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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE CALL
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE CALL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 20, 2025
Ryan Wieman of Wieman Land & Auction of Marion identified bidders during the South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale in Freeman Saturday,...
‘BRIGHT STAR’ NAMED 2026 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
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‘BRIGHT STAR’ NAMED 2026 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 16, 2025
“Bright Star,” a musical that opened on Broadway in 2016 and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, has been selected as the ...
SD MCC SALE FEATURES NEW GENERATION
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SD MCC SALE FEATURES NEW GENERATION
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 15, 2025
SD MCC Relief Sale featuring new generation of poppy seed roll-makers Wide variety of foods will be available starting at 11 a.m. Saturday Over the ye...
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KNODEL REFLECTS ON CAREER ROOTED IN COMPASSION
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KNODEL REFLECTS ON CAREER ROOTED IN COMPASSION
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 15, 2025
She started at Freeman Academy before settling in at Menno. With one year left, she is now the SDCTE Teacher of the Year. Betsy Knodel knew she wanted...
‘THIS IS MENNO; THIS IS WHAT WE ARE’
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‘THIS IS MENNO; THIS IS WHAT WE ARE’
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 7, 2025
American pride again on full display as thousands flock to Menno for the biggest small-town Independence Day celebration around Mettler Implement show...
SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 5, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story will appear in print in the July 9 issue of The Courier. Three individuals have been arrested and are facing state felony ch...
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79ERS WIN A PAIR AT MENNO’S JULY 4 CELEBRATION
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79ERS WIN A PAIR AT MENNO’S JULY 4 CELEBRATION
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 5, 2025
The only team to beat the Post 152 Junior Legion team so far this season — Tabor — saw what the 79ers are capable of Friday afternoon, July 4, as they...
79ERS’ JUNIOR LEGION IMPROVES TO 13-1
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79ERS’ JUNIOR LEGION IMPROVES TO 13-1
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 1, 2025
One night after blasting Alexandria 19-1, the Post 152 Junior Legion won twice more at Crofton, Neb., sweeping a doubleheader against Post 128 with 12...
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Obituaries
Linda Huber, 77
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Linda Huber, 77
July 17, 2025
Linda Huber, 77, of Freeman, S.D., went to her eternal home Friday, July 11, 2025, at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston, S.D., after a brief but...
Ruby Waltner, 94
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Ruby Waltner, 94
July 17, 2025
Ruby Waltner, 94, of Freeman passed away on June 28 at the Freeman hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9...
Harvey J. Hofer, 93
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Harvey J. Hofer, 93
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 7, 2025
Harvey J. Hofer, 93, of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2025, at Oakview Terrace Nursing Home in Freeman. A memorial service ...
Gerrit Niemeyer, 78
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Gerrit Niemeyer, 78
July 7, 2025
Gerrit Herman Niemeyer, 78, of Menno, S.D., formerly Inwood, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home in Menno. Visitation with the fam...
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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 5, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story will appear in print in the July 9 issue of The Courier. Three individuals have been arrested and are facing state felony ch...
ALL IN THE FAMILY
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 1, 2025
Forty-two years ago, his Grandpa Ted took over Ferd’s Market and renamed it Ted’s Market. Ten years after that, his dad, Bob, took over Ted’s Market a...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: STANDING WATER
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: STANDING WATER
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 8, 2025
Emma Schoenwald and friend Evelyn Lafrentz found enjoyment in a ditch full of water not far north of their Dewald Street homes in Freeman Monday eveni...
‘BRIGHT STAR’ NAMED 2026 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
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‘BRIGHT STAR’ NAMED 2026 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 16, 2025
“Bright Star,” a musical that opened on Broadway in 2016 and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, has been selected as the ...

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