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...

A layered sky lit up the morning hours of Monday, July 15 as the start of another workweek begins.  One day after the heat index climbed in excess of 100 degrees, today is expected to be another hot day — but not quite as hot — with temperatures dropping some the remainder of the week.

SALE FOR WORLDWIDE RELIEF RETURNING JULY 20: Volunteer efforts that bring fundraiser to life span all ages CAROL J. EISENBEIS - FOR THE SD MCC RELIEF SALE Eighty years. That’s not Alice Graber’s age. That’s how long this Freeman resident has held an active nursing license. And it’s also about as lon...

With the forecast for excessive heat on Sunday, July 14, the program planned at the Bethel Church on the Heritage Hall Museum & Archives complex has been moved to the air-conditioned Interpretive Center at the neighboring Prairie Arboretum in Freeman. The 3 p.m. program will focus on the emigration ...

Part of Menno’s Independence Day celebration every year is the Menno/Olivet Ministerial Association Patriotic Worship Service held at the city park the Sunday closest to the July 4 holiday. This year’s service took place on July 7 and featured a sermon by Rev. Ryan VanderWees of the Peace Christian ...

That's Gary Schelske and his son, Teddy, who were working together to announce the Fourth of July parade in Menno last week. Schelske offered comments about the importance of military service in the Menno community and what that means for its Independence Day celebration year after year. You can rea...