PHOTO OF THE DAY: CARDBOARD CONTROL
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CARDBOARD CONTROL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 26, 2024
Jim Smidt moves a large crate that holds cardboard back into its spot inside the Freeman Recycling Center Friday morning. Smidt was in a separate area...
BLACKSOX WIN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT OPENER
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BLACKSOX WIN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT OPENER
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 26, 2024
Freeman’s amateur baseball team took care of business in the opening round of the South Central League (District 6) Tournament Thursday night, July 25...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNNY DISPOSITION
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNNY DISPOSITION
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 25, 2024
That's the sun rising in the sky on Wednesday morning, July 25 — a unique look at the star located approximately 93 million miles away cause by wildfi...
STICKS ADVANCE TO STATE; TO PLAY FRIDAY AT 11 AM
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STICKS ADVANCE TO STATE; TO PLAY FRIDAY AT 11 AM
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 17, 2024
Freeman/Marion survives three eliminiation games, heads to Garretson with 23-3 record “We’re built for this.” That comment from Mike Kerrigan, a coach...
MCC SALE RAISES 90K; HEARTS FULL
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MCC SALE RAISES 90K; HEARTS FULL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 24, 2024
Financial contributions include $30,000 anonymous gift, nearly $20,000 in blessing bids and almost $12,000 for the ‘pie guys’ By way of greeting, Edie...
OTHER POSTSEASON BASEBALL ACTION
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OTHER POSTSEASON BASEBALL ACTION
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 24, 2024
American Legion baseball underway, amateur starts this week, 16u next week VFW 14-and-under baseball isn’t the only postseason action taking place thi...
CHISLIC FESTIVAL RETURNS SATURDAY
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CHISLIC FESTIVAL RETURNS SATURDAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 24, 2024
JEREMY WALTNER  - EDITOR & PUBLISHER Guests from across the state and beyond are expected to converge on the Freeman Prairie Arboretum this weekend as...
‘JANE EYRE’ NAMED 2025 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
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‘JANE EYRE’ NAMED 2025 SCHMECKFEST MUSICAL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 24, 2024
Drama was presented by Freeman Academy in 2017; will take the stage April 3-5 The program committee charged with producing the Schmeckfest musical ann...
LEGION BASEBALL: 79ERS ELIMINATED WEDNESDAY
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LEGION BASEBALL: 79ERS ELIMINATED WEDNESDAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 23, 2024
One day after losing a tough battle in the final inning, the Post 152 79ers saw their inaugural American Legion season come to a close with another on...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: GAME DAY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: GAME DAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 23, 2024
This first-year team — the Post 152 79ers — will take the field today in the first round of the South Dakota American Legion Region 4B Tournament bein...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: MUSEUM’S MONDAY LOOK BACK
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MUSEUM’S MONDAY LOOK BACK
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 22, 2024
This photo was posted by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives on its Facebook page Monday, July 22 with the accompanying information: Inspired by last week...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE CALL
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE CALL
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 21, 2024
Ryan Wieman calls the live auction early Saturday afternoon that highlighted the 2024 South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Relief Sale — a f...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: WALK-IN COOLER
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: WALK-IN COOLER
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 20, 2024
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 Commi...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: CRAZY DAYS CLASSIC
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CRAZY DAYS CLASSIC
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 19, 2024
Classic cars line the west side of Main Street Wednesday evening as part of the Freeman Community Development Corporation's Crazy Days. Dozens enjoyed...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: RELIEF IS ON THE WAY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: RELIEF IS ON THE WAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 18, 2024
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 ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: GAME OF TAG
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: GAME OF TAG
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 15, 2024
Sticks shortstop Tayden Kerrigan looks across the infield after tagging out Scotland/Menno's Riley Keppen in Region 7B action in Tyndall Tuesday night...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FIELD OF PLAY
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FIELD OF PLAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 15, 2024
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 14...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: MORNING LIGHT
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: MORNING LIGHT
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 15, 2024
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 ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: VOLUNTEER POWER AND THE MCC SALE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: VOLUNTEER POWER AND THE MCC SALE
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 13, 2024
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 ...
MENNO SLAYS THE 4TH
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MENNO SLAYS THE 4TH
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 10, 2024
It wasn’t the rain that poured in, but rather the people as thousands flooded Menno for the biggest small-town Independence Day celebration around. Th...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: CHANGE IN VENUE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CHANGE IN VENUE
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 12, 2024
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 b...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: PREACH IT!
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: PREACH IT!
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 11, 2024
Part of Menno’s Independence Day celebration every year is the Menno/Olivet Ministerial Association Patriotic Worship Service held at the city park th...
MCC SALE VOLUNTEER EFFORT SPANS GENERATIONS
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MCC SALE VOLUNTEER EFFORT SPANS GENERATIONS
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 10, 2024
From 101-year-old Alice Graber to preteen brothers Simon and Emmitt Ortman, it takes all walks of life to help make sale a success BY CAROL J. EISENBE...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE MIC
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ON THE MIC
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 9, 2024
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...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ONCE UPON A TIME
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ONCE UPON A TIME
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 8, 2024
This photo was taken on July 3, 1915 and shows the Independence Day festivities that year. The image was posted by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives on ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNDAY IN THE PARK
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: SUNDAY IN THE PARK
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 7, 2024
This was the scene Sunday morning at the Menno City Park as area residents gathered for the Menno-Olivet Ministerial Association Community Patriotic W...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: PUBLISHER’S DESK
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: PUBLISHER’S DESK
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 3, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent last week at Heritage Hall Museum & Archives watching local youngsters take in what was probably a first for mos...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FRIDAY FLAG
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FRIDAY FLAG
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 5, 2024
The Friday morning sun lights up an America flag at Printed Impressions on Freeman's Sixth Street July 5 — one day after the country celebrated its in...