Death Notice: Karen Wollman

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 is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Walter Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A funeral will take place Saturday, Nov 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem MB Church, with burial and a lunch to follow.

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Death Notice: Karen Wollman

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