A bit of Brandon history mixed with a pie & ice cream social in the park

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:39am

Jill Meier/BV Journal

About 60 people turned out for a summertime history lesson on Brandon’s humble beginnings at Pioneer Park on Thursday. The firsttime event was a combined endeavor of the Brandon and Minnehaha County historical societies. (Below) Brandon Historical Society President Jeremy Risty shows a photo of the town’s Main Street in its early years.