Talk of the Town
Exit 406 eastbound off-ramp
closed for utility work
Beginning Tuesday, May 7, the Interstate 90 eastbound off-ramp at exit 406 (Brandon) will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The off-ramp closure is necessary for Xcel Energy to perform transmission line work. This work is anticipated to last up to five days. Traffic on S.D. Highway 11 over the Interstate or exiting east to I-90 will also be stopped periodically with the use of flaggers.
Motorists should be prepared for delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. A detour will also be in place utilizing exit 410 by directing motorists back to exit 406 in the westbound lanes. Drivers are asked to be aware of workers adjacent to the driving lanes and to slow down through the work zone.
To stay abreast of the project, visit dot.sd.gov/i90-exit406-brandon-pcn-4433
FNB hosts May 10 blood drive
Community Blood Bank and First National Bank of Brandon, 101 S. Splitrock Blvd., will host a community blood drive from 8-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. Friday, May 10. Donors can schedule a donation time by logging onto cbblifeblood.org/events and select May 10. Additional information can be found by call us at (605) 331-3222. Those donating blood will receive a $10 D.Q. gift card as a thank you gift.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. An ID is required at the time of donation.
Joah’s Ark Petting Zoo
Joah’s Ark Petting Zoo returns to Brandon on May 11 and 12. The petting zoo will be open from 2-6 p.m. on May 11 and 1-5 p.m. on May 12 at 48258 265th St.
Help Stamp Out
Hunger on May 11
The National Association of Letter Carriers will Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 11. Carriers will pick up donations of non-perishable food items that are placed near your mailbox. Donations will stay in the community.
BV Schools topic of May 19 Historical Society talk
The history of Brandon Valley Schools will be the topic of the Sunday, May 19 Brandon Historical Society talk. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the BVHS Community Room. It is free and open to the public.
Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are Dinty Moore beef stew, Suddenly Salad, pizza sauce, small boxes of Pop Tarts, brownie and cookie mixes, hard taco shells, microwave popcorn, Knorr noodles and rice, shampoo (no conditioner).
