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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CLOSING TIME
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CLOSING TIME
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 6, 2024
Tim & Becky Wiese announce decision this week; 81 Metal Art will continue One of Freeman’s “mom and pop shops” is closing its doors. Tim and Becky Wie...
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: ELECTION RESULTS
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: ELECTION RESULTS
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 6, 2024
by Jeremy Waltner A very late night, a looming deadline, lack of space and — frankly — a thread of exhaustion all prevented me from getting the Nov. 5...
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VOTERS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY TUESDAY
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VOTERS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY TUESDAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 30, 2024
Local race features battle for District 19 Senate seat; ballot measures to be decided include grocery tax repeal, legalization of abortion, marijuana ...
SPECIAL CELEBRATION MAKES CULTURAL CONNECTION
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SPECIAL CELEBRATION MAKES CULTURAL CONNECTION
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 17, 2024
Freeman Academy partners with Department of Tribal Relations to offer area students, public at large, a unique look at what makes us different — and t...
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: THE JOHNSON NEGATIVES
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PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: THE JOHNSON NEGATIVES
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 17, 2024
The history of the Freeman community is told in the 120-plus volumes of newspapers that make up the archives of the Courier, but also in the numerous ...
CITY OF FREEMAN HIRES SECOND POLICE OFFICER
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CITY OF FREEMAN HIRES SECOND POLICE OFFICER
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 15, 2024
Kenny Birkey will be joining the Freeman Police Department as a second officer. The 2010 Freeman High School graduate — and permanent resident of Free...
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SPORTS
PHOENIX WIN AT HILL CITY: FULL REPORT
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PHOENIX WIN AT HILL CITY: FULL REPORT
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 31, 2024
Players and coaches from Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy knew that Hill City was an explosive football team capable of scoring quickly and often — a te...
MCCONNIEL EDGES HOLDEMAN BY 0.03 FOR CLASS B TITLE
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MCCONNIEL EDGES HOLDEMAN BY 0.03 FOR CLASS B TITLE
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 26, 2024
Marion senior Finley McConniel edged Mitchell Christian sophomore Silas Holdeman by the closest of margins — 0.03 seconds — to claim a dramatic 2024 C...
PHOENIX FEAST ON DOGS
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PHOENIX FEAST ON DOGS
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 25, 2024
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy scored eight touchdowns on 10 possessions and held De Smet to 191 total yards — all on the ground — in a 58-14 win in t...
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Obituaries
Death Notice: Ardis Jantzen
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Death Notice: Ardis Jantzen
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 5, 2024
Ardis Jantzen, 97, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, ...
Darlene Schaeffer, 88
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Darlene Schaeffer, 88
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 4, 2024
Darlene Schaeffer, 88, of Yankton, S.D., passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. Visitations were sched...
Death Notice: Karen Wollman
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Death Notice: Karen Wollman
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 3, 2024
Karen Wollman, formerly of Menno, passed away at Harrison Bay Assisted Living in Mound, Minn., Thursday, Oct. 31, at the age of 87 years. A visitation...
Derald Walter, 90
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Derald Walter, 90
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 30, 2024
Derald Walter, 90, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A funeral service is scheduled for Sat...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MOMENT IN TIME
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MOMENT IN TIME
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 27, 2024
This shows the moment that SDHSAA executive director Dan Swartos confirmed that Freeman Academy/Marion senior Finley McConniel had won the 2024 Class ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: HONORED FOR SERVICE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HONORED FOR SERVICE
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 3, 2024
Sonja Waltner and Sheila Wipf, who along with Iwona Lewter are music teachers at Freeman Public Schools, were recognized for their years of service Sa...
MCCONNIEL EDGES HOLDEMAN BY 0.03 FOR CLASS B TITLE
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MCCONNIEL EDGES HOLDEMAN BY 0.03 FOR CLASS B TITLE
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 26, 2024
Marion senior Finley McConniel edged Mitchell Christian sophomore Silas Holdeman by the closest of margins — 0.03 seconds — to claim a dramatic 2024 C...
PHOENIX WIN AT HILL CITY: FULL REPORT
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PHOENIX WIN AT HILL CITY: FULL REPORT
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 31, 2024
Players and coaches from Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy knew that Hill City was an explosive football team capable of scoring quickly and often — a te...
PHOENIX FEAST ON DOGS
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PHOENIX FEAST ON DOGS
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 25, 2024
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy scored eight touchdowns on 10 possessions and held De Smet to 191 total yards — all on the ground — in a 58-14 win in t...

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