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Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:16pm

BV’s Brad Skorczewski tags out a runner at home during play of the weekend Gopher Classic. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Jounal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:04pm

BV Legion slices out 3-2 record at Gopher Classic

Alyvia Padgett, 11, is playing the male-dominated sport of baseball as a BV Little League All-Star. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:38am

One of the boys: Brandon girl lands role as BV All-Star

You won’t find a hint of pink in 11-year-old Alyvia Padgett’s closet.

Brandon Valley All-Stars Little League team won the East River Subdistrict Tournament July 7 in Valley Springs. They continue on their post-season quest this weekend in Rapid City. Members of the team are, from left, row one: Brayden Knutson, Luke Felderman, Dylan Jahraus, Gus Scott, Ryland Carroll, Bryton Stroh; row two: Brayden Miller, Aiden Zerr, Camden Pantekoek, Caleb Finn, Alyvia Padgett and Christopher Joseph’ row three: Coaches Matt Finn, Rocky Miller and Mitch Zerr. Submitted photo

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:35am

BV Little League All-Stars earn berth to state

Devin Aukes scores points in the Valley Springs Community Club’s ring toss Saturday, manned by Kelsey McKinney. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:33am

Families flock to annual Booster Days

Jason Martens is the new head pastor at Celebration United Methodist Church in Brandon. McClane Archer/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:16am

Pastor Marty takes over Celebration pulpit

Brandon native Josh Kuehl, of Denver, recently received the Fox31 Serving Those Who Serve Hero of the Month award. Submitted photo.

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:10am

Brandon native named Denver’s ‘Serving Those Who Serve Hero’

FAS Administrator Ken Isley congratulates Chase McGrath after being sworn into the the Foreign Service. Submitted photo.

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:09am

Brandon’s Chase McGrath sworn in as diplomat

David Moody works on bus routes Friday in Brandon Valley School District’s transportation office. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:07am

Moody joins BVSD as transportation director

Brandon Valley School District bus drivers cover approximately 1,135 miles on any given school day, and David Moody is now here to help make it all happen.

Brandon’s annual Hometown Days celebrations will offer an assortment of free family fun at McHardy Park this Saturday. Activities start at 11 a.m. and the day wraps up with an evening movie from the “How to Train Your Dragon” series. Jill Meier/File photo

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:05am

Hometown Days promises down-home fun

Brandon Golf Course general manager Zane Swenson holds up a poster depicting the golf course in 1980. McClane Archer/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:40am

Golf course celebrates four decades of change

The Brandon Golf Course turns 40 this year, and course staff is excited to celebrate the milestone.

Brandon Valley Business Manager Paul Lundberg swears in Dr. Gregg Talcott and Renee Ullom to their three-year terms on the BV Board of Education at Monday’s meeting of the district’s new fiscal year. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:33am

BV board approves purchase of two parcels of land

Brandon Valley’s Board of Education took another step forward in planning for the future Monday night, approving the purchase of two parcels of land for forthcoming schools

The Wright Vacs is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 101 N. Splitrock Blvd. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:31am

Vacuum store comes to Brandon

Brandon hasn’t had a vacuum store before.

Now, it has the “right one.”

Beautique will gain 10,000 feet of warehouse space in early August. The warehouse is situated along Ninth Street. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:27am

Beautique broadens footprint with warehouse

Arianna Stangohr gives the planters on Holly Boulevard a drink of water on a hot day last week. Stangohr said it takes approximately 2.5 hours to water the planters each day. This is Stangohr’s first summer working for the city. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:24am

City hears water study results

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:36pm

Editorial Cartoon: Politics

Hunter Marso claimed the win on the mound on game one of two against Renner in Legion baseball action last week. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Journal

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:17am

BV Legion splits double header with Renner

Post 131’s Dayne Peyton tags out a runner as he attempts to steal second during play of the weekend Upper Midwest Classic in New Ulm, Minn. BV went 3-1. Wilma Kirkeby/For the Journal

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:11am

BV plays impressive ball at Midwest Classic

Dozens of kids are participating in the Brandon Area Soccer Association’s second annual bumper soccer program. Bumper soccer is a unique game in which the spectactors help keep the ball in play. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:06am

Bumper soccer bounces into Brandon

Local families with kiddos are seeing this summer if their youngsters have a passion for soccer.

Brandon Steakhouse founder Bob Miller (on left) is saying goodbye after 41 years and turning the business over to longtime chef, Mark Anderson. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:00am

Hometown steakhouse changes hands

After 41 years, Brandon Steakhouse founder Bob Miller has finally retired and sold the business to longtime chef Mark Anderson.

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Inspired by the quilt wall hanging that former member Marlene Long made to celebrate the Legion and Auxiliary’s 75th anniversary, the Valley Springs Auxiliary called upon members to make a wall hanging for the 100th anniversary. Phyllis Lunstra made most of the wall hanging, doing the quilt work. Elsie Brouwer embroidered three blue stars on the bottom. Pictured are (from left) Lunstra, Elsie Brouwer and Gloria Bonjour, unit president. Submitted photos

Prep work began last week at the intersection of Holly and Sioux boulevards, which will be closed four weeks with traffic detoured to Madison Street and Highway 11. New infrastructure will be installed by the city and the Ellis & Eastern Railroad will also make improvements to the line which runs through Brandon. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

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