PHOTO OF THE DAY: FORMING FREEMAN
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FORMING FREEMAN
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 15, 2024
This photo was taken in 1968 and shows what was at the time the southeastern corner of Freeman, looking to the southwest. The image is part of a histo...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LEADING THE WAY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: LEADING THE WAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 14, 2024
The Menno Marching Band helps lead the way as the homecoming parade played out on Fifth Street in that community early Friday afternoon. Marion held i...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: COURT IN SESSION
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: COURT IN SESSION
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 13, 2024
This is the homecoming court at Marion High School, which is celebrating homecoming today with an 11 a.m. parade, pep rally to follow and 7 p.m. home ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN REMEMBRANCE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN REMEMBRANCE
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 12, 2024
One day after the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, flags at the Freeman Post Office remain at half-staff.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: STANDING BY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: STANDING BY
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 11, 2024
These excavators stand on the property of Knodel Contractors along the east side of Highway 81 in preparation for an online auction that will take pla...
Kent (Ken) Keith Wintersteen Jr., 68
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Kent (Ken) Keith Wintersteen Jr., 68
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 11, 2024
The times for Ken's Homegoing Celebration are as follows: A family visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Menno High Sc...
Bob (Bobby) David Hofer, 80
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Bob (Bobby) David Hofer, 80
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 11, 2024
Bob (Bobby) David Hofer, 80, of Sioux Falls, S.D., passed away Sunday, Sept. 8 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Bobby's memorial service wil...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ROYAL PICTURE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ROYAL PICTURE
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 10, 2024
Coronation kicked off homecoming week in the communities of Menno and Marion Monday night, with the crowning of king and queen highlighting the offici...
ENROLLMENT IN FREEMAN HOLDING STEADY
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ENROLLMENT IN FREEMAN HOLDING STEADY
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 11, 2024
Overall totals dip slightly, but numbers at Freeman Public remain as high as they have been in more than 15 years The number of students attending Fre...
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SPECIAL REPORT: FUTURE OF GROWING DREAMS IN QUESTION
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SPECIAL REPORT: FUTURE OF GROWING DREAMS IN QUESTION
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 20, 2024
Longtime preschool/daycare center facing crisis; will close if new path forward isn’t found — and soon Six young children wiggled and squirmed as they...
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...
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...
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...

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