Brandon Valley Journal

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The Swensons – Kiera, Cameron, Sean, Erin, Kaelyn and Caden

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 2:09pm

A community rallies for one of their own - Sean Swenson in tough battle against Stage 4 pancreatic cancer

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Brandon Valley student Lars Lindquist uses one of the new wireless cameras and headsets for Lynx TV on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Brandon Valley vs. Pierre soccer game.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 2:01pm

Enhanced Lynx TV adds cameras, production to BVHS broadcasts

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An early Sunday morning fire in the 2800 block of East Daybreak Circle has displaced a Brandon man and his sons. The fire’s start has been traced to the kitchen.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 1:52pm

Early Sunday morning house fire displaces father, sons

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Quinntin Mischke and Marcus Munsch are silhouetted by Saturday morning’s blue skies atop the McHardy Park Hill during the Lynx Cross Country Invite. For more photos from the home invite, visit brandonvalleyjournal.com.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 1:34pm

Lynx boys own McHardy Park course at home invite

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Brandon Valley’s Ellie Anders (left) battles a Sioux Falls Roosevelt player on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Brandon.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 1:26pm

Back-to-back shutouts net Lady Lynx first wins of ‘26 soccer season

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Brandon Valley’s Rory Davis (left) celebrates with Abwe Ebasomba following his goal against Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 1:25pm

Boys soccer goes 2-0 with one game still in the balance

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Jersie Melcher sets the play with her serve receive during recent volleyball action in Brandon. The Lynx host O’Gorman this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 11:14am

Marshall edges Lynx in three straight sets; goes 4-1 at tourney

Quilt of Valor recipiients are, from left, Lloyd “Jack” Gill, Mario Mercado, Monte Likeness, Rita Jongeling, Erin Brown and Owen Richards.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 11:01am

Quilts of Valor wraps 7 vets in gratitude

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Brandon Valley dance team performs their pom routine at the Yankton Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Lady Lynx cheer and dance teams head to the Brookings Invite this Saturday, and the BV Invite is on tap for Tuesday, Sept. 22, starting at 5 p.m. “Red out” is the theme that night, and BV fans are encouraged to wear red.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:45am

BV cheer elevates score, Lynx dance is grand champs at Yankton

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Olivia Ericsson taps the ball back over as she plays the net in flight 3 singles on Friday, Sept. 11 in Brandon during a dual against Vermillion.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:41am

BV girls go 1-4 during busy week of tennis action

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Kalen Pudwill keeps an eye on the ball as he takes a fairway swing at the Metro Preview on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:39am

Lynx card season-low at Elmwood, battle conditions at Yankton Invitational

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Girl Scout Troop 41435 last week completed the Little Free Library, which is located at the entrance of Pioneer Park in Brandon. The community project is a requirement of the Bronze Award. Pictured, from left, are Mya Cuka, Clara Dux, Anya Engeltjes and Sophie Coolidge.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:20am

Girl Scouts bring Little Free Library to Pioneer Park

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A niece’s wedding abroad is what lured Merle Horst of Brandon to venture to Lucca, Italy on July 2. Horst brought the Brandon Valley Journal along to help with the celebration!

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:12am

Journey with the Journal

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Brandon Valley High’s 2026 royal court (from left): Brooklyn Goetzinger, Grace Dew, Shelby Bergan, Lauren Gerkey, Queen Logan Torgrude, King Tay Schmidt, Hayes Bortnem, Jack Blomgren, Gavin Johnson and Austin Dowd.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:11am

BVHS crowns King Tay, Queen Logan

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Patrons of Two Little Bees Family Farm pick flowers from the garden of summertime blooms. The Garretson-based business has found success in their Jars of Joy program.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 10:00am

Local flower farm spreads joy one jar at a time

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Brothers (left-to-right) Cameron, Will and Jameson Parker around a newly completed BV Lynx logo in Brandon on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 9:57am

BV, paw print driveway art doubles as fundraiser for Parker brothers

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World of Outlaws driver David Gravel gets ready to compete at the SD BBQ Shootout at Huset’s Speedway on Friday, Sept. 4.

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 1:58pm

‘Drivers, fire up your smokers!’ Huset’s hosts BBQ event fo fans, competitors and drivers at Labor Day weekend finale

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden made a surprise stop and announcement during halftime of Saturday’s Pigskin Classic football game against Sioux Falls O’Gorman: The Marching Lynx are New York City bound for the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Gov. Rhoden also took time for photos with fans and many on the sidelines

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 1:32pm

Marching Lynx selected for ‘27 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade