Ava Andersen, homecoming queen at Freeman High School, hands the game ball to referee Rich Erickson of Yankton prior to Friday night's gridiron matchup between Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy and Howard. It was a beautiful evening and spirited environment despite the Phoenix's 45-18 loss to the No. 3...

Students from Menno High School assemble near the school in advance of Friday morning’s homecoming parade. Freeman, meanwhile, will see its own homecoming parade starting at 1 p.m.

Senior Tavin Schroeder (pictured) blew away the field and junior Finley McConniel cross the line well ahead of the third-place finisher as the Freeman Academy/Marion boys cleaned up at the Flyer Cross-Country Invitational at Valley View Golf Course Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13. Schroeder, who was s...

This was what the driving range at Valley View Golf Course looked like Wednesday morning as setup was underway for the Flyer Cross-Country Invitational. Races were scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on what is ideal weather for running.

Aiden Heckenlaible and Maggie Miller were crowned Menno High School Homecoming King and Queen at coronation Monday night, Sept. 11 — a traditional kick-off to a spirited week held at the city/school auditorium. Other candidates for royalty were, standing from left: Isaac Fergen, Seth Ahalt, Kaelie D...

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 Freeman museum had to say: The photos we’ve shared in this “Main on Monday” feature the past year have reflected the changes on Freeman’s Main Street stretc...

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 renovations both inside and out.

Freeman Academy senior midfielder Liam Ortman keeps the ball in play in soccer action at home late Saturday morning against Custer. The Bobcats are coming off a 5-1 over Hot Springs yesterday and are leading 4-0 at the half.

This photo shows Lion's Park located one block west of the 300 block of Main Street in Freeman. This was the location of Freeman Public School from 1900 until October of 1923, when a fire destroyed what was a distinctive school building. As we near the 100-year anniversary of that school-changing — ...

Cross-country runners finish the course at the Freeman Prairie Arboretum Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6. It was the Freeman Academy/Marion Cross Country Invitational feature junior high, junior varsity and varsity races and included runners from FA/Marion, Freeman Public, Menno, Viborg-Hurley, Centerv...