Brandon Valley Journal

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Isaac Johnson signed to continue to play football at the next level on National Signing Day. Johnson is headed to Northern State University.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 1:32pm

National Signing Day 2023: Two leaders of Lynx football sign to play at the next level

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 1:24pm

Brian “Boner” G. Thill, 65

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Kennedi Deckert plugged the basket for 21 combined points in two weekend games.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 1:16pm

Deckert comes up big in weekend games as BV girls improve to 9-5

In Friday night’s 48-35 win over

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Brendon Oehme is one of four brothers representing the Lynx on the varsity roster.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 1:13pm

A band of brothers: Four Oehmes on BV Lynx roster is turning heads in South Dakota’s high school wrestling scene

You could forgive the PA announcer for doing a double-

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Lucas Slack pinned Jackson Count Central’s Seth Stai in 47 seconds.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 1:07pm

BORDER BATTLE: No. 1 BV Lynx are tested by Minnesota’s top team

Two No.

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A trio of Lynx – Josh Olthoff, Nate VanDeBerg and Lukas Morgan – all get a hand on the ball during play against Rapid City Stevens. BV notched its 10th season victory.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:54am

Lynx boy crack ‘AA’s’ top 5; net back-to-back wins against Rapid City Central, Stevens

After a scoring explosion on Frid

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Brandon Valley High School’s one-act play, “The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter” received a Superior rating, as did individual actors and an ensemble. Pictured are (from left) Zariah Sittig, Sam Dixon, Isaiah Barton, Lexi McKellep and Ben Livingston (in back).

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:50am

BVHS one-act shines bright on State Festival stage

Brandon Valley High’s one-act pla

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:47am

New auction items, raffles brings new excitement to 38th annual Wild Game Feed

Staff report

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Surrounded by family, friends and members of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Alesha Berning snips the celebratory ribbon, marking her investment in a Chamber membership. Berning’s business is “Chaos to Calm,” which is an organizational service business.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:40am

Berning’s home-based business brings ‘calm to chaos’

In 2017, Alesha Berning opened he

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Democratic leaders in the South Dakota Legislature gave their views on three main proposals to cut taxes in the state during a press conference in Pierre on Jan. 26. They included (from left) Rep. Erin Healy and Sen. Reynold Neisba, both of Sioux Falls, and Rep. Oren Lesmeister of Parade.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:10am

Tax break likely for SD residents in 2023 – but who benefits and by how much?

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There’s plenty of fun to be had at the Chamber’s Auction Amore, which is Friday.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:06am

The Undercover Band brings live music to Chamber’s Auction Amore event

The Brandon Valley Area Chamber o

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There’s plenty of fun to be had at the Chamber’s Auction Amore, which is Friday.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:06am

The Undercover Band brings live music to Chamber’s Auction Amore event

The Brandon Valley Area Chamber o

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:36am

City golf course continues to show strong numbers

The sport of golf took a hit in 2

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Representatives from Fareway Stores have reached out to the city of Brandon to begin the process of building a new store in Encore Park similar to the one in Harrisburg.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:33am

Fareway digs into discussion with city on upcoming build

When Fareway Stores Inc., announc

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Ashley Hoffman (left) and Tracy Kuhn share a 17-year dance history, as Hoffman was a student-athlete under Kuhn’s guide as the competitive dance coach at Brandon Valley. Two years later, Hoffman went to work as a dance instructor at Dynamic Cheer & Dance, which Kuhn founded 21 years ago. Hoffman will assume ownership of the studio June 1.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:31am

Founder of Dynamic Dance selling to long-time instructor

When Tracy Kuhn made the decision

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Brandon Valley’s Paige Hoff keeps a close guard on a Yankton player last week. The Lynx won 43-25.

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:40pm

Lady Lynx overwhelm Yankton to improve to 7-5

After playing three games in five

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Roman Anderson (106 pounds) used just 1:13 of the clock to pin his Roosevent opponent, Colton Cline.

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:33pm

BV takes charge on home mat Monday

On a night dedicated to the senio

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Brandon Valley’s Brenna Reker (142 pounds) racked up a 15-6 major decision win against Jaelyn Carrizales.

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:29pm

BV girls continue to gain mat experience in trio of duals

The Lady Governors of Pierre rule

Ella Gerken (left) and Emiy McCain look for signs of ear infection.

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:26pm

HOSA takes field trip to Sanford

Club members of Brandon Valley Hi

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Forty Brandon Valley Middle School students were selected to South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. Not only is 40 a new record for BVMS, it’s also a new statewide record for the number of students selected from one district. The 40 musicians are (in no particular order) Ella McCarthy, KJ Callies, Olivia Ericsson, Addi Hotz, Ethan Anderson, Alexi Kelley, Leah Preheim, Julia Mumm, Sabrina Luschas, Quynn Holter, Lizzy Pitz, Rylan Sithad, Rylan Rothenberger, Kyra Weber, Peyton Schneider, Ari Mauseth, Eli Steltz, Sophia David, Natalie Johnson, Olia Schaeffer, McKenzie Raaen, Lincoln. Fatone, Charlie Peterson, Joseph Kirkeby, Lily Pagel, Isaac Spahr, Trenton Entzel, Will Dunlap, Caleb Severin, Andrew Fode, Natalie Sikkink, Mackenzie Pederson, Kylie Wennblom, Korbin Hurd, Alex Bass, Otto Winters, Landon Feldkamp, Weston Hieb. BVMS band directors are Laura Schenk and Devin Melillo.

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 3:09pm

BVMS sets new statewide record for All-State Band selections