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Sunshine Foods workers, from left, Eli Roemen, and Tony and Craig Bosch traveled to Tracy from South Dakota on Aug. 17 to help stock shelves and freezers at Tracy Food Pride in Bruce Schelhaas’ absence.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:13pm

COVID prompts Brandon grocers to aid Minnesota store

Tracy Food Pride owner Bruce Schelhaas has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being quarantined in his home.

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BV Coral Gonseth slides in safe at second base during play against Mitchell.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:08pm

Lynx devour Kernels

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Lady Lynx senior Kylie Birath helps to defend Brandon Valley’s goal Friday night against ESD foe, Aberdeen Central.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:01pm

Lady Lynx silence Brookings in 4-0 conference win

When it rains, it pours.

And that was the case Friday for the Lady Lynx, who were drenched by drizzle as well as No. 1 and undefeated Aberdeen Central.

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BV implements an attack on the Aberdeen Central goal during Friday’s “Senior Night” match. The Golden Eagles came away with the tightly-contested 1-0 win.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:58pm

Lynx pummel Brookings in 7-0 ESD Conference victory

There was no stopping the Lynx boys’ soccer team last week.

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Liz Kopp digs up a ball to keep the play alive during Brandon Valley’s 3-1 victory over Yankton last week.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:54pm

BV takes down Yankton in 4

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Ben VanDeBerg (center) led the way for a portion of Saturday’s Lynx Invite before teammate Jeremiah Donahoe (left) took over the lead. Donahoe was first to finish.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:50pm

Wentzy sets new course record at home invite

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Lt. Col. Daniel Coughlin is pictured with his family, Jamie, his wife, daughters Ellie and Bree, and son, Miles.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:47pm

The Lynx Way

Lt. Col. Coughlin recognized for leadership

David and Sonja Hanson

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:44pm

Anniversary: Hansons to celebrate 50th

David and Sonja Hanson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Naomi Stout began her pastoral duties at Heritage Lutheran Church in July.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:43pm

Pastor Stout now in pulpit at Heritage Lutheran

With dual degrees in music and religion, Pastor Naomi Stout may break out in song some Sunday morning in the pulpit at Heritage Lutheran Church.

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Pastor Elizabeth Pagnotta accepted the call to serve as the Senior Pastor at Brandon Lutheran.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:41pm

Brandon Lutheran welcomes Pastor Pagnotta

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The Big Sioux Review will go on as planned, but with some tweaks this year. The Marching Lynx will perform in exhibition at 10:15 p.m.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:18pm

Big Sioux Review to go on with slight tweaks

The 21st annual Big Sioux Review in Brandon on Sept. 26 will be like no other Big Sioux Review that’s come before it.

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Property along the north side of West Holly Boulevard will be minded for sand starting next year.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pm

Annexation process underway for sand mining company

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Matt (seated) and Mitch Gusso are honing their business skills through their business, Gusso Brothers Lawncare.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:28pm

Gussos sharpen skills with lawncare business

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BV’s Gabby Schroder gets dirty to snag a ball as she hustles in from centerfield last week against Washington.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:10pm

Lady Lynx blow out Washington in 16-0 nightcap

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BV junior Jeremiah Donahoe leads a pack of runners through the McHardy Park course. Donahoe’s race time of 18:16 earned him third place.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:03pm

Lynx runners excel to victory on home course

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Kazi Ellingson concentrates on serving the ball during BV’s 3-0 sweep of the Brookings Bobcats last week.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 2:57pm

Lynx roar in 3-0 win over Bobcats

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BV sophomore back Payton Egan scrambles for yardage with an O’Gorman defender on his heels during Friday’s 20-14 victory. For more photos from the game, visit the photo gallery at brandonvalleyjjournal.com.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 2:54pm

Lynx capitalize on O’Gorman miscues

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Valley Springs resident Kayla Moss has a passion for her town’s history. the 22-year-old recently stepped up to catalog the town’s treasures and reopen the museum to the public.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 2:19pm

VS Museum gains new life through young volunteer

Kayla Moss isn’t your typical 22-year-old.