Brandon Valley Journal

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Dr. Paul Horner (middle) has joined Drs. Allison and Dave Jones at their practice in Brandon. All three will see patients in the Brandon and westside Sioux Falls offices.

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Photography students learn to take action shots.

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Macy Lembcke delivers a pitch during her no-hit effort against Aberdeen Central on Thursday, May 15 at Aspen Park.

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Chuck Henson, who is in his 13th year with the Brandon Valley School District’s technology department, was selected as the Classified Employee of the Year. This is the first year for the award. Brandon Ace Hardware supported the award with a $100 gift card.

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Kaleb Johnson celebrates for the second consecutive week in victory lane at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday, May 18.

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Gabby Kriech will continue her softball career at Valley City State University.

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Jennifer Strand is closing out 20 years of teaching for the Brandon Valley School District.

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A cabin donaed by Larry and Margaret Long, has been home to the Valley Springs Museum for years.

Photo courtesy of Jen McKeown 

Brandon Valley’s vocal talents will be represented by four students who auditioned and were selected to the 2025 South Dakota Honor Choir. They are Ryley McKeown, bass (from left), Luke Carson (bass), Lucille Tille (soprano) and Signey Cousins (second alternate soprano). The audition process is quite competitive, and entails a prepared solo, sight reading, tonal memory, music terminology, and a patriotic song the entire choir sings. They will also attend a week of intense musical training this summer in Aberdeen, which is capped off with a concert.