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IRENE-WAKONDA DOWNS WOLVES 3-1; OTHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

By Jeremy Waltner

September 19, 2025

Irene-Wakonda defeated Menno on the Wolves' home court 3-1 in volleyball action Tuesday night, winning 25-21, 27-25, 16-25, 25-14 to improve to 3-0. M...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: LOOKS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

By Jeremy Waltner

October 2, 2025

Keith Andersen, CTE/vo-ag instructor at Freeman Public, helps student volunteers get set up for the construction of the "F" that will be burned follow...

FULL REPORT: BOARD FINDS DPS NON-COMPLIANT

By Jeremy Waltner

September 29, 2025

Additional action expected when Turner County Board of Adjustment meets again Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m., at Parker Community Building So what now?...

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PANKRATZ INDUCTED INTO JACKS HALL OF FAME

By Jeremy Waltner

September 30, 2025

More than three decades after becoming a four-time All-American wrestler with South Dakota State University, Freeman native and Flyers standout Mike P...

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HOMECOMING IN FREEMAN, MENNO NEXT WEEK

By Jeremy Waltner

October 1, 2025

Students from both Freeman Public and Menno are gearing up for what will be a big week to come at both schools — homecoming. Coronation will formally ...

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MENNO POWER SHOW: HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

For the 39th time in as many years, Menno’s big Pioneer Power Show brings the past to life through like-minded volunteers and a work ethic not unlike ...

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HELGELAND SETTLES IN AS NEW TOP ADMINISTRATOR IN MENNO

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

A winding career has taken Steve Helgeland through various changes, but he’s happy to be where he is today — learning curve and all Signs hanging on t...

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POWER SHOW RETURNS TO MENNO THIS WEEKEND

By Jeremy Waltner

September 16, 2025

Pioneer Acres, the rolling and picturesque grounds on the northern edge of Menno, was mostly quiet late Friday morning, Sept. 12. The distant sound of...

sports

NO. 1 PHOENIX WIN OVER NO. 3 ALCESTER-HUDSON

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy hands Cubs first loss with 38-19 win on the road despite struggles It wasn’t exactly pretty — the Phoenix had three tur...

sports

SCOTLAND/MENNO ROUTS BURKE 53-14

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

Trappers improve to 3-2 in impressive win; in contention for playoff spot Scotland/Menno is positioning itself to make playoffs for the first time sin...

sports

FREEMAN BOYS 2ND AT FLYER INVITE BEHIND MITCHELL CHRISTIAN

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

A sixth, seventh and eighth place finish from sophomores Lane McCune and Luke Miller and eighth grader Collin Randall put Freeman in second place in t...

sports

TUSCHEN PK GIVES BOBCATS UPSET WIN OVER JAMES VALLEY

By Jeremy Waltner

September 18, 2025

When Parker junior Emma Tuschen woke up Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, one of the first thoughts that popped into her head was, “man, I really want to bea...

obituaries

Bonita Tieszen, 88

October 1, 2025

Bonita Tieszen, 88, of Freeman, S.D., passed away on Sept. 24 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A celebration of life service will be held at a later dat...

obituaries

Death Notice: Hulda Streyle

By Jeremy Waltner

September 26, 2025

Hulda Streyle, age 102, of Menno, S.D., passed away Wednesday Sept. 24, 2025 at Freeman Regional Nursing Home in Freeman, S.D. A funeral service will ...

obituaries

Death Notice: LaVonne Schrag

September 24, 2025

LaVonne Heckel Kleinsasser Schrag, 90, died on Sept. 20, 2025, at Freeman Regional Nursing Home in Freeman, S.D. A celebration of life service will be...

obituaries

Death Notice: Phyllis Reimer

September 24, 2025

Phyllis Reimer, 99, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday...

breaking news

IRENE-WAKONDA DOWNS WOLVES 3-1; OTHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

By Jeremy Waltner

September 19, 2025

Irene-Wakonda defeated Menno on the Wolves' home court 3-1 in volleyball action Tuesday night, winning 25-21, 27-25, 16-25, 25-14 to improve to 3-0. M...

TURNER COUNTY BOARD FINDS ‘SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE’ OF DPS NON-COMPLIANCE

By Jeremy Waltner

September 23, 2025

By a unanimous vote, the five-member Turner County Board of Adjustment has found Dakota Protein Solutions (DPS) in violation of the conditional use pe...

FULL REPORT: BOARD FINDS DPS NON-COMPLIANT

By Jeremy Waltner

September 29, 2025

Additional action expected when Turner County Board of Adjustment meets again Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m., at Parker Community Building So what now?...

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PHOENIX UPSET ELKTON-LAKE BENTON IN SIGNATURE WIN

By Jeremy Waltner

September 6, 2025

PHOENIX TREAT FANS TO 'CULTURE WIN' by Jeremy Waltner It might not be the ultimate goal of a state championship, but Friday night in Freeman was prett...

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FREEMAN SCHOOL BOARD SETS COURSE FOR MAJOR STADIUM/TRACK PROJECT

By Jeremy Waltner

September 9, 2025

School officials prepared to spend $4 to $4.5 million using capital outlay certificates; updated complex could be ready by fall of 2026 STORY HIGHLIGH...

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