Funds Awarded for Freeman Transit Facility
The Federal Transit Administration has announced the award of grant funding to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Brookings Area Transit Authority (BATA). The funding is specified for new construction of a bus facility in Freeman. Doing business as Freeman Community Transit, BATA is the […]
Musical Theater Tradition Shines with Matilda, Jr.
Staged at Pioneer Hall on the campus of Freeman Academy, the Freeman Area Children’s Choir production of Matilda, Jr. The Musical gave evidence to the fact that musical theater continues to be alive and well in the Freeman community. The June 25 performance was the culmination of just 10, half-day […]
June 14 Marks First in Series of Summer Celebrations
Summer celebrations in Freeman include a series of “Market in the Park, Main Street & More” events. The first takes place on Wednesday, June 14, with kids invited to bring their bikes and helmets to Main Street for a bike rodeo. The 200 block of Main Street – from Third […]
ADA Pool Lift Chair New for 2023 Season
As preparations are underway for opening day at the Freeman Swimming Pool, Randy Koerner of Koerner Construction was busy installing a ADA-compliant lift chair. The chair will make the pool accessible to more individuals, including both youth and adults who would otherwise be unable to enjoy the many benefits of […]
Freeman Earns Tree City USA Status
A recent announcement by the Arbor Day Foundation honored Freeman with Tree City USA recognition for its commitment to urban forestry in 2022. This marks Freeman’s eighteenth year with Tree City USA status. To earn this designation, communities must meet four requirements: 1) maintain a tree board or department, 2) […]
Easter Bunny to Visit Freeman
Organizers of an upcoming holiday event taking place in Freeman have announced that the Easter Bunny plans to be in attendance as a special guest. “Coins & Candy Eggstravaganza: An Easter Egg Hunt” is set for 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 1. Kids in grade three and younger are invited […]
Schmeckfest Musical is a Feast for the Eyes & Ears
The Schmeckfest meal won’t be the only feast on tap in Freeman this week. Audience members be treated to a feast for their eyes and ears when State Fair opens on the Schmeckfest stage tomorrow night. The sights and sounds of the Iowa State Fair with be on full display, […]
Freeman Welcomes Schmeckfest Guests
Spring of 2023 marks the long-awaited return of one of South Dakota’s longest-running festivals: Schmeckfest. After being derailed in 2020 as a result of COVID, a wide assortment of Schmeckfest activities are set to take place on the campus of Freeman Academy and at Heritage Hall Museum and Archive in […]
Coins & Candy Featured as Part of “Eggstravaganza”
The Freeman Public Library, located at 322 S. Main Street in Freeman, will serve as the discovery point for a community Easter egg hunt taking place on Saturday, April 1. Kids in grade three and younger are invited to participate in this “Eggstravaganza” that will take place at 1:30 in […]
Development Corporation Announces New Executive Team
After holding its annual meeting earlier this month, the Freeman Community Development Corporation (FCDC) has reorganized with a new executive team and new board members in place. Pictured (from left to right) are the members of the newly-launched executive team: Jeff Buechler, immediate past president; Lee Dockendorf; treasurer; Courtney Unruh, […]