Moisture that had been missing throughout the month of September came all at once in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 21 as Freeman received 3 1/2 inches of rain. The welcomed moisture came with thunder and lighting, too, and showers continued after daylight. There's a 50% chance or better...

Those who have driven on Highway 81 a mile south of Freeman in the last few weeks have no doubt seen the impact of a construction project near the corner of 280th Street, and this photo offers a good view of what's going on. The South Dakota Department of Transportation is building turn lanes on eit...

A worker with NorthWestern Energy, who would not provide his name, moves on after installing one of the historic light fixtures that are now lining Freeman's Main Street. The installation of 22 new lights along the 400, 300 and 200 block of downtown began Monday and was continuing on Tuesday — more ...

A worker with NorthWestern Energy, who would not provide his name, moves on after installing one of the historic light fixtures that are now lining Freeman's Main Street. The installation of 22 new lights along the 400, 300 and 200 block of downtown began Monday and was continuing on Tuesday — more ...

A hymn sing led by Deb and Carry Carden of Yankton was part of Sunday evening's special program at the Johannesthal Reformed Church at Heritage Hall Museum & Archives. This historical look back at the church included both an afternoon and evening lecture by Steve Auch, who has interest in and ties t...

Team captains from Menno (left: Ashton Massey, Kaelie Derby and Maggie Miller) and Freeman (Cami Fransen and Ava Andersen) meet with the head official prior to their match at the Bridgewater-Emery Tournament on Saturday. Freeman defeated Menno 2-0 and finished the tournament 3-1 while the Wolves wen...

Ava Andersen, homecoming queen at Freeman High School, hands the game ball to referee Rich Erickson of Yankton prior to Friday night's gridiron matchup between Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy and Howard. It was a beautiful evening and spirited environment despite the Phoenix's 45-18 loss to the No. 3...

Students from Menno High School assemble near the school in advance of Friday morning’s homecoming parade. Freeman, meanwhile, will see its own homecoming parade starting at 1 p.m.

Senior Tavin Schroeder (pictured) blew away the field and junior Finley McConniel cross the line well ahead of the third-place finisher as the Freeman Academy/Marion boys cleaned up at the Flyer Cross-Country Invitational at Valley View Golf Course Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13. Schroeder, who was s...

This was what the driving range at Valley View Golf Course looked like Wednesday morning as setup was underway for the Flyer Cross-Country Invitational. Races were scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on what is ideal weather for running.