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By Jeremy Waltner

July 24, 2024

Lillian Graber was born April 20, 1926, on a farm west of Alpena, S.D., to Benjamin and Christina (Schlechter) Brosz. She passed away on July 18, 2024...

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Richard Becker, 76

By Jeremy Waltner

July 24, 2024

Richard Becker, 76, of Canistota, S.D., passed away on July 18, 2024 at his home under hospice care. A funeral service was held Wednesday, July 24 at ...

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Marvin Guthmiller, 84

By Jeremy Waltner

July 24, 2024

Marvin M. Guthmiller, age 84 of Menno, S.D., passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D. A funeral service was...

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Verda Nickel, 97

By Jeremy Waltner

July 24, 2024

Verda Nickel, nee Schmidt, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m. in the Tieszen Memorial Home, 312 East St...

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LEGION BASEBALL: 79ERS ELIMINATED WEDNESDAY

By Jeremy Waltner

July 23, 2024

One day after losing a tough battle in the final inning, the Post 152 79ers saw their inaugural American Legion season come to a close with another on...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: GAME DAY

By Jeremy Waltner

July 23, 2024

This first-year team — the Post 152 79ers — will take the field today in the first round of the South Dakota American Legion Region 4B Tournament bein...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MUSEUM’S MONDAY LOOK BACK

By Jeremy Waltner

July 22, 2024

This photo was posted by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives on its Facebook page Monday, July 22 with the accompanying information: Inspired by last week...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE CALL

By Jeremy Waltner

July 21, 2024

Ryan Wieman calls the live auction early Saturday afternoon that highlighted the 2024 South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Relief Sale — a f...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: WALK-IN COOLER

By Jeremy Waltner

July 20, 2024

Brian Paff and his 7-year-old son, Trevor, walk into Pioneer Hall with an empty cooler to be used during the 2024 South Dakota Mennonite Central Commi...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CRAZY DAYS CLASSIC

By Jeremy Waltner

July 19, 2024

Classic cars line the west side of Main Street Wednesday evening as part of the Freeman Community Development Corporation's Crazy Days. Dozens enjoyed...

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FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO

By Jeremy Waltner

January 7, 2025

The 2024-25 school year will be the last in Menno for Kory Foss. The district superintendent announced Monday morning, Jan. 6, that he has accepted th...

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FHS BOYS DROP SECOND-STRAIGHT GAME

By Jeremy Waltner

January 2, 2025

One day after suffering their first loss of the season to Howard, the Freeman High School boys dropped their second game of the season, falling the De...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FINAL RITES

By Jeremy Waltner

December 30, 2024

Personnel from Ellsworth Air Force Base, representing the United States Air Force, were on hand to help offer military rites over the body of William ...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A TRIBUTE

By Jeremy Waltner

January 3, 2025

Passing of Bill Headley on Dec. 22 triggers look back on legacy for the ages William J. Headley, known by most as Bill and whose surname is synonymous...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ACTION RETURNS

By Jeremy Waltner

December 28, 2024

The Freeman High School boys run through drills Saturday morning in advance of their game against White River scheduled to start at 3 p.m. that aftern...

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