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These youngsters were some of the first students to attend Blessed Redeemer Preschool. Those identified in the photo are, Emily Gabur (yellow shirt, from left), Lauren Clements and Aaron Bauer; (table behind) Jordan Ossefort, Kory Scholten, Jenny Hessman, Julia Blue; (on opposite side of table) Kaylee Anderson and Kassidy Hebb. Teaching the students were Fay (McClanahan) Fischer and teacher’s aide Dawn Ossefort.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:43pm

Blessed Redeemer Church pioneers Christian-based preschools in Brandon

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Brandon Valley catcher Ayden Spicer walks back to the plate following a timeout talk with pitcher Logan Kelling during play of the 2021 State A Legion Baseball Tournament in Brandon last month.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:39pm

State Legion tourney featured wealth of top teams

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Navarro Schunke has added a national wrestling title to his resume of victories on the mat. Schunke also won the 285-pound Class A state title this past March.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:37pm

BV’s Schunke rises to top of national 16U wrestling podium

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Gary Parker opened Parker Automotive Jan. 1, 1987 in Valley Springs. He wrapped up 34 years in business at the end of July. Ongoing back issues led to his decision to cease doing business.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:35pm

Parker closes chapter on 34-year auto repair career

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Ten young women from across South Dakota earned honors in the Miss Siouxland Competition. Pictured are, from left, Laney Titze of Mitchell, Rachel Friez of Sioux Falls, Javonte Madsen of Rapid City, Macey Strutz of Sioux Falls, Margaret Samp of Sioux Falls, Olivia Odenbrett of Brandon, Karina Novotny of Hot Springs, Nora Dahle of Harrisburg, Megan Kogel of Woonsocket and Madeline Schuelke of Groton.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:25pm

Brandon teen wins title in Miss Siouxland contest

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The BV Lunch Express hit the road this summer, bringing free lunches to several distribution locations in the school district, including Valley Springs and Sioux Falls.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:19pm

Summertime lunch program distributes 138,180 meals to Brandon Valley kids

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Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken was the featured speaker at On The Menu.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:18pm

Regional partnerships add up to big things for all communities involved

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Stuart Peschel, president of the Brandon Valley Baseball Association, sells passes during the organization’s community pass sales night. More than 5,000 came through the gates during the five-day tournament.

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 11:54am

Retailers cash in on State Legion tourney

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:51pm

‘I think we have a shot’ Area drivers poised to compete at Knoxville Nationals

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:50pm

Game ball delivery takes honorary tourney director’s breath away

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:49pm

Be energetic. Take one for the team. Know who you are. SDSU’s Coach Bishop talks ‘fun’damentals to the players

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:47pm

Post 131’s run for title halted in 3 games

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:45pm

Selland to test D-1 hoops as SDSU director of ops

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:29pm

Hog CAFO approved for western Minnehaha

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:23pm

A ‘brush’ of good will Ryan’s Painting, Lynx football join forces in ‘Lynx Way’ endeavor

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:21pm

Reagan, Krohn step into new roles as BPD officers

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:03pm

SDDOT seeks public input for planned Hwy. 11 improvements

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:00pm

Miller takes on role as VS Finance Officer

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:58am

Internet sales tax boost city revenue stream

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 2:31pm

Brandon teens step into role as cadet firefighters

News

Blessed Redeemer Church pioneers Christian-based preschools in Brandon

Parker closes chapter on 34-year auto repair career

Commission OKs provisional budget

County commission tackles nuisance complaints, lien compromises, FY22 budget

Physicals required for all BV fall activity participants

Brandon teen wins title in Miss Siouxland contest

Summertime lunch program distributes 138,180 meals to Brandon Valley kids

Regional partnerships add up to big things for all communities involved

Fourth Ave. to gain much-needed overlay

Retailers cash in on State Legion tourney

App Challenge seeks entries

Three die in one-car accident

Sports

State Legion tourney featured wealth of top teams

BV’s Schunke rises to top of national 16U wrestling podium

‘I think we have a shot’ Area drivers poised to compete at Knoxville Nationals

Game ball delivery takes honorary tourney director’s breath away

Be energetic. Take one for the team. Know who you are. SDSU’s Coach Bishop talks ‘fun’damentals to the players

Post 131’s run for title halted in 3 games

Selland to test D-1 hoops as SDSU director of ops

BV Post 131 goes 1-3 at Fargo tournament

Post 131 racks up 35 runs in two wins at Harmodon

BV splits with Watertown in final outing on home field before state

BV Post 131 chisels out 4-1 record at Gopher Classic

BV, Pierre both claim win in home double header

Obituaries

Steven Dvorak, 72

Janet Boettcher, 60

Gayle Hansen, 53

Kali Johnson,16

Area Death Notices: August 4, 2021

Kali Johnson, 16

Mark Westover, 74

William “Bill” Reiter, 65

Robert “Bob” Ode, 90

Randall “Randy” Eitreim, 65

Area Death Notices: July 28, 2021

Kali Johnson, 16

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