Freeman News

Ted Hofer of Merchants State Bank puckers up before laying one on Matilda the Pig during Freeman Academy's Rib Feast Saturday, July 12; Ethan Schmeichel, a senior at FA this fall, is also pictured.

A third person has died as a result of a crash near Parker last month. 63-year-old Charles Sorenson of Viborg has died as a result of his injuries.

Two people are dead and another is seriously injured following a two car crash south of Parker on Saturday night.

The names of two people who died in a two-vehicle crash about 8:40 p.m. Saturday south of Parker have been released.

Two people were killed in an accident tonight north of Hurley. The two-car accident occurred about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 19 and 280th Street.

At $1,000 a day to run a tractor, and with fertilizer costs triple what they were a year ago, Ron Ortman already farms on a tight margin of profitability.

Clumps of trees ruffle the horizon that meets blue sky overlaid with white bubble clouds.

A 40-minute address from South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds that included questions from the audience brought an end to Capital for a Day, held in Freeman Tuesday, June 3. For many in the audience of more than ...

Genevieve 'Gen' Matson of Ramona will celebrate her 90th birthday with her family today, June 8. Greetings may be sent to 431 E. Fourth St., Ramona, SD 57054.

Jill Hofer, seated next to the smaller of two gardens that total two acres, began Higher Ground Produce as a way to both do what she loves while filling a need in the Freeman community and beyond.

The medley relay final came down to this, a final burst from Freeman Academy senior Ashley Unruh with less than 100 meters to go that gave her the lead over Scotland's Molly Kokesh, and ultimately her team the ...

Verizon Wireless customers in the southeast corner of the state who use their phones for Internet services should be noticing improved service. via Argus Leader

Like a lot of kids who grow up in South Dakota, they love to hunt and fish. But that passion for the great outdoors, nearly turned tragic one afternoon for Andrew Munkvold of Freeman. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

“She came across in person very forceful. She says what she believes.”

When the announcement came that Sen. Hillary Clinton would be the first Democratic presidential candidate to visit South Dakota this campaign cycle, a dose of cynicism resulted. via ArgusLeader.com

“That bothers me to hear that. My daughter's life could have been different if she hadn't gone through that trauma.”

Early release designed to ease crowding Steve Young and Matthew Gruchow * Argus Leader * April 27, 2008 On a mild October day almost 22 years ago, minutes after he had been abruptly released from prison, David ... via Argus Leader

“We were all very excited to visit Freeman tomorrow, but must make safety a priority”

Office of the Governor 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 773-3212 www.state.sd.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Wednesday, April 9, 2008 CONTACT : Mitch Krebs or Roxy Everson at 773-3212 PIERRE, S.D. Freeman ... via South Dakota State

“It's gotten to be quite heated at times”

The use of physical restraints on nursing home patients declined nearly 40 percent nationally in recent years as the federal government, states and the nursing home industry placed greater emphasis on ... via WJLA-TV Arlington

Chill the champagne. Fire up the noisemakers. Shred the confetti. Because you're going to need all of them on Tuesday, also known as Old New Year's Day. via Pueblo Chieftain

A 49-year-old Freeman man has died as a result of a farm accident. According to Hutchinson County Coroner Roger Simonsen, Corey Schnabel of rural Freeman was killed after being drawn into machinery while ... via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

“It was a very dangerous mission”

A thumping sound - not the echo of gunfire - is what Staff Sgt. Luke Cunningham remembers most vividly when he recalls the day his convoy was attacked in northern Iraq. via Argus Leader