the recommended six feet between each person. In the rest of the room, chairs were spread around in limited areas for the same reason. Dave Baumeister/For the Journal

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:27pm

Commission prioritizes 'social distancing'

SIOUX FALLS – “Social distancing” was in full p

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:57pm

Business Brief: Sickler receives top business development award

Farmers National Company, a farm and ranch management company, an

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:52pm

Talk of the Town

New rules at Brandon Area Food Pantry

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:50pm

Board expects to ratify contract with BVEA in April

Jamie Hult

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:48pm

City implements rebates for high-efficiency toilets

Jill Meier

BV sixth-grader Phin Lawrence and his sister, Paizley, a third grader, tackle schoolwork at the kitchen table last week during the coronavirus-inspired mandatory school closure, which is currently through May 1. Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:17pm

28,000-plus clicks & counting: BV students continue lessons via distance learning

As of last Friday morning, the Brandon Valley S

Valley Springs residents staged a “cruz night” last Wednesday, as residents went out in search of bears and other stuffed animals perched in windows and lawn decor as a way to keep engaged and promote kindness during this trying time. For more photos, visit the photogallery at brandonvalleyjournal.info. Submitted photo

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:11pm

Bears, chalk art & community kindness

Even in this time of mandated social distancing, folks are still

Until the South Dakota met for Veto Day Monday in Pierre, Brandon's municipal election was still on for April 2. Passage of House Bill 1298 postpones all elections in the state currently scheduled from April 14 to May 26. Elections would be rescheduled to a Tuesday in June, and could be set for June 2 to coincide with the state’s primary election. The bill also stipulates that elections should not be held later than July 28. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:08pm

Brandon council declares COVID-19 health emergency; municipal election postponed

Brandon C

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:49pm

Work underway for phase 1 of core area reconstruction

Brandon property owners located in the first ph

The barriers went up at the intersection of Holly and Sioux boulevards Monday morning, as crews began an approximate two-weeks project, which wraps up the Holly Boulevard reconstruction project that began last summer. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:43pm

Intersection closure to last at least two weeks

Construction at the intersection at Holly and S

Francis Phillips, the general manager of Wild Water West Amusement Park in western Minnehaha County, speaks to the County Commission about plans for installing a rollercoaster there. Getting the permit to do this was approved by the Planning and Zoning board earlier in the month, but a neighbor with another business appealed that decision to the entire commission. Photo by Dave Baumeister

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:40pm

County commission tackles COVID-19, census, ‘coasters

Dave Baumeister

On April 14, Brandon residents will decide if they want fireworks to light up the nighttime sky July 3 and 4. Photo by Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:11pm

Law would put projectile fireworks back into play for Brandon

In two weeks, Brandon residents will decide if

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:09pm

City’s first Safety Town coming in June

Jamie Hult

Items pictured are among items that should not be tossed into recyclable bins. Submitted photo

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 1:02pm

Local hauler highlights recycling do's and don'ts

Jill Meier

Father Jeff Norfolk transferred from St.Rose of Lima in Garretson to Risen Savior in Brandon at the start of February. Photo by Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:59pm

Fr. Norfolk takes over pulpit at Risen Savior

Jill Meier • Jamie Hult

Ward 3 candidates TJ Cameron (left) and Jack Parliament took part in a forum Monday evening co-sponsored by the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brandon Valley Journal. Carme Dougherty, chairwoman of the Chamber’s Issues Management Council, was the moderator. The forum can be viewed on the BV Journal’s Facebook page, at 7 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday on the Alliance channels 18 (basic) and 21 (digital), and the Chamber’s YouTube page. Photo by Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:57pm

Forum takes ‘social distancing’ approach

Brandon City Council candidates TJ Cameron and

News

Brandon Revolving Loan Fund responds to local business needs

Consignment shop, Nyla Jo's, coming to Cedar St.

SDHSSAA prepares for state tourneys, spring sports, arts post-COVID-19

Iverson Crossing area residents question after effects of blasting

Commission prioritizes 'social distancing'

SD Dept. of Revenue extends vehicle registration renewals

Business Brief: Sickler receives top business development award

Talk of the Town

Board expects to ratify contract with BVEA in April

City implements rebates for high-efficiency toilets

28,000-plus clicks & counting: BV students continue lessons via distance learning

Sports

Six BV wrestlers named to All-ESD team

BVHS leads All-Metro wrestling team with 8

MAC All-Conference basketball honors announced

State hoops tourneys postponed – for now

Lynx punch return ticket to state tourney behind 52-48 victory

Lynx Paws

Lynx prevail in SoDak 16 for return trip to state

Lady Lynx trounce pair of weekend opponents

Shea guides Lady Lynx to victory on lanes

Lynx Paws

Lynx pull off West River road wins to cap season

Lynx land 2nd place, 2 champs at state wrestling meet

Obituaries

Judy Herting, 72

Arnold P. Callsen, 81

Diane Young, 79

Ruth Schuster, 89

Craig Johnson, 77

Dennis Oakland, 79

Richard L. Harr, 85

Beverly Peterson, 74

R.L. ‘Bud’ Henderschiedt, 82

Mauretta “Skip” Chepa, 90

Area Death Notices

Patricia Ruhberg, 85

Opinions

From the Desk of Jeff Barth: Barth reminds county business can be handled online

Letter to the Editor: Reader suggests library provide curbside service

Letter to the Editor: Parliament pledges to be 'a voice of reason'

From the Pulpit: We cry HOSANNA

Sup's On: BVSD continues on with distance learning plan

Jill's Journal: Life goes on

Priorities considered as state budget is finalized

Sup's On: BVSD continues on with distance learning plan

Jill's Journal: A matter of time and a tripod

Jill's Journal: Unchartered waters

From the Capitol: Protecting our seniors during a pandemic

From the Pulpit: Find peace in chaos

Cast Your Vote

Photo gallery

BV Journal editor Jill Meier (center) and friends, Sharon Johansen (left), of Brandon, and Holly Davis, Sioux Falls, took the Journal to the San Diego Zoo earlier this month. The trio spent a week in California taking in sights such as the USS Midway Museum, Coronado Island, and the zoo, along with spending a few days around the pool.

Cal Shaykett (left) took top honors at the BV Optimist Club’s annual oratorical contest held March 12 at the Corson Theatre. Capturing second and third places, respectively, are Hannah Frost and Rachel Spencer. Both Shaykett and Frost are seniors and now advance to the zone competition. Spencer is a sophomore. All three contestants will be awarded monetary scholarships at the BV Optimist’s April 7 meeting. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Brandon Valley High School students sign the “Spread the Word” banner created by the Best Buddies program on March 4, which was Spread the Word >> Inclusion Day. This year, BVHS was one of 141 South Dakota schools that participated in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and development disabilities. Submitted photo