Brandon Valley Journal

Retirees of the Brandon Valley School District gathered for their annual holiday luncheon last week in the Fellowship Hall at Brandon Lutheran Church. Prior to the Tony’s Catering prepared meal, Brandon Valley High School’s Chamber Choir, under the direction of Terry Gullickson, performed a few holiday numbers for the 105 retirees and their guests. The cost of the luncheon is covered by the BVSD Board of Education, but a free will offering is taken, with those funds going toward other expenses and any excess funds are directed to a local charity. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 5:04pm

BVSD retirees enjoy holiday luncheon, sounds of the holidays

Braedon Paulson, a Brandon Valley High School alum and May 2021 South Dakota State University grad, is pursuing a masters degree in music and vocal performance with an emphasis on musical theatre at New York University.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 5:01pm

SDSU grad pursues acting career in NYC

Jill Meier/BV Journal

Two Lady Lynx volleyball players – Josey Wickersham (left) and Katherine Gray – signed their letters of intent to play the game at the collegiate level. Wickersham signed with the South Dakota School of Mines and Gray is headed to Morningside University.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:50pm

Two Lady Lynx sign to play collegiate volleyball

Jeremy Waltner/For the SDPB

The Brandon Valley Reader’s Theatre team performs “How to Eat Like a Child” from the PAC main stage of the PAC Friday evening, Dec. 2. The group won a superior for their humorous look at life through the eyes of a child.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:41pm

Fire from a spark: A reflection on the 2022 State Oral Interpretation festival from the photographer who was there to document it

“Cowbelle” Aubrey Greimer (above) and “cowboys” Finn Lidgett and Hudson Hanten (below) were two of the 3- and 4-year-old youngsters who took part in the Blessed Redeemer “Jesus is Born” Christmas program on Dec. 1. Also pictured above next to Aubrey is Bennett Nelson.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:37pm

Sounds of the Season : Photos by Jill Meier

(Above) Adalai Davies from the 5678! Dance Studio competed in the mini solo category. (At left) Finley Burkhardt of Champion Legacy performed a solo dance.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:30pm

Holidazzle ‘22

Amanda Jeseritz

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:23pm

Brandon’s Officer Jeseritz among 183rd LE graduating class

Jill Meier/BV Journal

Customers at Northwest Tire will be assisted by general manager Mike Buss (from left), Nick Suss, service writer, and Derek Rolsom, quick lube manager. (Below left) Rolsom motions the driver of the truck into the quick lube bay. (Below right) Northwest Tire features eight mechanic bays. The second floor is used for tire storage.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:19pm

Brandon’s ongoing growth leads to Northwest Tire store

Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:15pm

Advent Brunch at BLC

Tom A. Savage/BV Journal

New home construction, such as these two homes sites in The Bluffs on the westside of the city, has taken a significant dip in 2022.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 4:07pm

New home construction in Brandon takes considerable decline in 2022

Brandon Valley High School’s Educators Rising program is collecting donations of school supplies this holiday season.

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 3:27pm

Community trees in Brandon help families in need this holiday season

Dakota Durrani

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 3:21pm

Vicki Michelle Photography

The SoDak Juniors Volleyball club 14U team began practice in November. Players in white shirts include Layla Grann, Ashtyn Nilson, Keely Yde, Brooklyn Ruth, Brooklyn Powelson, Myia Marso, Vivian Johnson and Lauren Nixon. Coaches in black shirts include Neveah Grann, Kristina Newell and Natalie Kaehler.

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 3:21pm

SoDak Juniors Volleyball Club has BV ties

Tom A. Savage

Isaac Johnson

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 3:18pm

BV football lands three on 11AAA All-State roster

Staff report

Paul Smith’s College Sports Information

Former Brandon Valley Ice Cats player Preston Quissell is now a freshman at Paul Smith’s College, where he is seeing ice time.

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 2:53pm

‘I’ve been missing home, but I get to play hockey’ Former Ice Cats player getting collegiate ice time in New York

Chantel Olson recently made the 21-hour drive from Sio

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Spirit of the Truth Lutheran Church will share the story of the birth of Jesus at their Live Nativitiy on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 2:36pm

Christmas season offers abundance of events, programs

Staff report

Photo courtesy of Macie Lupica

The Mighty Corson Art Players add to the festive spirit of the season with their holiday show, “Twas the Night Before Chrismas’, which is a collaboration of five Christmas-themed shows. Pictured are Grace Kjelden (standing, from left), Elise Kellogg, India Johnson, Mike Richards, Shawn Shannon II, Sean Mueller, Leigh Spencer, Melissa Prostrollo, Lyn Mock; (seated) Jackson Heiberger and Samantha Hendriks.

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 2:31pm

MCAP stages most ambitious project yet with holiday show

For the Mighty Corson Art Players