Dakota Protein Solutions, located on the outskirts of Freeman, will serve 150-mile radius; industry leaders say it will have strong economic impact on community  Once upon a time — and not that long ago in history’s ledger — rural America was falling short in its ability to retain and attract people...

The story of the Swiss-Volhynian Mennonites and their journey from Russia to the community that would become Freeman cannot and should not be told in simple terms. Rather, it’s a complicated history with roots going all the way back to an Anabaptist religious movement that began in 16th-century Swit...

Ribbon-cutting at state-of-the-art facility set for next Tuesday  An agricultural-based facility unique to South Dakota — that is, a non-proprietary rendering operation located just outside of Freeman — will celebrate its forthcoming opening next week. Dakota Protein Solutions is inviting the public...

The Salem-Zion (North) Mennonite Church, located four miles east of Freeman, will play host to a special 150th anniversary observance of the Swiss-Volhynian settlement of the community next month. On Saturday evening, Sept. 7 and all day Sunday, Sept. 8, a series of programs and services will focus ...

For the sixth time in the eight-year history of the program, the Sticks are VFW state champions. This time it was the Canistota/Freeman 16-and-under team that claimed the top prize, taking down Parkston 8-3 Sunday in Platte. The Sticks had previously defeated Selby 8-2 and Alexandria 9-1 en route to...

The photo and following description was posted on Facebook by Heritage Hall Museum & Archives Monday morning, Aug. 12. We know this building on the northeast corner of Fourth and Poplar as the Freeman Senior Citizens Center. It's been home to the organization since 1971. But before that, it was know...

Chad Soulek stands with the team from Avon after announcing the winners of the 2024 Freeman Volunteer Fire Department Rib Cook-Off Saturday evening, Aug. 10. The trio from Avon — Robin Myer, Jarod Myer and Keith Sassman — are all members of the volunteer fire department there and won the rib competi...

Serving starts at 5 p.m.; drive-up service again available on Wipf St.; 32 departments will be involved in the competition; live music at 8 p.m. A major fundraiser for the Freeman Volunteer Fire Department that feels as much like a neighborhood block party as any other event in town will return to t...

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 Tschetter stood before several hundred guests assembled at tables inside the spacious dining room on the lowest level of Pioneer Hall on Saturday. It...

Drama was presented by Freeman Academy in 2017; will take the stage April 3-5 The program committee charged with producing the Schmeckfest musical announced late Tuesday afternoon that “Jane Eyre” will be staged as part of the 2025 festival. The musical drama will be presented each evening of the 64...