Brandon Valley Journal

Kay Burkhart of Valley Springs last week thanked the commissioners for their strong stance and help in stopping the proposed CO2 pipeline projects.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:13pm

Tree-grinding operation deferred again, may now move west of Sioux Falls landfill entrance

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Brandon Valley sophomores Abby Gruber (left) and Jayaunna Stroh go up for a block against Harrisburg’s Lauren Venenga in Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the Tigers.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:05pm

Consistent play continues to haunt Lady Lynx

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2014 Brandon Valley graduate Matt Pearce stands with the Cure Bowl trophy following Coastal Carolina’s win in 2021.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:01pm

BV grad making an impact on college football’s highest level

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The Lynx boys and girls cross country teams certainly left their “paw prints” at the Roy Griak Invitational on Friday. The Lady Lynx captured third in the championship division and the Lynx boys were second in the maroon division. Members of the squads are, from left, row one: Ellie Anders, Haley Bergan, Addison Scholten, Lily Rude, Sarah VanDeBerg, Mia Wentzy, Emma Tidemann, Shelby Bergan, Morgan Becker and Kendall Clayton; row two Coach Mike Putnam, Bergen Irey, Riley McKeown, Logan Brakke, Eli Woidyla, Mikah Peters, Paul Kern, Camden Coughlin, Asher Selness, Elias Michaildis and Coach Tony Thoreson.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:58am

Peters guides Lynx boys to 2nd-place at Roy Griak; Brandon Valley girls prove worth in championship division

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Brandon Valley’s Brady Thompson breaks through two Mitchell defenders. The Lynx boys fended off the Kernels, pulling off the 3-2 victory, improving their season mark to 5-5-2.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:53am

As playoffs approach, BV boys soccer finding offensive punch

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Keera Kriech returns a shot in flight 2 doubles play last week against Sioux Falls Washington.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:52am

BV dominates SFW, lose to pair of ESD foes

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The Marching Lynx drum majors – Alexavia Waysman, Jaci Stemwedel, Ian Candy and Isaac Fode – are pictured with the first-placy Ivory class trophy from Saturday’s competition at the Pursuit of Excellence in Marshall, Minn.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:49am

Marching Lynx takes top honors at Pursuit of Excellence

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Brandon Valley junior Josie Biren uses some fancy footwork to maneuver the ball against Mitchell’s Taryn Thomas.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:47am

Girls soccer in problematic position with one to play

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BV junior Owen Jorgenson tees off at the ESD Conference Championships on Monday at Fox Run Golf Course in Yankton. Jorgenson is one of three Lynx to earn all-conference honors.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:41am

BV boys’ golf nabs third at ESD

The Lady Lynx competitive cheer team competes Saturday at the Rider Invite at the Sanford Pentagon.

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Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:36am

BV Dance takes top prize at Harrisburg Invite; Cheer places in middle

Chloe Lippert

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:33am

The Lynx Way

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:32am

Brandon has opportunity to join South Dakota’s next potential big water project, Dakota Mainstem

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:44am

Eastside elementary delayed a year; enrollment shortfall warrants revised budget

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Steve Reid, a three-year resident of Brandon, opened SoDak Small Arms in the Brandon Retail Center at 509 N. Splitrock Blvd. The business offers firearms, ammunition, targets, body armor and more.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:42am

Reid brings home-based business idea to retail storefront

The Marching Lynx will perform their 2023 field show, "Solstice," in exhibition Saturday evening at the 24th annual Big Sioux Review. They will also compete earlier in the day at the Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne, Minn.

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Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:39am

More bands than ever to compete at 24th annual Big Sioux Review

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:31am

BVHA ready to put spade in ground for indoor rink

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:25am

MCAP opens season 41 with timely historical drama, They Promised Her the Moon

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Brian Schipper (middle back) and Mighty Corson Art Players’ colleagues are pictured hamming it up at the recent Biz Bash. His friends say he will be greatly missed in his MCAP role and as a friend.

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:17am

Single-vehicle accident claims life of champion for community theater

The 2022-23 staff at Fred Assam Elementary

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:15am

It’s an honor like no other, and this year, that honor has come to Fred Assam Elementary. FAE is one of three South Dakota schools and 353 schools nationwide to be identified as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The award

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One of Rylee Griffith’s favorite activities to do while at school is meal planning and cooking. (Below, right) Last year Rylee worked at the Ronald McDonald House for o- the-job work experience. (Below, left) Rebecca Thompson (left), Rylee Griffith and Whitley Heubrock. Special Eduction teachers Rebecca Thompson and Whitley Heubrock have been Rylee’s teachers the last two years at Thrive Transition School.

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 4:54pm

Post-high school program helps students ‘Thrive’