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Pipestone County Star

Pipestone Publishing Co.

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5:48

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AWARDS: Five PAS players decorated

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/27

Five Pipestone Area baseball players received plaudits when the Big South Conference released its all-league honors. Big South secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ourada distributed accolades to local media on Tuesday, June 17. “We had some good players, and it speaks to the ability of the kids,” PAS head baseball coach and activities director Rick Zollner said. These are the rewards for playing baseball. What’s more, Coach Zollner announced senior infielder/catcher/pitcher ...

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0:55

LOCAL: Calendar from June 30-July 4

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/27

INFORMATION CALENDAR Monday, June 30 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Luverne, Cardinal Field (junior followed by senior) Tuesday, July 1 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Tracy (junior followed by senior) Wednesday, July 2 Amateur Baseball 7:30 p.m., Hadley Buttermakers at Pipestone A’s, City Field 8 p.m., Elkton Snappers at Volga Cormorants Friday, July 4 Special Event 11 a.m., Ruthton Fourth of July celebration, parade, lineup begins at Peace Lutheran Chu...

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6:45

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL AWARDS: Douty is 2nd-team all-state

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2025/06/27

Pipestone Area Schools three-sport athlete Kaysa Douty capped her sophomore season with a heap of softball honors. The Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association named Douty to Class AA’s second team, and she also was an all-Section 3AA player. Douty pitched and played shortstop for the Arrows. What’s more, Douty was one of two Arrows chosen to be on the all-Big South Conference squad when honors were released on Friday, June 6 — by league secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ou...

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3:35

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF AWARDS: PAS' DeBates, Brockberg ...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/27

Two Pipestone Area Schools golfers earned their way onto the boys and girls all-Big South Conference squads, respectively. The teams were officially released on Thursday, June 12, by Big South Conference league secretary and Redwood Valley High School activities director Andy Ourada. “It was one of my goals this season,” said PAS junior Matt DeBates, who aspires to play collegiate-level golf, of making the all-Big South boys team. “This shows me I can compete with the rest of the guys in the ...

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3:19

AMATEUR BASEBALL: A's net forfeit win over Cubs

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

The Pipestone A’s will receive a forfeit victory from Sunday’s home game versus the Worthington Cubs. “No game today due to a lack of Cubs’ players,” was posted on the Worthington Cubs’ Facebook page during Sunday morning. The A’s Facebook followed suit, stating the game had been cancelled. A’s head coach Avery Ploeger said the two teams attempted to find a make-up date that worked for both sides; however, nothing came to fruition. The final decision rested with Gopher League and other associ...

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2:51

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS: PAS' Winter named...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

Pipestone Area Schools’ Makhi Winter was named to the all-Big South Conference West Division boys tennis team. Awards were released on Friday, June 6. Winter along with doubles partner Brady Dunn, reached the second round of the Section 3A individual tournament in mid-May at Huether Family Match Pointe in Sioux Falls, S.D. PAS head coach James Skyberg let Winter decide whether he would play singles or doubles during the season. Makhi ultimately opted to play a mix of both formats. “It’s the b...

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0:38

LOCAL: Edgerton site of pickleball tournament

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

EDGERTON — The Edgerton Pickleball Association will be having two tournaments during the 75th Annual Dutch Festival this year. Tournaments will take place at Edgerton City Park. The first tournament is a recreational event from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. This will be formatted as a round robin. The cost is . There also will be a competitive tournament on both Friday and Saturday, July 11-12. There will be a round robin and bracket play. The cost is . For information, call Dena Berghorst ...

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1:24

PIPESTONE WEEKENDER: Prairie Riders Fun Show Sunday

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

The Prairie Riders Saddle Club Fun Show will take place on Sunday, June 29, at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds. The Pipestone Jaycees co-sponsor the event. County fairgrounds are located at 422 10th Avenue SE in Pipestone. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the first event at 10 a.m. Beginners 11 years old and younger will be charged , with leading allowed. The cost is for all other age groups: juniors (12-17), intermediate (18-30) and seniors (31 years of age and older). The entry fee cov...

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3:13

PIPESTONE WEEKENDER: Cruizers car show Saturday

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

For Roughly the past 15 years, the Pipestone Cruizers Car Show has been a staple of the Water Tower Festival. “It’s great to see all the classy cars,” said Cruizers member Ron Belcher, whose event brings much enjoyment to vehicle enthusiasts across the board. The show is open to traditional cars, trucks, imports, motorcycles, tractors, rat rods and even golf carts. A rat rod, according to Wikipedia, is a style of custom car with a “deliberate, unfinished appearance built to be driven.” This c...

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0:37

LOCAL: Jasper offers swim lessons through Luverne...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

JASPER — Swimming lessons are available for Jasper youth through Luverne Aquatics. Lessons will begin on Monday, July 7 and run through Thursday, July 17, from 10:15-10:55 a.m. The cost is per child. Transportation from Jasper to Luverne and back will be provided, with pick up and drop off at City Park. Go to the city of Luverne website or scan a QR code available at: https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/669/Luverne_Swimming_Lessons_2025.pdf. For information, call Luverne Aquatic Ce...

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0:39

LOCAL: Trap shooting leagues forming now

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/26

The Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club will soon be offering competitive trap shooting leagues. League play will open on Wednesday, July 2, with the season running through Aug. 27. Register either as an individual, or with your team. There will be men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions, and it’s open to club members and non-members. Everyone is welcome. For information and registration, call either Joe Schelhaas at 1-507-215-2401 or Heine Walhof at 1-507-220-5960 — or log onto the website: www.pipestones...

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1:30

LOCAL: Calendar of events from June 23-29

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/20

LOCAL CALENDAR Monday, June 23 Legion Baseball 6:30 p.m., Heron Lake-Okabena at Pipestone, juniors, City Field 7 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Adrian-Ellsworth 7 p.m., Edgerton at Worthington Wednesday, June 25 Amateur Baseball 7:30 p.m., Pipestone at Windom, Island Park 8 p.m., Lake Norden Lakers at Elkton Snappers Thursday, June 26 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton (juniors then seniors) 5 p.m., Adrian-Ellsworth at Pipestone, City Field...

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6:45

STORM CENTER: PAS alumni remember winning true team

Pipestone County Star ·

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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1:07

LOCAL: Minn-Dakota slowpitch standings

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/06/20

INFORMATION SOFTBALL Minn-Dakota Slowpitch Standings School Record Lake Benton Bar 6-0 Anacondas 4-0 Lake Benton II 4-0 D&T Meat Mkt. 4-4 Dirty Dairymen 4-4 Staci’s Bar 3-3 Sluggers 3-5 Alcobolics 2-4 The Starfish 0-0 Ice Spice Elite 0-4 SB2 0-6 Schedule Tuesday, June 2...

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6:35

TRACK AND FIELD: Winsel PR yields medal

Pipestone County Star ·

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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6:29

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

Pipestone County Star ·

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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3:17

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

Pipestone County Star ·

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...

Pipestone County Star ·

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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4:18

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

Pipestone County Star ·

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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0:58

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

Pipestone County Star ·

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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