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Pipestone County Star

Pipestone Publishing Co.

Local news & features for Pipestone, MN. Community journalism brought to audio from the pages of the Pipestone County Star. Government, business, features, and sports all available here.

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2:32

YEAR IN REVIEW: Hernandez now a national star

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

In 2025, Pipestone Area Schools sophomore wrestler Miklo Hernandez became a nationally known commodity. Hernandez competed at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in late July, claiming a national title in the 16-under, 126-pound bracket. What made this achievement even more impressive? There were more than 100 wrestlers in that bracket. “It means a lot (to be national champion),” Hernandez said in a telephone call with the Star that month. “It’s been something I’ve been dreaming about sinc...

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4:46

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Minnewaska handles Pipestone

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

MARSHALL — Minnewaska Area Schools’ end-to-end style proved too much for Pipestone Area during the Marshall Hoops Club holiday tournament Saturday, Dec. 27. Both Marc Gruber and Tristan O’Neil dropped in 17 points, and 10 different Lakers scored in a 71-38 conquest over PAS at Southwest Minnesota State University’s R/A Facility. “The biggest thing was they were able to get out in transition, and they made shots,” PAS head coach Michael Slaba noted. Slaba also noted the Arrows’ field goal perc...

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6:28

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: PAS putting in the work

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

BENSON — Five Pipestone Area Schools’ wrestlers won weight classes at the Braves Classic on Saturday, Dec. 27. Perhaps the best “feel good” story of the day was Carloseriel Perez-Garcia, who recorded three pins and one technical fall en route to the 114-pound championship. “I’m very happy for Carlos,” PAS head coach Paul Young said. “He came into the season banged up, and last year was tough for him. But, now, he’s finally figured out his weight and he’s healthy. I’m proud of him.” Carloserie...

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1:28

HIGH SCHOOLS: Regional scoreboard Dec. 22-Dec. 27

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

REGIONAL SCOREBOARD High Schools Monday, Dec. 22 Boys Basketball Pipestone Area 62, St. James Area 49 Hills-Beaver Creek 64, Edgerton Public 57 Girls Basketball St. James Area 60, Pipestone Area 53 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 62, Dawson-Boyd 43 Boys Hockey Luverne 5, Albert Lea 4 Tuesday, Dec. 23 Gymnastics Worthington 137.525, Pipestone Area 128.825 Boys Basketball Tracy-Milroy-Balaton 65, RTR 59 Saturday, Dec. 27 Boys Basketball Marshall Hoops Club Classic Minnewaska Area 71, Pipestone Area 38 RT...

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2:47

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PAS girls blast St. James

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

ST. JAMES — The Pipestone Area Schools girls basketball team rolled into the Christmas break by beating St. James Area, 62-49. The Arrows improved to 8-1 before Monday’s Borch’s Holiday Classic game versus MACCRAY (Clara City). (Read a recap on that game in the Thursday, Jan. 8, edition of The Star.) PAS built a 32-23 halftime lead and built it into double digits during the second half. Jadyn Kor paced all scorers with 22 points, including three 3-pointers and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-...

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4:56

HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS: Douty, Brockberg shine with...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/01/08

The Worthington High School gymnastics program is loaded with depth and has been a multi-time Section 3A champion. That said, Pipestone Area Schools’ junior Kaysa Douty and senior Vivian Brockberg were the top-two finishers in the all-around category during a Big South Conference meet on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at PAS Gymnasium. “Placing first and second against a team like Worthington is a huge nod to the well-round talent Kaysa and Vivian both have,” PAS head coach Stacie Wallace said. “We don’t h...

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3:41

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Arrows earn all-district honors

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

Four Pipestone Area Schools football players were named Mid-South all-district performers. Senior Minnesota State University-Moorhead pledge Xavier Banjoko, athletic Cayden Zephier, offensive/defensive lineman Jackson Post and quarterback Austin Musch were so honored. What’s more, two players were honorably mentioned in two-way lineman Griffin Smidt and Mason Fruechte, who excelled on defense as a linebacker. “Those kids put in the time and effort to make themselves better,” PAS head co...

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3:43

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Beck attains highest praise

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

ELKTON, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton senior quarterback Colt Beck added to his trophy case after completion of the 2025 high school football season. Beck earned All-American distinction, and he was named Dakota Valley Conference most valuable player. He also was first-team all-state in the “athlete” category. “Colt’s stat line was impressive in both passing and rushing on the offensive side of the ball,” ELB head coach Kaleb Haas said. “His total of more than 2,700 offensive yards was the highes...

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5:07

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Edgerton, RTR players honored

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

Four Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and four Edgerton Public football players have earned first-team all-district honors. The Knights enjoyed a renaissance as a program this season under first-year head coach Ted Kern, finishing with a 7-3 record. The Flying Dutchmen remain a regional powerhouse, compiling an 8-2 mark with their only losses to eventual 9-player state champion Hills-Beaver Creek. For RTR, senior offensive and defensive linemen Tucker Gile and Levi Tommeraasen, running back Colten Thoms...

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3:29

HIGH SCHOOLS: Regional scoreboard

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

REGIONAL SCOREBOARD High Schools Tuesday, Dec. 16 Boys Basketball Pipestone Area 67, Luverne 59 Castlewood 54, Elkton-Lake Benton 48 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 63, Luverne 49 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 52, Southwest Minnesota Christian 34 Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 61, Edgerton Public 37 Castlewood 61, Elkton-Lake Benton 31 Wrestling Minneota 35, Marshall 25 Marshall 66, Morris Area-Hancock/Chokio-Alberta 3 Minneota 60, MAHACA 4 MAHACA 38, Marshall 3 (girls) Boys Hockey Luverne 9, Windom Area...

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4:18

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: DeBates lifts PAS boys past...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

Maybe it’s true. Especially this year. Playing Luverne in anything brings out the best in Pipestone — and that includes boys’ basketball. Matthew DeBates tossed in a career-high 24 points and the Arrows outscored the Cardinals 40-26 during the second half en route to a 67-59 Big South Conference win. “The boys played extremely well,” PAS head coach Michael Slaba said. “They saw what it takes to pull out a win of that magnitude.” PAS (2-4) enjoyed a signature win, and the student section seren...

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4:51

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Marshall the mecca of hoops...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

MARSHALL — The Pipestone Area Schools boys and girls basketball teams will participate in holiday-themed events this coming week. The Arrows (2-4 before this past Monday’s game versus St. James Area) will play Minnewaska Area at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Varsity games will be conducted in Southwest Minnesota State University’s R/A Facility. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (2-3), after Tuesday’s game versus Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, will play Hancock Area at 12:45 p.m. — also on Saturday. Edgerton Public...

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4:20

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: The amazing Miklo

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

ROCHESTER — Miklo Hernandez’s list of accomplishments has reached the overflow stage, and he’s just a sophomore. Hernandez earned the 133-pound title at the prestigious MatBoss Christmas Tournament on Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center. “Miklo wrestled really well,” PAS head coach Paul Young noted. “He came into the tournament with the mindset of reaching his goals, and win the title. It was awesome to see him do that in every aspect.” As the No. 1 seed, Hernandez drew an opening-round bye. Ho...

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0:31

LOCAL: Legion to offer free youth bowling

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

Pipestone Sons of the American Legion Post No. 6 is offering free bowling for youth at Bole-Mor Lanes on Sunday, Dec. 28. This is a program for bowlers 17 years of age and younger. Free bowling will run from noon to 3 p.m. The shoe rental will cost [post_excerpt].50. Bowlers will enjoy a one-hour slot. Reservations are required. For information, call 1-507-562-2531. Article Link

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1:44

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Hicks named Twins' minority...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/26

MINNEAPOLIS — Pipestone native George G. Hicks has become a minority partner with Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins. Hicks was one of three new minority partners announced, joining Glick Family Investments and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold. MLB approved the transaction on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Twins also reported a change in leadership structure, with Tom Pohlad succeeding executive chair Joe Pohlad. Sports Business Journal reported the deal is for more than 20 percent of the fra...

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4:03

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Arrow boys had their chances

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/19

REDWOOD FALLS — Pipestone Area Schools’ boys basketball team called a pair of timeouts in the closing seconds. The goal was to come up with a possible game-winning play. PAS senior Matthew DeBates inbounded the ball to teammate Blake Bosma, who was waiting for it in the corner. In turn, Bosma spotted Austin Musch inside the lane. Redwood Valley’s Zach Lundeen and Dylan Anderson both pestered Musch, whose shot clipped off the front of the rim. "The boys played hard," PAS head coach Michael Sla...

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0:31

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Locals enjoy pheasant harvest

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/19

The Pipestone County Pheasants Forever committee and friends went on a hunt on Saturday, Dec. 6, throughout the county. The following participated in the event (from left) Jordan Whipple, Mason Musch, Tyler Rieck, Lance Wheeler, Clayton Johnson, Mike Bloemendaal, Brian Terry, Brandon Moeller and Jordan Baatz. Rieck, Johnson and Moeller are on the Pheasants Forever committee. This harvest illustrates the abundance of pheasants found within the county. Article Link

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3:40

LOCAL: High school scoreboard

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/19

REGIONAL SCOREBOARD High Schools Tuesday, Dec. 9 Boys Hockey Luverne 11, Fairmont 2 Girls Hockey Fairmont 2, Luverne 1 Boys Hockey Luverne 18, Redwood Valley 0 Thursday, Dec. 11 Gymnastics Pipestone Area 127.425, Windom Area/Mountain Lake 110.400 Wrestling PAS Quadrangular At PAS Gymnasium Pipestone Area 57, Red Rock Central 16 Pipestone Area 36, Fulda/Murray County Central 33 Fulda/Murray County Central 47, Red Rock Central 30 Fulda/Murray County Central 39, Worthington 29 Worthington ...

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4:25

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PAS' Pater produces in romp

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/19

REDWOOD FALLS — Kenzley Pater dropped in a career-high 15 points as Pipestone Area Schools girls basketball continued its winning ways. Pater made good on six field goals, including a 3-pointer, and she was 2-of-3 from the free-throw line as the Arrows soundly defeated Redwood Valley 84-51 in Big South Conference action Friday, Dec. 12. “It was awesome that Kenzley had a breakout scoring game,” PAS head coach Grant Everson said. “She is one who gives us so much. A lot of what she brings may n...

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1:32

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Entringer Classic girls games...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/12/19

COLMAN, S.D. — The 28th Annual Michael J. Entringer Classic girls basketball festival is set for Saturday, Dec. 20. The Colman-Egan school district is serving as the event host. Tickets are for adults and for students. All proceeds go toward the Entringer Scholarship Fund. Last year’s Elkton-Lake Benton recipients were Blake DeVries and Maya Jensen. Former ELB athlete Andrea Renkly earned MVP honors after a 2024 Entringer Classic victory over Madison. The complete list of games accomp...

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