Death Notice: Virginia Graber

Virginia Graber, 97, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Monday, Aug. 9 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Salem-Zion (North) Mennonite Church at 10:30 a.m, with visitation with the family one hour prior to the service.

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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT

By Jeremy Waltner

July 5, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story will appear in print in the July 9 issue of The Courier. Three individuals have been arrested and are facing state felony ch...

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

By Jeremy Waltner

July 1, 2025

Forty-two years ago, his Grandpa Ted took over Ferd’s Market and renamed it Ted’s Market. Ten years after that, his dad, Bob, took over Ted’s Market a...

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CHISLIC FESTIVAL RETURNING JULY 26; MOVING TO EVERY-OTHER-YEAR FORMAT

By Jeremy Waltner

July 14, 2025

The Freeman community and volunteers from the surrounding area — known as “The Chislic Circle” — are once again making plans to welcome thousands to t...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: STANDING WATER

By Jeremy Waltner

July 8, 2025

Emma Schoenwald and friend Evelyn Lafrentz found enjoyment in a ditch full of water not far north of their Dewald Street homes in Freeman Monday eveni...

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‘BRIGHT STAR’ NAMED 2026 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL

By Jeremy Waltner

July 16, 2025

“Bright Star,” a musical that opened on Broadway in 2016 and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, has been selected as the ...

Death Notice: Virginia Graber

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