Opinion

Sounding Off

Published by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:36am

The results of the Brandon Valley Journal’s online polls:

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Coronavirus turns S.D. Legislature’s usual ‘Veto Day’ into daylong marathon

Published by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:29am

PIERRE – On Monday of last week “Veto Day” became a marathon lasting 16 hours and 40 minutes from the time I “gaveled in” to the time I “gaveled out” at 3:40 a.m.

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BV educators encourage students to 'do their best'

Published by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:27am

To grade or not to grade during the school closure? That topic has recently surfaced in national media and is extremely complicated and professional opinions vary.

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Jill's Journal: Blue sock, black sock

Published by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:26am

If the headline sounds similar to the title of a Dr. Seuss book, it was intended to.

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The darkness of Easter

Published by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:25am

For three hours, darkness had covered the land. The people knew it was only noon, but it felt like midnight.

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From the Desk of Jeff Barth: Barth reminds county business can be handled online

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 2:29pm

We live in unique circumstances with the emergence of COVID-19.

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Letter to the Editor: Reader suggests library provide curbside service

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:45pm

The Brandon branch of Siouxland Library is closed. When we asked if we could pick up our held books at the door or curb we were told NO. We then inqu

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Letter to the Editor: Parliament pledges to be 'a voice of reason'

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:43pm

Social distancing and campaigns just don’t mix well.

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From the Pulpit: We cry HOSANNA

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:42pm

2,000 years ago, in the city of Jerusalem, a great crowd entered the city.

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Sup's On: BVSD continues on with distance learning plan

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:41pm

Has the COVID-19 closure revealed a teacher who is creative, devoted, positive, and making a difference?

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