Brandon Valley Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 5:40pm

Move prompts Jones to give up council chair

It’s been a “musical chairs” kind of year in the Brandon City Council chambers, as Ward I Alderman Blaine Jones is the latest councilman to resign his position.

Rebecca Skinner (standing) has organized a benefit this Sunday at the Double D Saloon in Brandon for complete strangers, Russ Thomas and Tania Fredricks. Also pictured is Skinner’s grandson, Gabe, 5. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:30pm

For the benefit of strangers: Sioux Falls woman plans Sunday event for couple in need

Students from Allison’s Dance Academy in Brandon came away from the 2018 Encore Performing Arts National Competition in Las Vegas with a variety of awards. Pictured are, from left, row one: Ava Huber, Cora Rakebrandt, Alayna Porter and Morgan Moritz; row two: Taylor Haug, Erika Risty, Miss Erin Bisbee, Cecilia Paulsen, Tristan Bisbee, Morgan St. Aubin, Miss Allison Porter and Stephanie Kessler. Submitted photo.

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:20pm

Allison’s Dance Academy students have all the right steps at nationals

Allison’s Dance Academy returned from Las Vegas following many amazing performances at this year’s Encore Performing Arts National Competition.

BV Post 131 catcher Jacob Johnson fields a bunt and throws the runner out. BV closes out their regular season schedule this week. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:18pm

Post 131 trounces Yankton, 9-2

Isaac Buteyn fields a bunt in recent American Legion baseball action. Buteyn turned in two solid performances last week against Yankton and during the Gopher Classic. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:17pm

BV Senior Legion faces four quality Minnesota teams at Gopher Classic

Brandon Steakhouse owner Bob Miller is proud of the restaurant’s 40-year tradition of hand-cut meats aged on site and family atmosphere. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:05pm

Behind the Doors: Brandon Steakhouse still sizzlin' after 40 years

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 12:02pm

Birthday: Standish to celebrate 80th

Gene Standish will celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, July 28 with an open house from 1-4 p.m. at Faith United Church, 800 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon.

Families and soloists alike hit the bike trails at Big Sioux Recreation Area. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 11:49am

Final stretch of bike path paved at Big Sioux Recreation Area

An average of 165 bikers and pedestrians hit Big Sioux Recreation Area’s trails every day.

Brandon Valley School District business manager Paul Lundberg swears in Gregg Ode and Dan Klumper at the school board's July 16 meeting. Jill Meier/BV Joural

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 11:43am

School board sets policy for service animals

The auction for Badlands Motor Speedway is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 11:41am

Back on the block: County rescinds letter, restores Badlands’ grandfathered status

News

Move prompts Jones to give up council chair

For the benefit of strangers: Sioux Falls woman plans Sunday event for couple in need

Behind the Doors: Brandon Steakhouse still sizzlin' after 40 years

County commission votes down $7.9M opt-out

Valley Springs Commission sets public comment rules

Final stretch of bike path paved at Big Sioux Recreation Area

School board sets policy for service animals

Back on the block: County rescinds letter, restores Badlands’ grandfathered status

Prairie Rep troupe gains complete theatre experience

Three families hold house party of the century

Sports

Lynx Paws

Allison’s Dance Academy students have all the right steps at nationals

Post 131 trounces Yankton, 9-2

BV Senior Legion faces four quality Minnesota teams at Gopher Classic

Lynx Paws

Post 131 wins 3 of 4 at weekend Upper Midwest Classic

Peyton shuts down Post 45; Struble HR sets tone for 12-8 win

Bats blistered in BV's 11-7 win over SF East Post 15

Post 74's six-run inning too much for Brandon Valley

Cardinals fly over border to defeat Post 131

Obituaries

Brian D. Jansma, 54

Larry ‘Tiny’ Nagel, 75

William ‘Bill’ Hensley, 84

Deacon John Steffen, 70

Supe's On: A strategic plan for BV's future

Sharon M. Meirose, 78

Merrill E. Reisenweber, 92

Linda Rogge, 74

Carol Urban, 82

Jane Ries, 87

Opinions

Trivial Pursuits: Have your cake and read it, too

Supe's On: Summer lunch is coming to close

Never underestimate the power of your story

Letter to Editor: Bjorkman is the right choice for U.S. House

From the Pulpit: The peace of God

Jill's Journal: Some days, it’s can be a zoo for Brandon’s ‘boys in blue’

Jill's Journal: She's a game ball kind of girl

Supe's On: Lynx, let's get reading this summer

MCEDA Minutes: Good planning keeps local businesses strong

Trivial Pursuits: How well do you know your Disney?

Cast Your Vote

Photo gallery

Dana Clark (right), owner of Clark Insurance in Brandon, presents $500 to Linda Weber, executive director of the Brandon Area Food Pantry. Clark matched IMT Insurance’s $250 donation to the local Food Pantry through its 2018 IMT Community Contest. The contest received more than 260 entries and $22,750 is being awarded to 58 worthy causes including the Brandon Area Food Pantry. This is the 21st consecutive year IMT has awarded local communities with a project in need of funding. IMT Insurance offers insurance products through over 1,000 independent agencies across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Submitted photo.

The Brandon Valley Little League All Stars competed in the East River Sub-District Tournament played in Valley Springs earlier this month. The All-Stars played two games and unfortumately came away with two losses. Members of the squad are, from left, row one: Isaac Jarovski, Aiden Zerr, Eric Roberts, Brayden Miller, Justin Vest, Keaton Hruby, Joseph DeWitt; row two: Wyatt Melcher, Landon Dulaney, Carter LaBrie, Josh Olthoff, Jackson Adams, Caleb Finn, Colton Padgett. The team is coached by Matt LaBrie, Rocky Miller, and Mitch Zerr. Submitted photo.

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