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FOOTBALL REPORTS: PHOENIX, TRAPPERS WIN BIG
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 1, 2025
Here are the football reports from Friday night, Oct. 3 Phoenix 43, Centerville 8 An interception and return for a touchdown by Karter Weber on just t...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HOUSE OF WORSHIP
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HOUSE OF WORSHIP
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 5, 2025
The Bethany Mennonite Church of Freeman is pictured on a beautiful fall morning Sunday, Oct. 5. The church pastor, Shane VanMeveren, is featured in th...
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?...
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...
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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 ...
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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POWER SHOW RETURNS TO MENNO THIS WEEKEND
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 16, 2025
Pioneer Acres, the rolling and picturesque grounds on the northern edge of Menno, was mostly quiet late Friday morning, Sept. 12. The distant sound of...
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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
Bonita Tieszen, 88
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Bonita Tieszen, 88
October 1, 2025
Bonita Tieszen, 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on Sept. 24 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A celebration of life service will be held at a later dat...
Death Notice: Hulda Streyle
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Death Notice: Hulda Streyle
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 26, 2025
Hulda Streyle, age 102, of Menno, S.D., passed away Wednesday Sept. 24, 2025 at Freeman Regional Nursing Home in Freeman, S.D. A funeral service will ...
Death Notice: LaVonne Schrag
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Death Notice: LaVonne Schrag
September 24, 2025
LaVonne Heckel Kleinsasser Schrag, 90, died on Sept. 20, 2025, at Freeman Regional Nursing Home in Freeman, S.D. A celebration of life service will be...
Death Notice: Phyllis Reimer
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Death Notice: Phyllis Reimer
September 24, 2025
Phyllis Reimer, 99, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday...
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FOOTBALL REPORTS: PHOENIX, TRAPPERS WIN BIG
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 1, 2025
Here are the football reports from Friday night, Oct. 3 Phoenix 43, Centerville 8 An interception and return for a touchdown by Karter Weber on just t...
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?...
PHOENIX UPSET ELKTON-LAKE BENTON IN SIGNATURE WIN
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PHOENIX UPSET ELKTON-LAKE BENTON IN SIGNATURE WIN
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 6, 2025
PHOENIX TREAT FANS TO 'CULTURE WIN' by Jeremy Waltner It might not be the ultimate goal of a state championship, but Friday night in Freeman was prett...

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