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 …
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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, …
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Freeman Regional Health Services Gala Spurs Generosity
Compassion. Attitude. Respect. Excellence. Combined, those qualities equal CARE and that’s exactly what Freeman Regional Health Services strives to deliver to those they serve on a daily basis. The message of CARE was also on display at the Freeman Community Center on Saturday, January 21, when Freeman Regional Health Services …
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South Dakota Chislic Festival Honored for Excellence in Tourism
In July of 2018, the City of Freeman (population 1,300) was inundated with more than 8,000 guests eager to take in the very first South Dakota Chislic Festival. The crowd quickly overwhelmed the ballpark venue and consumed the limited amount of chislic on hand. Fast forward to 2019 and organizers …
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Freeman Digs Out
Digging out. That’s been the task for residents of southeastern South Dakota following several rounds of heavy snows this winter. A pre-Christmas blizzard brought six inches of snow. Additional rounds of wind and snow have followed, making snow removal efforts an ongoing task that’s surpassed the norm. Duane Walters, street …
Development Corporation Launches Membership Drive
Giving back to the community and showing value to members. Those are among the goals for the Freeman Community Development Corporation as they launch their 2023 membership drive. Recruiting new members and retaining existing members is a focus that comes in advance of their annual meeting set to take place …
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Community Recycling Efforts Applauded
Jim Smidt is one of the city employees who oversees efforts at the Freeman Recycling Center on Cedar Street. “People are doing a great job with recycling and sorting the materials they bring,” says Smidt. “We want them to know that we really appreciate that.” Smidt is joined by John …
Cast of Rogers & Hammerstein Musical Announced
Rogers & Hammerstein’s State Fair will take the stage as the 2023 Schmeckfest musical under the direction of Kris Carlson. Performances will take place on March 23, 24 and 25, with the following cast members in place: Abel Frake – Peter Tuff Margy Frake – Ashley Fink Melissa Frake – …
Winners of Freeman Bucks Announced
Shopping local helps our community thrive. With that in mind, the Freeman Community Development Corporation donated a total of $500 to be given away in the form of Freeman Bucks this month. A random drawing – witnessed by three City of Freeman staff members – was held at City Hall …