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FA, ‘CULTIVATE 120’ CAMPAIGN A GOOD FIT FOR HARTEL
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FA, ‘CULTIVATE 120’ CAMPAIGN A GOOD FIT FOR HARTEL
JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER It wasn’t long after Eric Hartel discovered Freeman Academy and began learning about the larger community that he came upon a way of life that resonated deeply — that this was a place that cared deeply for one another.
By JEREMY WALTNER 
August 30, 2023
JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER It wasn’t long after Eric Hartel discovered Freeman Academy and began learning about the larger community that he came upon a way of life that resonated deeply — that this was a place that cared deeply for one another. “I just got a warm feeling from the community,” said H...
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FREEMAN PUBLIC CONTINUES TO SEE ENROLLMENT GROWTH
JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER “If it’s a whirlwind, we’re spinning in the right direction.” That’s the 35,000-foot view summarized by Jake Tietje when looking at his relatively short time as superintendent of Freeman Public Schools — specifically the growth in enrollment the district has seen since he arrived as the top administrator in the summer of 2021.
By JEREMY WALTNER 
August 30, 2023
JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER “If it’s a whirlwind, we’re spinning in the right direction.” That’s the 35,000-foot view summarized by Jake Tietje when looking at his relatively short time as superintendent of Freeman Public Schools — specifically the growth in enrollment the district has seen since he ...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: THEIR TURN AT HOME
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: THEIR TURN AT HOME
One night after Freeman Public played in its home-opener, volleyball teams from Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno take their own home courts on Tuesday, with the Bearcats hosting Corsica-Stickney at Marion and Menno hosting Tripp-Delmont/Armour.  Pictured on this right are returning letter winners from Menno - standing from left: Joslynn Fischer, Kaelie Derby, Ashton Massey and Maggie Miller; kneeling from left: Ellyana Ulmer and Taylor Freier. 
By News Staff 
August 29, 2023
One night after Freeman Public played in its home-opener, volleyball teams from Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno take their own home courts on Tuesday, with the Bearcats hosting Corsica-Stickney at Marion and Menno hosting Tripp-Delmont/Armour.  Pictured on this right are returning letter winners fr...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HOME-OPENER
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: HOME-OPENER
These returning letter-winners and the Freeman High School volleyball team will play in its home-opener tonight against Corsica-Stickney. The JV game begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by the varsity. The Flyers competed in the Hanson Early Bird Tournament last week and will take a 1-2 record into tonight's home match. Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno are both at home Tuesday night as the Bearcats host Corsica-Stickney and the Wolves host Tripp-Delmont/Armour. Check back tomorrow to see photos from those teams.
By News Staff 
August 28, 2023
These returning letter-winners and the Freeman High School volleyball team will play in its home-opener tonight against Corsica-Stickney. The JV game begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by the varsity. The Flyers competed in the Hanson Early Bird Tournament last week and will take a 1-2 record into tonight...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNDAY MORNING SUN
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNDAY MORNING SUN
The Sunday morning sun shines above the Bethlehem Reformed Church OPC of Freeman Aug. 27 — part of what is turning out to be gorgeous later-summer weekend across the area.
By News Staff 
August 27, 2023
The Sunday morning sun shines above the Bethlehem Reformed Church OPC of Freeman Aug. 27 — part of what is turning out to be gorgeous later-summer weekend across the area.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FAIR PLAY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FAIR PLAY
This photo from South Dakota News Watch was published last week with an accompanying story by Stu Whitney that focuses on the Turner County Fair and its ability to thrive in what are otherwise difficult times for county fairs.
By News Staff 
August 26, 2023
This photo from South Dakota News Watch was published last week with an accompanying story by Stu Whitney that focuses on the Turner County Fair and its ability to thrive in what are otherwise difficult times for county fairs. "County fairs held in small-town settings across South Dakota each summer...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: AT YOUR SERVICE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: AT YOUR SERVICE
Doug Kraft, who operates Kraft Pillow Service with his wife, Vanease, steps out of the trailer to collect pillows that had just been dropped off for cleaning Friday morning, Aug. 25. The mobile service is out of Kingsley, Iowa and been in operation by the Krafts since 1982, and the couple has been coming to Freeman since those earliest years. Their visit to Freeman is in partnership with the Et Cetera Shoppe, which in conjunction with the visit from Kraft Pillow Service is selling brand-new feather pillows, with proceeds going to support the work of Mennonite Central Committee.
By News Staff 
August 25, 2023
Doug Kraft, who operates Kraft Pillow Service with his wife, Vanease, steps out of the trailer to collect pillows that had just been dropped off for cleaning Friday morning, Aug. 25. The mobile service is out of Kingsley, Iowa and been in operation by the Krafts since 1982, and the couple has been c...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ALL IN THE FAMILY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ALL IN THE FAMILY
This photo, along with an accompanying story, appears on the front page of the Aug. 24 edition of The Courier. The caption reads:
By News Staff 
August 24, 2023
This photo, along with an accompanying story, appears on the front page of the Aug. 24 edition of The Courier. The caption reads: Don Beier (back left), who began as owner at Fensel’s Electric in 1999, stands with the new ownership group made of the Kleinsasser family, which purchased the business o...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: BIG BOYS – BIG DAY!
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: BIG BOYS – BIG DAY!
As the Wednesday morning light hits Freeman’s most historic building, Olan Schrag and Ezekiel Unruh smile for a picture before walking in to start their first day of kindergarten at Freeman Academy. All students like Olan and Ezekiel — the 5-year-old sons of Nick and Sonja Schrag and Austin and Lindsey Unruh — from across the area are now back at school for another year.
By News Staff 
August 23, 2023
As the Wednesday morning light hits Freeman’s most historic building, Olan Schrag and Ezekiel Unruh smile for a picture before walking in to start their first day of kindergarten at Freeman Academy. All students like Olan and Ezekiel — the 5-year-old sons of Nick and Sonja Schrag and Austin and Lind...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE
Menno School Board members Joel Rempfer, left, and Tim Freier help serve a light supper to students, parents and staff during an open house in advance of the new school year Monday evening, Aug. 21. As is per traditional, the school board prepared and served the meal in conjunction with an open house that included a number of activities, as well as a chance for families to meet teachers and ask questions. School is set to start at both Menno and Freeman Academy on Wednesday. Freeman Public started with a half day on Tuesday while Marion began its 2023-24 term on Monday.
By News Staff 
August 22, 2023
Menno School Board members Joel Rempfer, left, and Tim Freier help serve a light supper to students, parents and staff during an open house in advance of the new school year Monday evening, Aug. 21. As is per traditional, the school board prepared and served the meal in conjunction with an open hous...
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TURNER COUNTY BOARD FINDS ‘SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE’ OF DPS NON-COMPLIANCE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MARCHING ORDERS
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The Menno Wolves Marching Band makes its way south of Fifth Street to begin the Menno Band Day parade Friday morning, Oct. 3. Sixteen middle school an...
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