Brandon Valley Journal

Brett Arenz, the in-house council for the Sioux Falls School district, told Minnehaha County Commissioners about a land transfer between the Lennox and Sioux Falls School Districts during the June 30 meeting. Dave Baumeister/BV Journal

Ten percent of the proceeds from the Chamber’s annual Auction Amore provided $500 scholarships to three 2020 Brandon Valley High School seniors, (from left) Jenna Long, Avery Myers and Jessica Krogman. Chamber chairman Chuck Parsons presented the scholarships at last week’s summer mixer. Jill Meier/BV Journal

The Tuesday Morning Coffee Club had no shortage of laughter. In this photo, the members – all female bus drivers for the Brandon Valley School District – celebrated Halloween in “fashionable” style. Submitted photo

In late June Valley Springs residents reportedly spotted a drone hovering over others’ homes, which is illegal in the city limits. 

Brandon Fireworks hosted a free display Saturday as many residents celebrated not only Independence Day, but also the return of fireworks in the city limits. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Connor Knecht toys with the competition by leading off second. Knecht had a big game in BV’s 17-7 victory over Renner Post 307. In his 2-for-4 effort at the plate, he drilled a home run, a triple, plated two runs and five RBIs. Jill Meier/File photo

Dick Hahn had the honor of presenting trophies to the placewinners of the Girls 18U division at last week’s 11th annual Brandon Junior Open. He is pictured with Katelyn Nesheim (middle) and Avery Summers. Jill Meier/BV Journal

This is a photo taken of a picture shown to the Minnehaha County Commission of one of the 11 support columns at the Bridlewood Barn on the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds, which has rotted away to the point of making the barn dangerous to use. Submitted photo