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Jeremy Waltner: Husband to Stacey and Dad to Ella & Oliver, who is still hopeful the Phoenix can make a deep postseason run.

By News Staff

September 14, 2023

Like many who take even a casual interest in sports, I was curious to see how Aaron Rodgers would fare in his debut as quarterback with the New York J...

obituaries

Rosella Glanzer: 1933-2023

By News Staff

September 13, 2023

Rosella Glanzer, 90, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. ...

obituaries

Diane Stahl: 1930-2023

By News Staff

September 13, 2023

Diane Zoe (Wipf) Stahl, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, was born in the brick house just east of Bridgewater, S.D. on March 11, 1930. She was th...

news, photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: READY FOR THE RUNNERS

By News Staff

September 13, 2023

This was what the driving range at Valley View Golf Course looked like Wednesday morning as setup was underway for the Flyer Cross-Country Invitationa...

news, photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: ROYAL PHOTO

By News Staff

September 12, 2023

Aiden Heckenlaible and Maggie Miller were crowned Menno High School Homecoming King and Queen at coronation Monday night, Sept. 11 — a traditional kic...

news, sports

TSCHETTER OUT FOR SEASON WITH ACL TEAR

Sophomore all-conference QB out with ACL tear

By News Staff

September 12, 2023

Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy was off Friday with its bye week, but there’s still news out of the Phoenix camp — and it’s not good. As suspected foll...

news

ANDERSEN, SCHARBERG CROWNED MONDAY NIGHT

By News Staff

September 12, 2023

Freeman High School seniors Evan Scharberg and Ava Andersen were named Freeman High School Homecoming King and Queen at coronation Monday night, Sept....

news, photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: MAIN STREET MEMORY LANE

By News Staff

September 11, 2023

This photo is part of a series of three posted on Facebook by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives Monday morning, Sept. 11. Here's some of what the Freema...

news, photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: A LOOK BACK

By News Staff

September 10, 2023

This photo shows Pioneer Hall as it was after opening to students at Freeman Junior College and Academy in 1950. It has since taken on several renovat...

news, photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: SIDELINE SAVE

By News Staff

September 9, 2023

Freeman Academy senior midfielder Liam Ortman keeps the ball in play in soccer action at home late Saturday morning against Custer. The Bobcats are co...

news

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 day

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 day

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 day

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...

sports

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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