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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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6:29

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: RTR's O'Leary places in top-10

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2025/06/20

BECKER — There she was, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton junior Teigyn O’Leary standing among the state’s best in Class A girls golf at Pebble Creek. A Minnesota State High School League official presented O’Leary with her medal after a scorching performance — tying for seventh place overall with two other golfers (Alyssa Swedzinski from state team champion Dawson-Boyd and Kianna Johnson of powerhouse Walker-Hackensack-Akeley). “It’s a tough course,” said RTR head coach Tim O’Leary, Teigyn’s father. “Te...

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6:45

STORM CENTER: PAS alumni remember winning true team

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2025/06/20

STILLWATER — Pipestone Area Schools track and field athlete Troy Mead reported he stood up in front of his teammates, and apologized. Mead was sorry for his false start to open a 4x200-meter relay at the Section 3A meet. Arrow teammates rallied around him. “I was devastated,” said Mead, now a Sioux Falls-based firefighter working in the hazardous materials division. “We all came together. We said, ‘Where do we go from here?’” The Arrows ultimately earned their way to the state true team meet ...

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6:35

TRACK AND FIELD: Winsel PR yields medal

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2025/06/20

ALBERTVILLE — Pipestone Area Schools junior Aurora Winsel drew a tough lane assignment in the 400-meter run at the Minnesota State High School League state meet. Winsel was placed in the first lane during the third heat during Tuesday’s preliminaries at St. Michael-Albertville High School. She had a similar entry in the 200-meter dash prelims as well, coming out from one of the outside lanes. She persevered in the 200, taking the ninth and last qualifying spot in 25.60 seconds. Was running in...

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3:17

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Moeller named Arrows' most...

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2025/06/19

(Editor’s Note: The Pipestone County Star will run a separate story on all-Big South Conference and all-state honors in the Thursday, June 26, edition.) The Pipestone Area Schools softball team recalled the 2025 campaign during a special season-ending awards night at a local residence on Tuesday, June 10. Two awards were voted on by the Arrow players: most valuable performer and most improved. Senior Mariah Moeller was selected as the team’s most valuable player — fresh off a performance in t...

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0:44

LOCAL: Pipestone 11-under baseball team qualifies for...

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2025/06/19

By virtue of winning the Pipestone Tournament championship, Pipestone has qualified for the 11-under state tournament set for Brooklyn Park on July 26-27. The tournament was conducted the Paulsen Athletic Complex. Pipestone defeated Luverne, 8-7, in extra innings — and followed that with a 4-0 victory over Montevideo. Here's the squad (in no particular order): Blake Einck, Connor Thode, Elliott Sterud, Emmett Bleyenberg, Gracen Tibbs, Greyden Douty, Jaxen Chri...

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2:57

AMATEUR BASEBALL: Sorenson, Zwart shine as...

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2025/06/19

HADLEY — Hadley Buttermaker pitcher Tucker Sorenson yielded just one hit in a 7-0 victory over the visiting Pipestone A’s on Sunday, June 15. Sorenson played for Kentucky Christian and currently serves as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Minnesota West Community & Technical College. He struck out 12 on 76 pitches (with 51 strikes for a 67.1 percent efficiency), allowing no runs and one hit. Carson Frank took the loss for Pipestone, allowing seven runs (just two earned) on ...

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0:55

LOCAL: Pipestone Cruizers car show coming

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/19

The Pipestone Cruizers Car Show will take place on Saturday, June 28, as part of the city’s Water Tower Festival. This event will be conducted on the west side of the Pipestone County Courthouse (2nd Ave. SW). Contestants are asked to enter from the south of the venue. Registration will take place from 9-10 a.m., with the show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The awards ceremony has been tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. The cost is per entry, and all proceeds will be donated to charity. Divisions will...

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0:58

COLLEGES: NSIC honors Southwest Minnesota State's Van...

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2025/06/19

MARSHALL — Paris Van Dyke, a sophomore at Southwest Minnesota State University, has been recognized for her academics. Van Dyke, a Luverne resident who played for Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian, was named an all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference honoree for the spring 2025 semester. Overall, 10 Mustang softball players were so honored, with six in baseball, two in women’s golf, six in men’s track and field and 15 in women’s track and field — bringing the total to 39. To be eligi...

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4:15

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Minnesota state tournament scores

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2025/06/19

INFORMATION BASEBALL Minnesota State High School League State Tournament Class A: Joe Faber Field, St. Cloud; Bob Cross Field, Sauk Rapids; Knute Nelson Field, Alexandria Class AA: Dick Putz Field, St. Cloud; St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, Sartell Class AAA: Mini Met, Jordan; Chaska Athletic Park, Chaska Class AAAA: CHS Field, St. Paul; Palm Field, St. Anthony Prep Championship Series At Target Field, Minneapolis Wednesday, June 11 First-Round Games New Ulm Cathedral...

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4:18

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton takes...

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2025/06/19

SAUK RAPIDS — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton senior Eli Determan pitched the Knights to the eventual Class A consolation championship. At least that’s what the Minnesota State High School League determined, partially based on poor weather that rained out remaining games at Bob Cross Field. “Russell-Tyler-Ruthton received the consolation trophy by virtue of winning its consolation semifinal game,” MSHSL spokesman Tim Leighton said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “They will not share that trop...

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5:40

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Feels like the first time ...

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2025/06/14

MILROY — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton’s trip to the Class A state tournament, save for The Beatles reference, was a “long and winding road.” In the opening round back on Saturday, May 24, the Knights survived a 12-inning, one-run thriller over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton and the Panthers’ premium pitcher Trevor Smith. Then RTR (19-7) defeated county rival Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian and twice beat talented Dawson-Boyd 9-2 (Wednesday, May 28) and 5-4 (Tuesday, June 3). The Knights’ lone tournamen...

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1:02

CALENDAR: Sports events from June 18-22

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2025/06/14

LOCAL CALENDAR Wednesday, June 18 Amateur Baseball 7:30 p.m., Milroy Irish at Pipestone A’s, City Field 8 p.m., Elkton Snappers at Castlewood Ravens Thursday, June 19 Baseball 7 p.m., Windom at Pipestone, American Legion, City Field Friday, June 20 Amateur Baseball 7 p.m., Elkton Snappers at Renner Rangers Clay Target Shooting All Day, Minnesota State High School League state tournament, Minneapolis Gun Club, Prior Lake Sunday, June 22 Amateur Baseball 2 p.m., Worthington Cubs at Pipest...

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4:30

AMATEUR BASEBALL: Futures blank A's for title

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2025/06/14

Here’s the good news. The Pipestone A’s reached the Pepsi Tournament championship game for the first time in team history. Now, you’re going to get the bad news. The Sioux City (Iowa) Futures were loaded for bear with college players, and that vintage showed in a 9-0 victory over the A’s at City Field on a blustery Sunday, June 8. “Every one of their players is at some sort of college program,” A’s head coach Avery Ploeger noted. “They’re good athletes.” Futures players compete for Morningsid...

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5:04

SOFTBALL: Minnesota, South Dakota state tournament...

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2025/06/14

INFORMATION SOFTBALL State Tournament At Caswell Park, North Mankato Championship Games At Jane Sage Cowles Stadium University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Class A Wednesday, June 4 First-Round Games United South Central 12, Blackduck 0 (5) Braham 3, Wabasso 2 Bethlehem Academy 7, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley 2 Badger/Greenbush-Middle River 10, Moose Lake/Willow River 3 Semifinals United South Central 6, Braham 0 Badger/Greenbush-Middle Riv...

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4:09

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Total recall for Arrows

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2025/06/14

Four Pipestone Area Schools’ baseball players shared in team honors during a season-ending program on Sunday, June 1, at City Field. The team celebrated with hamburgers and other favorites after the Pipestone A’s no-hit the Heron Lake Lakers. Landon Quist earned most valuable player accolades, and he also shared Arrow top hitter and “Iron Mike” honors with senior teammate Nohel Vivanco. “Landon was a great leader for us,” PAS head coach Rick Zollner noted. Quist was a four-year starter who co...

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0:52

YOUTH SOFTBALL: Jasper U-10 places second at PAYF...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/14

The Jasper 10-under softball team placed second at the Pipestone Area Youth Fastpitch Fifth Annual Arrow Classic here in Pipestone. Baltic, S.D., won this division. The Jasper team is composed of Vera Stangle, Addi Fraser, Hailey Steuck, Eleanor Hollingsworth, Ellie Mastbergen, Allison Berkenpas, Hensley Dykstra, Lacy Odland, Amelia Otter and Mackendra Lange. The Brookings Outlaws (S.D.) won the 12-under division, with Volga, S.D., second. LeAnn Bloemendaal and Shelby Baatz served as the coac...

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1:06

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Alderson earns all-Region honors

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2025/06/14

ROCHESTER — Minnesota West Community & Technical College softball player Kya Alderson has been named to the 2025 Division III All-Region 13 team. The National Junior College Athletic Association made the announcement on Monday, June 2. Coaches from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference and independent schools selected the team. Alderson, a former standout at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, saw time as pitcher, shortstop and leftfielder this season for the Bluejays. Teammates Faith Kazemba (thi...

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3:13

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Clay target area nears completion

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/14

The Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club on Tuesday, June 3, conducted the soft opening for its new clay target shooting area before a small crowd at this facility northeast of Pipestone. The event was well-received, with the board of directors present. The event began with a ceremonial breaking of three targets. “All the board members were smiling from ear to ear,” Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club treasurer Brad Bolluyt said in a telephone interview with the Pipestone County Star Monday. “It’s a stepping st...

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2:28

LOCAL: Record number of teams play Chamber tournament

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/14

Despite unfavorable weather, a record number of teams participated in the 19th Annual Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Golf Classic last Thursday, June 5. Golfers handled temperatures in the upper 60s with moderate wind, blowing 15 mph with higher gusts. The tournament was played as a four-person scramble format. The Pipestone Country Club team earned the championship with a 28. Team members were Wade Newgard, Megan Newgard, Tim Rustad and Duane Hess. Dari King was secon...

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1:35

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Safety should be a boater's priority

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/14

ST. PAUL — With the passage of the Memorial Day weekend not too long ago, lakes and rivers are busier than ever. Recreation boating season is underway, joining anglers and paddlers who have been on the water since the ice melted. Lake Benton and Lake Shetek, near Slayton, are two popular destinations for boating enthusiasts. “Everyone who uses the water has a role in keeping Minnesota’s lakes and rivers safe,” Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Matt Miller said in ...

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