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Pipestone County Star

Pipestone Publishing Co.

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4:43

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Perez-Garcia writes 'her' story

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/02/12

REDWOOD FALLS — Pipestone Area Schools’ senior wrestler Joannacrystal Perez-Garcia has been a trailblazer. Perez-Garcia wrote her story on Saturday, Feb. 6, becoming the Arrows’ first-ever female state qualifier. “I am proud of my work because I reached a goal that I set for myself,” Perez-Garcia said to the Pipestone County Star in email form. Perez-Garcia navigated through a pressure-packed “true second” match in the 100-pound weight class by pinning St. James/Madelia’s Hazly Lopez at the 3...

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2:44

REGIONAL: High school calendar

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/02/12

INFORMATION HIGH SCHOOLS Calendar Thursday, Feb. 12 Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m., Pipestone Area at Blue Earth Area 7:30 p.m., Estelline/Hendricks at Elkton-Lake Benton Girls Basketball 6 p.m., Pipestone Area at Blue Earth Area 7:15 p.m., Red Rock Central at Edgerton Public 7:15 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian at Adrian-Ellsworth 7:30 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Westbrook/Walnut Grove Wrestling 6:30 p.m., Section 3AA team tournament quarterfinals, Marshall vs. Hu...

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0:56

LOCAL: 'Drive and revive' is underway

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/02/12

Temperatures are beginning to warm, so it’s easy to start thinking about the upcoming 2026 spring sports season. The spring sports drive and revive event, a program sponsored by the Pipestone Arrows Athletic Booster Club, is underway at SoJo’s Sportswear and Embroidery. The physical address is 115 W. Main Street in downtown Pipestone. Bring in gently used, like-new items from last year in the following sports: track and field, baseball and softball. Equipment examples are: track shoes, baseba...

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1:11

IN THE STATE: Darveaux set for enshrinement

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/02/12

BENSON — Former Pipestone-Jasper High School wrestler Dustin Darveaux is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association David Bartelma Hall of Fame. The induction class features athletes Josh McLay, Werner Family and Darveaux plus coaches Joe Block, Robb Moser and Tom Youngblom, contributors Tom Lamphere, Kevin Jensen, Luverne “Tuffy” Hoard and Rich Pohlmeier. Minneapolis West High School’s Alan Rasmussen also is set for induction in the pioneer category. The dinner is sc...

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1:10

LOCAL: Batting cage is available

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/30

The Pipestone Parks and Recreation Department has a batting cage located in the blue building at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds. The physical address for the fairgrounds is 10th Avenue SE. To use the batting cage, a key is available at the Ewert Recreation Center during open hours. It must be returned 15 minutes prior to the center closing. That means it must be returned by 8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday or 4:45 p.m. on weekends. Only parents/adults are allowed to check out the key, and he o...

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1:07

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Public hearing on deer moved to...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/30

There will be a public hearing on firearms use during deer season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. The event will take place in the Pipestone County Courthouse Commissioners Room. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3; but, it was moved because of caucuses that day. The statewide shotgun zone was repealed as of Jan. 1, 2026. Effective that date, counties may adopt their own ordinances that restrict certain firearms during the deer hunting season. By March 1, 2026, the Minnesota De...

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3:06

REGIONAL: High school calendar

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/30

INFORMATION REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR Thursday, Jan. 29 Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian at Murray County Central 7:15 p.m., Edgerton Public at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 7:30 p.m., Pipestone Area at Madison, S.D. 7:30 p.m., Oldham-Ramona-Rutland at Elkton-Lake Benton, Lake Benton Girls Basketball 7:30 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Gymnastics 6 p.m., Pipestone Area at Redwood Valley, Redwood Fieldhouse Wrestling 5 p.m., P...

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5:52

STORM CENTER COLUMN: Special day for Jones, Mustangs

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/30

MARSHALL — Even though this sports editor couldn’t be there in person, I sure was dadgum proud to see a special student-athlete reach the pinnacle Saturday. Sara Jones (neé Graf) was officially inducted into the Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Hall of Honor. Jones was part of the stellar Class of 2026, a group of enshrinees that includes current San Jose State University men’s basketball coach Tim Miles, the 1972-73 SMSU men’s swimming and diving team along with participant Den...

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3:29

REGIONAL: High school scoreboard

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/29

REGIONAL SCOREBOARD High Schools Monday, Jan. 12 Boys Basketball Edgerton Public 96, Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 51 Southwest Minnesota Christian 74, Westbrook/Walnut Grove 61 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 57, Edgerton Public 35 Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s 55, Elkton-Lake Benton 48 Boys Hockey Luverne 9, Windom Area 1 Girls Hockey Luverne 14, Windom Area 0 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Boys Basketball Jackson County Central 70, Pipestone Area 44 Elkton-Lake Benton 52, Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s 42 Girls Baske...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Nibbe fuels ELB victory

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2026/01/29

WHITE, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton junior guard Joseph Nibbe has become a dynamic force. Nibbe tossed in 24 points on 10-of-11 field goals and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, helping the Elks to an 81-62 victory over Sioux Falls Lutheran at the Dakota Valley Conference Classic Saturday, Jan. 17, at Deubrook Area High School. For his efforts, Nibbe was named the Borch’s Sporting Goods most valuable player of the game. He also snagged seven rebounds (three offensive), had two assists and caused ...

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4:14

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PAS boys fall to JCC's tall...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/29

Jackson County Central’s post play was simply too much for Pipestone Area Schools in Big South Conference boys basketball action Tuesday, Jan. 13. Sullivan Hall stands 6-foot-10 as the Huskies’ center. Weston Rowe is a bulky 6-foot-7 power forward set to play football for South Dakota State University. “They are a tough and well-coached team,” PAS head coach Michael Slaba noted. “They are tall and athletic, and take advantage when you make mistakes.” Boxing out and rebounding proved to be dif...

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6:47

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Arrows struggle in Big South...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/29

JACKSON — Pipestone Area Schools’ junior wrestler Mason Fruechte reached another milestone during a triangular on Thursday, Jan. 15. Fruechte recorded a 20-2 technical fall over Drake Engelby from Blue Earth Area, giving Mason his 75th career victory. It was another step on the rung for this state qualifier. “I’m very impressed with Mason,” PAS head wrestling coach Paul Young said. “He’s gotten bigger, stronger and better in every aspect (of the sport).” Young recalled Mason Fruechte’s earlie...

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2:13

LOCAL: Bowling results

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/29

INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Jan. 14-15, 2026 Pipestone Last Week Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Gutter Gals 4-0, American Legion 3-1, Rock Lobsters 3-1, B&B RV Service 2-2, Dolls w/Balls 2-2, The Bowling Stones 1-3, JBS 1-3, Stay In Your Lane 0-4 Scores High game: Amanda Olberding (Rock Lobsters) 189, Julie Bauer (American Legion) 180, Deb Ziebarth (sub.) 170 High series: Julie Bauer (American Legion) 469, Amanda Olberding (Rock Lobsters) 453, Brooke Legler (Stay In Your L...

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5:06

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Welcome to the 2,000 club, Jadyn

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

From roughly 25 feet away at the top of the key, Pipestone Area Schools’ senior guard Jadyn Kor connected on a 3-pointer. Kor accomplished a longtime goal, reaching the 2,000-point milestone. And the Arrows defeated Big South Conference and Section 3AA South rival Jackson County Central to boot, 81-68, at PAS Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 16. “When I hit 2,000 we were just running our regular offense,” Kor said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “I saw the shot was open, so I took it.” Ko...

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3:27

HIGH SCHOOLS: Calendar of events

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

INFORMATION CALENDAR (Editor's Note: Weather permitting.) Thursday, Jan. 22 Boys Basketball 6:30 p.m., Red Rock Central at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 6:45 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Colman-Egan Girls Basketball 6:15 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Colman-Egan 6:15 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian at Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda, Okabena 7:15 p.m., Adrian-Ellsworth at Edgerton Public 7:30 p.m, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Murray County Central Wrestling 5 p.m., Pipestone Area at Tracy-Milroy-Ba...

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HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS: Douty 'beams' with pride

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

JACKSON — Pipestone Area Schools junior gymnast Kaysa Douty continues to set new benchmarks. That was the case on Saturday at the Sweetheart Invitational as Douty scored 9.4 in the balance beam for a new school record at Jackson County Central High School. “It was really fun to watch Kaysa do so well on beam,” PAS head coach Stacie Wallace said. “She has been making adjustments on that event, and it was great to see her hard work pay off.” There is video of Douty’s performance on the Pipeston...

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0:34

LOCAL: Hockey day set for Jan. 25 in Tyler

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

TYLER — The city of Tyler will be the site for Minnesota Hockey Day on Sunday, Jan. 25. The event will take place at the outdoor ice rink — running from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be hockey gear available to borrow and use. A trainer and balance aides will be on hand to help beginners to the sport. Soup and hot beverages will be offered, as well as a warming house. Skates may be rented all season long from the Tyler Library. For information, email: terryeast@tylermn.gov. Article Link

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1:29

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Three locals cheer for Dordt

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Three former Southwest Minnesota Christian cheerleaders are continuing to do so on the collegiate level. Taylor De Boer and Annika Dyk are both juniors on the Dordt University cheerleading squad, with Vivian Dyk a sophomore. DeBoer is majoring in secondary education with an emphasis on English. Annika Dyk is enrolled in the school’s nursing program. Vivian Dyk is studying both international business and graphic design. Mel Knobloch serves as Dordt’s cheerleading and dance...

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1:32

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: DNR proposes new limit on walleyes

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to the walleye fishing limit. As part of the changes, Minnesota anglers would be able to keep four walleyes instead of six as part of the proposal. Current statewide walleye fishing regulations have been in place since 1956. The rule change — if approved — would go into effect on March 1, 2027. The current regulation of one walleye more than 20 inches long in possession would remain in place, the Minnesota DNR repor...

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0:31

LOCAL: Amen has successful 'Classic' skate

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/22

Pipestone resident Lydia Amen participated in the Ice Crystal Classic at Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17. Amen had a successful competition. She earned first place in large team production, individual compulsory and stroking plus a pair of second-place finishes in team compulsory and solo compulsory. Lydia is shown with Blue Mound teammate Aida Nath of Luverne. Amen will compete on her home ice once again in March. Article Link

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