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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: FA/MARION, FHS SWEPT IN DOUBLEHEADERS

By Jeremy Waltner

January 21, 2025

Freeman Academy/Marion lost to Canistota and Freeman Public lost to Centerville in a pair of doubleheaders Tuesday night, Jan. 20. The FA/Marion boys ...

photo day

PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN THE HOUSE

By Jeremy Waltner

January 22, 2025

This photo was taken inside the House chamber during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session — a scene similar to what is playing out in Pierre in t...

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THE STATE OF FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

By Jeremy Waltner

January 15, 2025

Considerable growth in enrollment, an expanded curriculum, ongoing attention to the physical plant and a strong financial position has Freeman School ...

TERMS EXPIRING ON LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES

By Jeremy Waltner

January 15, 2025

A number of terms are expiring this year on city councils and school boards that utilize The Courier as their official newspaper. The circulation of n...

news, sports

TSCHETTER PICKS UP CAREER WIN NO. 100

By Jeremy Waltner

January 15, 2025

Freshman is 20-4 this season and ranked No. 6 in Class B at 144 JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER It wasn’t just another win for Freeman High School’s Easto...

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WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE MENNO MUSEUM

By Jeremy Waltner

January 9, 2025

https://youtu.be/KXDGnZ2H7EU

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: WHO’S WHO IN ‘JANE EYRE’

By Jeremy Waltner

January 8, 2025

Director Jill Hofer has announced the cast of “Jane Eyre,” which will be presented for Schmeckfest 2025. The show will be staged Thursday night, April...

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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...

sports

THIS WEEK’S BASKETBALL GAMES

By Jeremy Waltner

January 19, 2025

Monday, Jan. 20 - POSTPONED BBB: Scotland/Menno vs. Bridgewater-Emery (in Scotland) Tuesday, Jan. 21 BBB: FA/Marion at Canistota BBB: Freeman at Cente...

sports

FHS BOYS, GIRLS WIN AGAIN; TRAPPERS LOSE

By Jeremy Waltner

January 11, 2025

The Freeman High School boys moved to 6-2 with a 75-56 road win over Tripp-Delmont/Armour Saturday, Jan. 11. The Nighthawks dropped to 3-3. David Walt...

sports

FHS BOYS OUTLAST BRIDGEWATER-EMERY IN OT

By Jeremy Waltner

January 9, 2025

Freshman David Walter had 28 points and was 6-for-6 from the free-throw line down to stretch to help seal a 65-62 overtime win over Bridgewater-Emery ...

sports

PETERS’ LATE 3-POINTER LIFTS FHS BOYS TO NARROW WIN

By Jeremy Waltner

January 7, 2025

Luke Peters connected on a three-pointer from the top of the key with 4 seconds to play and a desperation three-point field goal that would have tied ...

obituaries

Death Notice: Gerald Martin

By Jeremy Waltner

January 12, 2025

Gerald Martin, 83, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Gerald is survived by his children,...

obituaries

Robert Thomas, 95

January 6, 2025

Robert Thomas, 95 of Freeman, S.D., passed away Jan. 1, 2025 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday,...

obituaries

Dale Stern, 72

By Jeremy Waltner

January 3, 2025

Dale Lee Stern age 72, of Mitchell, S.D., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Nov. 22 at Holy Spirit C...

obituaries

BILL HEADLEY, 85

By Jeremy Waltner

December 22, 2024

William J. ‘Bill’ Headley age 85 of Menno, S.D., passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. A funeral service will be h...

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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...

sports

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...

photo day

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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THE STATE OF FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

By Jeremy Waltner

January 15, 2025

Considerable growth in enrollment, an expanded curriculum, ongoing attention to the physical plant and a strong financial position has Freeman School ...

photo day

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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