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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SIGN OF THE TIME
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SIGN OF THE TIME
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 21, 2024
People driving or walking downtown in Menno will notice a new sign and fall decorations on the lot where the 40-foot by 80-foot Menno Museum Building ...
FREEMAN BOYS, MENNO GIRLS 2ND AT REGION 3B MEET
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FREEMAN BOYS, MENNO GIRLS 2ND AT REGION 3B MEET
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 16, 2024
A strong contingent of local runners will head west next weekend after qualifying for the 2024 SDHSAA State Cross-Country Championships Wednesday afte...
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: THE JOHNSON NEGATIVES
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PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: THE JOHNSON NEGATIVES
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 17, 2024
The history of the Freeman community is told in the 120-plus volumes of newspapers that make up the archives of the Courier, but also in the numerous ...
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CITY OF FREEMAN HIRES SECOND POLICE OFFICER
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CITY OF FREEMAN HIRES SECOND POLICE OFFICER
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 15, 2024
Kenny Birkey will be joining the Freeman Police Department as a second officer. The 2010 Freeman High School graduate — and permanent resident of Free...
PUBLISHER’S DESK: FA + JVC = RIVALRY FOR THE AGES
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: FA + JVC = RIVALRY FOR THE AGES
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 9, 2024
I don’t know about anybody else who played soccer for Freeman Academy in the 1980s or 1990s, but when I hear the name “Dordt College” — or Dordt Unive...
MENNO BAND DAY RETURNING FRIDAY
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MENNO BAND DAY RETURNING FRIDAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
September 25, 2024
Fifth Street in Menno will once again be alive with a stream of music and choreographed formations next Friday, Oct. 4 when another Menno Band Day tak...
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SPORTS
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JVC EDGES FA 4-3 IN SOCCER SEMIFINAL
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 12, 2024
James Valley Christian took an early 1-0 lead and hung on for a 4-3 win over Freeman Academy to advance to the Class A state championship match. The p...
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TSCHETTER POWERS PHOENIX PAST BON HOMME
By Jeremy Waltner 
August 31, 2024
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy overcame a sluggish start and dominated the second half of play en route to a 50-19 win over Bon Homme in Class 9AA act...
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Obituaries
Michael Raymond Sprong, 61
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Michael Raymond Sprong, 61
October 20, 2024
Michael Raymond Sprong, 61, of Yankton, S.D., passed away on Oct. 16, 2024 after a brief hospitalization. He was born on Feb. 10, 1963 to Irene Wood S...
LeRoy J. Schaeffer, 90
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LeRoy J. Schaeffer, 90
October 20, 2024
LeRoy J. Schaeffer, age 90, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and previously from Menno, S.D., died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 at his home in Sioux Falls surrounded by...
Kenneth ‘Ken’ E. Remington, 84
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Kenneth ‘Ken’ E. Remington, 84
October 20, 2024
Kenneth ‘Ken’ E. Remington, age 84 of Yankton, S.D passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D.  A funeral service...
Roy Pfeiffer, 81
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Roy Pfeiffer, 81
October 7, 2024
Roy James Pfeiffer, age 81, of Freeman, S.D., died Oct. 6, 2024 at Oakview Terrace nursing home. Roy was born Sept. 4, 1943 to Edwin and Esther (Koern...
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