Jim Smidt moves a large crate that holds cardboard back into its spot inside the Freeman Recycling Center Friday morning. Smidt was in a separate area of the Cedar Street facility compressing the cardboard into bales. The city’s recycling effort goes back more than 30 years with 24-hour access in pl...

That's the sun rising in the sky on Wednesday morning, July 25 — a unique look at the star located approximately 93 million miles away cause by wildfires in Canada and the resulting poor air quality.

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 being hosted by Corsica. The team made up of players from Freeman, Menno and Scotland will face Wagner in Tuesday's second game scheduled to start at 4:30...

This photo was posted by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives on its Facebook page Monday, July 22 with the accompanying information: Inspired by last week’s “Crazy Daze” in Freeman, this week’s “Monday Memory” from your local museum recalls a similar citywide promotion 44 years ago this week, July 25, 1...

Ryan Wieman calls the live auction early Saturday afternoon that highlighted the 2024 South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Relief Sale — a fundraising effort that got its start in 1987. This year's sale once again took place in the Pioneer Hall basement, where guests packed the dining hall...

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 Committee Relief Sale. The annual fundraiser for worldwide relief was scheduled to get rolling at 11 a.m. and continue through a live auction that begins a...

Classic cars line the west side of Main Street Wednesday evening as part of the Freeman Community Development Corporation's Crazy Days. Dozens enjoyed the beautiful weather and experienced a host of family-friendly activities, from live music and games for kids to food and other vendors.

This photo from a year ago shows the fellowship that is so prevalent at the South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale, which is making its return to Freeman this Saturday, July 20. The fundraiser for MCC's mission — worldwide relief — will by marked by a popular and diverse food court and...

Sticks shortstop Tayden Kerrigan looks across the infield after tagging out Scotland/Menno's Riley Keppen in Region 7B action in Tyndall Tuesday night. Freeman/Marion will face Tyndall in the championship round of the 14-and-under tournament Wednesday evening. The Sticks advanced to the final day of...

Luke Bierle keeps his eye on the ball after a flip from Mirik Vaith as Scotland/Menno tries to get the out at first in the opening round of the VFW 14u Region 7 Tournament being hosted by Tyndall this week. The Trappers fell to the host team 9-4 in Monday’s first game but came back to defeat Irene/V...