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THE STATE OF FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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THE STATE OF FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
By Jeremy Waltner 
January 15, 2025
Considerable growth in enrollment, an expanded curriculum, ongoing attention to the physical plant and a strong financial position has Freeman School District 33-1 well-positioned for the future JEREMY WALTNER -  PUBLISHER Compared to the rest of the sprawling campus, it’s a relatively modest additi...
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FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO
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FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO
By Jeremy Waltner 
January 7, 2025
The 2024-25 school year will be the last in Menno for Kory Foss. The district superintendent announced Monday morning, Jan. 6, that he has accepted the position of superintendent with the Elkton School District and will be leaving Menno with his family following the conclusion of this school year. F...
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STATE ORAL INTERP: SPEAKING OF SUPERIOR …
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STATE ORAL INTERP: SPEAKING OF SUPERIOR …
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 11, 2024
Kristina Sage was the oral interpretation coach at Freeman Public Schools when Thor Aanenson cut his teeth on the fine arts elective that puts participants in front of audiences — and judges — with nothing but words and emotion to share. And she realized quickly that, like his older brother, Tryg, T...
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ORATORS ADVANCE TO STATE
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ORATORS ADVANCE TO STATE
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 27, 2024
Fifteen from Freeman schools, Marion and Menno heading to Sturgis next week Students from Freeman Academy, Freeman Public, Marion and Menno will all take part in the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s 2024 State Oral Interpretation Festival set for next Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A LOOK BACK AT ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.’
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A LOOK BACK AT ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.’
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 20, 2024
This week's Publisher's Column by Jeremy Waltner, with a photo gallery to follow: When I think about high school theater productions, my mind takes me back to “Charlotte’s Web,” “Little Women,” “The Nerd” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” — four shows that introduced me to the stage...
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HEART AND SOUL ANCHOR VETERANS DAY IN MENNO
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HEART AND SOUL ANCHOR VETERANS DAY IN MENNO
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 13, 2024
National Honor Society once again hosts annual celebration recognizing and honoring service members of the community; essays, quilts mark the event One by one they stepped forward — probably part pride, probably part nerves — and shared with those in attendance what American patriotism and democracy...
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EDITORIAL: FAILURE TO PASS AMENDMENT E TROUBLING
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EDITORIAL: FAILURE TO PASS AMENDMENT E TROUBLING
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 13, 2024
When South Dakota voters failed to approve an amendment that would have eliminated male-only references for public officials in the state — including the governor — it reflected a shameful failure to give women proper acknowledgement and treatment as equals. More than a week has passed since voters ...
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PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: ELECTION RESULTS
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: ELECTION RESULTS
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 6, 2024
by Jeremy Waltner A very late night, a looming deadline, lack of space and — frankly — a thread of exhaustion all prevented me from getting the Nov. 5 general election results published in a story recap this week. In lieu of that, allow me to use my space here to review what went down in what was on...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: TIME TO VOTE
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: TIME TO VOTE
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 5, 2024
The front entrance of the Freeman Community Center is a popular place today as the 2024 General Election is underway. Voters are casting their ballots for both those seeking office and ballot measures pertaining to South Dakota. Polls close at 7 p.m. local team and The Courier plans to announce the ...
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VOTERS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY TUESDAY
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VOTERS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY TUESDAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 30, 2024
Local race features battle for District 19 Senate seat; ballot measures to be decided include grocery tax repeal, legalization of abortion, marijuana The Freeman Community Center, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC in Menno, the American Legion Hall in Marion and the Bridgewater Fire Hall will be among the...
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By Jeremy Waltner 
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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
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SAARIE AND HIS STOLEN POLARIS RANGER; THE REPORT
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This story will appear in print in the July 9 issue of The Courier. Three individuals have been arrested and are facing state felony ch...
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FOR GOOD
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FOR GOOD
By Jeremy Waltner 
June 18, 2025
Freeman 39-year-old recognized nationally for her work as an adoption specialist with the Children’s Home Society of South Dakota — but this is not ab...
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
By Jeremy Waltner 
July 1, 2025
Forty-two years ago, his Grandpa Ted took over Ferd’s Market and renamed it Ted’s Market. Ten years after that, his dad, Bob, took over Ted’s Market a...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: TACO TIME!
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: TACO TIME!
By Jeremy Waltner 
June 13, 2025
Armando Cortez is enjoying the beautiful Friday morning and one of his passions — cooking — at his home at 300 S. Dewald in Freeman. Cortez is serving...
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