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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...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN SESSION
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: IN SESSION
By Jeremy Waltner 
January 12, 2025
The Freeman Missionary Church is pictured on a cold and breezy Sunday morning. High today and tomorrow are expected to be in the teens before a warmin...
FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO
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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...
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2025 SCHMECKFEST
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2025 SCHMECKFEST
By Jeremy Waltner 
January 8, 2025
64th annual ‘festival of tasting’ set for April 4-5; see schmeckfest.com for tickets for ethnic Germans-from-Russia meal, musical ‘Jane Eyre’ Tickets ...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: WHO’S WHO IN ‘JANE EYRE’
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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...
REMINDER OF EARLY PRINT SCHEDULE FOR COURIER
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REMINDER OF EARLY PRINT SCHEDULE FOR COURIER
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 17, 2024
A reminder that, because of the upcoming Christmas holiday, the Dec. 26 issue of The Courier will be printed on Saturday and will enter the postal sys...
EARLY DEADLINE FOR DEC. 26 ISSUE OF THE COURIER
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EARLY DEADLINE FOR DEC. 26 ISSUE OF THE COURIER
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 16, 2024
The Courier is altering its print and delivery schedule for the Dec. 26 issue because of the upcoming Christmas holiday. The deadline for all advertis...
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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 ...
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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...
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FHS BOYS TIED FOR 5TH IN LATEST CLASS B POLL
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 24, 2024
The Freeman High School boys are in a three-way tie for fifth in the most recent South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll released Monday night, Dec. 2...
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Obituaries
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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,...
Robert Thomas, 95
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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,...
Dale Stern, 72
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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...
BILL HEADLEY, 85
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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
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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...
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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 OF THE DAY: FINAL RITES
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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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FHS BOYS OPEN SEASON WITH OT WIN OVER NO. 2 COUGARS
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 13, 2024
In an interview with The Courier for next week's boys basketball preview, Freeman Public head coach Lance Friesen cautioned not to put the cart before...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A TRIBUTE
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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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