Leah Flyger feeds the sorghum press at her family's demonstration Sunday afternoon as part of the 2023 Pioneer Power Show in Menno. The annual event that features a look at how steam was used for power a century ago mostly escaped the heavy and widespread rain that had been in the forecast. By late ...

A sky rich in texture and depth is pictured on a gorgeous late-summer afternoon on Saturday. While storms marked the day up north, the Freeman community was spared severe weather and didn't get the rain that many had expected, and Sunday appears to be shaping up in a similar way.

This photo shows the new S&S Ag Supply headquarters under construction just off Highway 81 on the east side of Freeman. The large open area north of the construction site is land owned by the Freeman Community Development Corporation for future building projects. Read more about the Schmeichel famil...

Workers from NorthWestern Energy were finishing the installation of new fiberglass light fixtures on Friday, spending their time in the final block of Main Street's primary three-block business district — the 400 block. The historic lighting is the final portion of the city's $5.1 million capital pr...

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...