Brandon Valley Journal

Alex Kolbeck gets ready to better his last shot put toss at the Last Chance Track and Field Meet, taking fifth place with a throw of 47 feet, 8.5 inches. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:56pm

Lynx improve times, distance at Last Chance Qualifier

After going through a late-season skid, Brandon Valley’s club baseball team saved some of their best play for the post-season, earning a return berth this weekend’s state tournament at the Sioux Falls Stadium. The Lynx will face Sioux Falls Roosevelt at noon, with the winner advancing to the title game against the winner of the O’Gorman-Pierre game. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Journal

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:51pm

Lynx earn right to play for state baseball title

BVHS Booster Scholarship winners

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:47pm

The Lynx Way

Lien is Briar Cliff grad

Mikaela Birath

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:44pm

BVHS Class of 2018 • Senior Spotlight

Mikaela Birath

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz host American Pickers, scheduled to shoot in the area in early summer. Submitted photo.

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:41pm

'American Pickers' returning this summer

Got stuff? Television’s American Pickers may be interested.

And they’re scheduled to film the show in South Dakota in early summer.

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:39pm

Brandon's Taco John's pilots 4 new quesadilla tacos

Gabrielle Hanson’s (center) artwork will be unveiled on a billboard along I-90 this week. She is pictured with Dawn Andel of Journey Group Construction, her parents, Robert and Rochelle Hanson, Supt. Dr. Jarod Larson and VSE counselor Kimberly Shemon. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:35pm

VSE student's artwork becomes I-90 billboard

Gabriella Hanson likes to draw but says, “I’m not the best at it.”

Patrick Donelan (top, third from left) will miss his woodworking students when the industrial technology teacher retires after 31 years with the Brandon Valley School District. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:32pm

Donelan: 'Thank you, students, for not cutting your fingers off'

Brandon Valley High School industrial technology teacher Patrick Donelan got into the field by being observant.

Students at First Lutheran Preschool Academy in Valley Springs practice letters and numbers, read, make art, learn through play and more. Submitted photo.

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:27pm

Valley Springs preschool grows, gives 4 scholarships in first year

Nine months ago, Lanette Hendrickson, Amy Kasten and Katie Siemonsma were pretty sure starting a preschool in Valley Springs was a good idea.

Brandon’s Parks Advisory Committee is seeking public input regarding the city park systems. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:20pm

Park survey to peg needs, wants of community

Brandon’s Park Advisory Board wants to know what residents want for their city park system and they’re giving the public the opportunity to do so through an online survey.

News

Wakefield tapped as new water development committee leader

Brandon's Taco John's pilots 4 new quesadilla tacos

VSE student's artwork becomes I-90 billboard

Valley Springs preschool grows, gives 4 scholarships in first year

Park survey to peg needs, wants of community

Brandon Valley Class of 2018: 'You did good'

City sells first liquor license in 6 years to El Tapatio

Three apply for Ward 2 vacancy

Kids, teens eat free all summer at B.E.

Brandon attorney waits for U.S. Supreme Court decision

Sports

Lynx improve times, distance at Last Chance Qualifier

Lynx Paws

BV points add up to eighth place at state tennis

Lynx earn right to play for state baseball title

Lynx stumble in late-season action; post-season starts Saturday

BV boys claim pair of ESD tennis titles

Lynx sweep ESD track titles

Lynx Paws

Jesse James are roll-off champs to win Splitrock Ladies League

BV boys tennis wins 4 out of 5 in weeks’ play

Obituaries

Jeffrey Bosch, 55

H. Wayne Kutter, 92

Dan Murphy, 70

Joan Bakke, 82

James VerMeer, 62

James VerMeer

Dan Murphy, 70

Edward Lens, 84

Rev. Robert Berndt, 83

Walter H. Baustian, 84

Opinions

Trivial Pursuits: Love yourself

From the Pulpit: The God who remembers and forgets

REALLY? Stay out of the sun?

Supe's On: It's been an outstanding year at Brandon Valley

Jill's Journal: Two weddings. Two different worlds.

Jill's Journal: 'Avoid the hot dog and cheese omelet'

Legislative Update

Supe's On: Attitude and effort will make all the difference, grads

From the Pulpit: The source of sewage

Ask the Anytime Gal: Rock your workout routine, even on those 'meh' days

Cast Your Vote

Photo gallery

Two Dynamic Dance & Cheer teams earned the right to compete at the Summit Dance Championships in Florida earlier this month. Competitors came from all over the world. Dynamic Dance & Cheer’s Junior Lyrical team captured fourth in the first round, which led them to the championship round, where they maintained their fourth-place rank. Only the top five scores were invited to compete in the Championship. Members of the team are, from left, row one: Riley Katz, Maddy Mofle, Tessa Keller and Brooklynn Hunt; row two: Coach Tracy Kuhn, Shayna Trevino, Carmen Moeller, Emily Muhs, Jamie Fick, Kloey Mullin, assistant coach Elizabeth Martinmaas. Submitted photo.

Brandon Valley High’s FFA chapter constructed a raised garden bed at the westside entranceto the building. The garden is to remind students and community members where their food comes from and was made possible by a grant from the South Dakota FFA Foundation. It also doubles as a community service project. FFA members who grew and labeled the fruit and vegetable plants are, from left, Melissa Jacobson, Grace Wright, Tucker Trout, Brooke Shriver, Ella Nelson and Kayla Jacobson. Submitted photo.

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