Brandon Valley Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:51am

City councilors Barb Fish and Chuch Parsons were on hand Saturday at Kingbird Coffee for the first Coffee with the Council event. Also pictured is Brandon resident Harry Buck. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:21am

Citizens quiz councilors at first coffee gathering

The Brandon Valley Area Chamber and Kingbird Coffee co-hosted the first Coffee with the Council on Saturday.

Brandon Elementary held its 14th annual Ikidarod last week with four classes of excited third-graders. Here, a team takes off from the start line on the front lawn. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:16am

Mush! BE's Ikidarod doubles as a boots-on-the-ground lesson

Brandon Elementary teacher Andy Johnson uses innovative ways to inspire his third-grade students.

The Brandon Valley dance team wins the 2014 state championship under coach Tracy Kuhn (on far left). The Lady Lynx were runner-up six years. Submitted photos

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:50am

BV dance coach steps down after 17 years leading the Lady Lynx

Minnehaha County Auditor Bob Litz (from left), Commissioners Jeff Barth, Jean Bender, Veterans Council Vice President Ken Teunissen, Commissioners Gerald Beninga and Cindy Heiberger display the Purple Heart signs that will be placed at the county line and on buildings for veterans’ parking. Dave Baumeister/For the Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:40am

Purple Heart signs ready to be installed on state highways at Minnehaha County

Student-athletes competing for the Lynx boys on the bowling lanes this season are, from left, row one: Seth Waldner, Alexander Kane, Phillip Harris, Reece Vergith, Mason Neitzel, Davian Gunderson, Chance Reindl, Hunter Matthaei, Coach Jeremy Neitzel; row two: Coach Jeremy Bultje, Coach Erik, Lance Lehfeldt, Keaton Lehfeldt, Keegan Wingate, Maxwell Kane, Hunter Meinert, Jon Hubner, Aiden Jasper, Noah Bultje, Ben Livingston, Coach Chad Meinert, Coach Corey Gunderson. Photo: Jill Reindl

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:22am

Lynx varsity boys defeat Chargers on home lanes

Kylie Foss looks past her Huron defender, Hayvn Heinz, in Thursday’s 58-55 ESD victory. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:17am

Lady Lynx win ‘cat fight’ with Huron Tigers

Isaac Klinkhammer pinned Brookings’ Jaxon Bowes in 1 minute, 19 seconds at a February triangular hosted by Harrisburg. The Lynx, now 16-1 on the season, set a new program dual win-loss record following four key dual wins last week. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:12am

Lynx break dual record, nab share of ESD title

BV’s Jackson Hilton takes the brunt of a double-teaming by Huron in Thursday’s nail-biting 69-61 ESD Conference victory. Hilton erupted for 28 points. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:01am

Lynx prevail in tightly-contested ESD meeting

When two of Class AA’s best teams meet up on the hardwood, anything can happen.

Nic Faini helps a customer at Faini Designs last week. He advises evaluating diamonds based on four criteria: clarity, color, carat and cut. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:44pm

Brides & Bouquets: Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Bride to Bride combines new consignment, used consignment and new dresses and decor in east Sioux Falls. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:36pm

Brides & Bouquets: Family-owned consignment shop specializes in discounted bridal dresses and decor

In 2016, Dee Preteau started Bride to Bride with her daughter, Nancy Swenson, and daughter-in-law, Casey Preteau.

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:50am

Editorial Cartoon: Valentines

Brandon Valley’s senior wrestlers and cheerleaders pose during Senior Night last week. Pictured are (front, from left) Jack Smith, Sophia VanHorn, Caleb Klatt, Riley Frantz and Kobi Terpstra; (back) Grace Hansen, Kayla Watkins, Jorey Sorenson, Halayna Hendrick, Sam Lembcke, Ashlie Lohr, Isaac Rodriguez. Photo: Diann Terpstra

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:40am

BV wrestlers register easy road wins

Sidney Thue came off the bench and produced nine points Saturday in Brandon Valley’s 57-37 victory over the visiting Pierre Governors. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:39am

Lady Lynx net 57-37 ESD victory over Pierre

Mike Zerr loves it when things go according to plan.

Tami Jansma has a 40-pound African Sulcata Tortoise, Memphis, and a beagle, Charlie. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:35am

Jansma has unique African tortoise as pet

You might say Tami Jansma is a turtle person.

Annika Noem

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:32am

Brandon teen pursues ‘Student of the Year’

Annika Noem wants to be a “student of the year.”

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:20am

Lundberg recognized in Pierre as outstanding business manager

The cast of Brandon Valley High School’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performs in the state one-act play festival Saturday, Feb. 8, at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls. Photo: South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:17am

BVHS earns superior play, ensembles at state one-act fest

Brandon Valley High School was one of 45 schools vying for awards at the state one-act play festival Friday and Saturday.

Travis and Haley Park keep the faith they will soon be living together as husband and wife in the United States. Submitted photos

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:13am

U.S. immigration laws keep newlyweds living miles apart

On Monday, Kevin Brick began auditions for the final spring musical he will direct as theatre manager of Brandon Valley’s Performing Arts Center. Brick is resurrecting the first play he directed at BVHS, “The Sound of Music,” which will be performed April 2-5. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:08am

‘Sound of Music’ will be Brick’s final bow at BV

Kevin Brick never intended to manage a theatre or direct high school spring musicals.

News

Citizens quiz councilors at first coffee gathering

Commission awaits fate of $3.38M utilities request

Mush! BE's Ikidarod doubles as a boots-on-the-ground lesson

Seven sentenced for meth

City Council petitions due Feb. 28

School district to hear Sparta bids this week

BV dance coach steps down after 17 years leading the Lady Lynx

Purple Heart signs ready to be installed on state highways at Minnehaha County

Jansma has unique African tortoise as pet

Three seats opening on Brandon City Council

BVHS earns superior play, ensembles at state one-act fest

U.S. immigration laws keep newlyweds living miles apart

Sports

Lynx varsity boys defeat Chargers on home lanes

BV girls turn in 2 stellar quarters to stifle Roosevelt

Lady Lynx win ‘cat fight’ with Huron Tigers

Lynx break dual record, nab share of ESD title

Lynx Paws

Lynx prevail in tightly-contested ESD meeting

BV girls contain Knights to lowest point total of season

Lynx boys rule the court Saturday against Pierre

BV wrestlers register easy road wins

Lady Lynx net 57-37 ESD victory over Pierre

National Signing Day: Lucas Johnson

National Signing Day: Jared Vanderbush

Obituaries

Vesta Case, 79

John Bruns, 88

Heather Bosman, 37

Carla Lang, 65

Julianne Kutter, 67

Douglas A. Langdon, 77

Marylyn Miles, 81

Kenneth Morse, 65

Gloria Perrizo. 59

Area Death Notices

Nancy Hoffenkamp, 78

Opinions

Jill's Journal: Winning the war against winter

Editorial Cartoon: Wine

From the Pulpit: Peace like you've never known

Supe's On: CTE programs expand BV learning opportunities

2020 SD Legislature: Budget forecast more optimistic than first pitched

Editorial Cartoon: Valentines

Letters to the Editor: Thanks for the entertainment

From the Pulpit: Does love conquer all?

Supe's On: A nod to Nat'l School Counseling Week

Jill's Journal: 'Survivor' is a guilty pleasure for this couch potato

Jill's Journal: Busy as a bee

From the Pulpit: Death has been conquered

Cast Your Vote

Photo gallery

Brandon Valley Hockey Association’s Squirt team registered a 3-0 record in pool play Feb. 8-9 at a tournament in Luverne, Minn. The BV Squirts overcame Luverne, Sioux City, Iowa, and Rushmore. The trio of victories advanced the BV team to the championship game, where they captured second place. Members of the team are (in no particular order): Cooper Cauwels, Kalil Faisal, Nolan Swenson, Thorzilla Zell, Aiden Smith, , Isaac Hass, Avalea Weber, Max Kranzler – goalie, Nathan Fogarty ,Jordan Montplaisir, Max Miller, Samuel Johnson, Lynden Pyle, Justin Pederson, Hudson KeffelerQuinn Reinwald, Ethan Gruenig and Elias Horstmeyer. The team is coached by Tom Fogarty and Tom Cauwels (head coaches) and assistants Tom Gruenig, Brian Reinwald, and Lance Zell (not pictured). Submitted photo