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PHOTO OF THE DAY: PICTURE PRESERVATION
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: PICTURE PRESERVATION
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 17, 2025
Freeman Academy assistant soccer coaches Andre Eisenbeis and Paul Ortman and head coach Nathan Epp stand for a photo at the conclusion of a spirited p...
FREEMAN BOYS SECOND AT REGION 3B MEET
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FREEMAN BOYS SECOND AT REGION 3B MEET
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 17, 2025
The Freeman High School boys will compete as a full team at the 2025 South Dakota High School State Cross Country Championships next Saturday thanks t...
FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FREEMAN OCT. 10
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FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FREEMAN OCT. 10
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 15, 2025
A fugitive from justice out of Harmon County, Okla. wanted for felony child abuse was arrested in Freeman Friday afternoon, Oct. 10 after a strong pol...
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HOMECOMING IN FREEMAN, MENNO NEXT WEEK
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HOMECOMING IN FREEMAN, MENNO NEXT WEEK
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 1, 2025
Students from both Freeman Public and Menno are gearing up for what will be a big week to come at both schools — homecoming. Coronation will formally ...
PANKRATZ INDUCTED INTO JACKS HALL OF FAME
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PANKRATZ INDUCTED INTO JACKS HALL OF FAME
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 30, 2025
More than three decades after becoming a four-time All-American wrestler with South Dakota State University, Freeman native and Flyers standout Mike P...
MENNO POWER SHOW: HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
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MENNO POWER SHOW: HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 23, 2025
For the 39th time in as many years, Menno’s big Pioneer Power Show brings the past to life through like-minded volunteers and a work ethic not unlike ...
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SPORTS
NO. 1 PHOENIX WIN OVER NO. 3 ALCESTER-HUDSON
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NO. 1 PHOENIX WIN OVER NO. 3 ALCESTER-HUDSON
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 23, 2025
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy hands Cubs first loss with 38-19 win on the road despite struggles It wasn’t exactly pretty — the Phoenix had three tur...
SCOTLAND/MENNO ROUTS BURKE 53-14
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SCOTLAND/MENNO ROUTS BURKE 53-14
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 23, 2025
Trappers improve to 3-2 in impressive win; in contention for playoff spot Scotland/Menno is positioning itself to make playoffs for the first time sin...
TUSCHEN PK GIVES BOBCATS UPSET WIN OVER JAMES VALLEY
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TUSCHEN PK GIVES BOBCATS UPSET WIN OVER JAMES VALLEY
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 18, 2025
When Parker junior Emma Tuschen woke up Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, one of the first thoughts that popped into her head was, “man, I really want to bea...
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Obituaries
Myrna Herrboldt, 94
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Myrna Herrboldt, 94
October 16, 2025
Myrna Jane Herrboldt, 94, of Menno, S.D., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. A fune...
Lavern Wagner, 99
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Lavern Wagner, 99
October 15, 2025
Lavern Wagner, 99, of Menno, S.D., passed away Monday, Oct. 13 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Satu...
Marlene Mandler, 91
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Marlene Mandler, 91
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 15, 2025
Marlene Mandler, 91, of Marion, S.D., passed away Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Corsica Nursing Home. A funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. ...
Marilyn Wipf, 88
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Marilyn Wipf, 88
October 5, 2025
Marilyn Wipf, age 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully at the Freeman Nursing Home on Sept. 30, 2025. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 4, at ...
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FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FREEMAN OCT. 10
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FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FREEMAN OCT. 10
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 15, 2025
A fugitive from justice out of Harmon County, Okla. wanted for felony child abuse was arrested in Freeman Friday afternoon, Oct. 10 after a strong pol...
FULL REPORT: BOARD FINDS DPS NON-COMPLIANT
FULL REPORT: BOARD FINDS DPS NON-COMPLIANT
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 29, 2025
Additional action expected when Turner County Board of Adjustment meets again Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m., at Parker Community Building So what now?...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: MARCHING ORDERS
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MARCHING ORDERS
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 3, 2025
The Menno Wolves Marching Band makes its way south of Fifth Street to begin the Menno Band Day parade Friday morning, Oct. 3. Sixteen middle school an...

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