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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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3:58

COLLEGE SIGNING: For Kor, from Arrow to Wildcat

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2025/11/20

WAYNE, Neb. — Jadyn Kor, Pipestone Area Schools’ all-time leader in career scoring, made her decision known during national signing day Wednesday, Nov. 12. Surrounded by family and friends in the PAS library, Kor officially put pen to paper joining the women’s basketball team at Wayne State College. “The main reason I signed with Wayne State was because of the opportunity to play basketball at a competitive level while also receiving a really good education,” Kor said in an email to The Pipes...

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5:20

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Montevideo will be PAS'...

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2025/11/20

The Pipestone Area Schools’ girls basketball team embarks on the new season Thursday at Montevideo. Varsity tip-off is set for 7:15 p.m. in the Montevideo High School gymnasium. The Arrows and Thunderhawks played each other in the season opener last year with PAS coming out on top 76-67. Recent Wayne State College signee Jadyn Kor and Taryn Tuinstra both tallied 20 points and Amyra Mahik added 19 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. The Arrows were 13-of-19 from the free-throw stripe, ...

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5:32

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: RTR returns to prominence

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2025/11/19

ST. PAUL — For the second time in three seasons, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton volleyball reached the Minnesota State High School League Class A state championship. This time, however, Mayer Lutheran had too much experience and the edge on firepower as the Crusaders swept the Knights, 25-17, 25-15, 25-23 at Grand Casino Arena Saturday, Nov. 8. “They put up a solid block against us,” RTR head coach Daynica Brown said. “They are a veteran, seasoned team that plays year ‘round. They were able to read ou...

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Karbo earns all-state accolades

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2025/11/19

ST. PAUL — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton senior middle blocker Ava Karbo was honored during state tournament week. Karbo earned Class A all-state accolades, walking across a platform set up inside Roy Wilkins Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 4, to receive her plaque. “It really meant a lot to me because I worked really hard to be where I am at,” Karbo said in an email to the Pipestone County Star Monday. “All that work I put in finally paid off by receiving this award, and getting recognition for it,” she sa...

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2:13

LOCAL: Bowling scores

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/11/19

INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone Lynnette’s Ladies Standings B&B RV Service 21-11, The Bowling Stones 19-13, Dolls w/Balls 18-14, American Legion 17-15, Rock Lobsters 15-17, Stay In Your Lane 14-18, JBS 13-19, Gutter Gals 11-21 Scores High game: Kayla Smith (Stay In Your Lane) 214, Julie Bauer (American Legion) 191, Chris Hollingsworth (B&B RV Service) 179 High series: Raechelle Kor (JBS, sub.) 515, Kayla Smith (Stay In Your Lane) 506, Julie Bauer (American Leg...

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1:47

LOCAL: Calendar of events from Nov. 17-Nov. 29

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2025/11/19

Monday, Nov. 17 Boys Basketball First allowable practice date per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Wrestling First allowable practice date per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Thursday, Nov. 20 Girls Basketball 7:15 p.m., Pipestone Area at Montevideo 7:15 p.m., Edgerton Public at Windom Area Friday, Nov. 21 Girls Basketball 7:30 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, Tracy Saturday, Nov. 22 Boys Basketball 9 a.m., Russell-Tyler-R...

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3:53

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Four Arrows receive special...

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2025/11/19

Pipestone Area Schools’ volleyball concluded the 2025 season with an awards program Sunday, Nov. 9, at Dar’s Pizza. The Arrows improved immensely, finishing with a 17-7 overall record and winning the St. James Area Invitational eight-team tournament in mid-September. They also reached the championship bracket in the Wabasso Tournament. Overall, it was a nine-win improvement. “It was a fun season,” PAS head coach Shelly Hennager said, who wrapped up her first year leading the team. “We made a ...

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1:09

LOCAL: Magnolia's Nelson named ECHL player of month

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2025/11/19

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Heartlanders forward Jaxon Nelson has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL player of the month for October. Nelson is a native of Magnolia who played for Luverne High School and the University of Minnesota. He is just the second player in Heartlanders history to win the honor, joining Ryan Kuffner (February 2022). Through 11 games this season, Nelson has scored nine goals and distributed seven assists for 16 points. Five of Nelson’s nine goals were on the power play. He’...

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3:53

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Four Arrows receive special...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/11/19

Pipestone Area Schools’ volleyball concluded the 2025 season with an awards program Sunday, Nov. 9, at Dar’s Pizza. The Arrows improved immensely, finishing with a 17-7 overall record and winning the St. James Area Invitational eight-team tournament in mid-September. They also reached the championship bracket in the Wabasso Tournament. Overall, it was a nine-win improvement. “It was a fun season,” PAS head coach Shelly Hennager said, who wrapped up her first year leading the team. “We made a ...

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2:08

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Nelson, Bluejays play for national...

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2025/11/13

WORTHINGTON — Minnesota West Community & Technical College volleyball player Ally Nelson will be returning to a familiar scene later this week. The Bluejays have qualified for the NJCAA Division III tournament, where they finished second in the nation to Dallas, Texas-based Eastfield College in 2024. Matches are conducted at Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids. Minnesota West faces Monroe University-Bronx (N.Y.) in the opening round at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. The Express ar...

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2:20

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: PAS runners show improvement

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2025/11/13

The Pipestone Area Schools’ cross country team recalled the 2025 season with an awards program Thursday, Nov. 6, at Faith Community Church. Eight awards were presented to the runners (four male and four female). Rhaelee Heidebrink, the Arrows top finisher at the Section 3A meet, earned the Steve Prefontaine Award. Steve ‘Pre’ Prefontaine was a stellar American long-distance runner — setting records from 2,000 to 10,000 meters — before his untimely death in 1975. Prefontaine’s legacy includes ...

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1:55

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: SDHSAA championship games this...

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2025/11/13

VERMILLION, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy is just one of several South Dakota High School Activities Association state championship football games set to be played this week. In addition to the Elkton-Lake Benton versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy clash, Elk Point-Jefferson against St. Thomas More (Rapid City) also is of interest to local fans. Jake Terry serves as the head coach at Elk Point-Jefferson. Title games are listed by class: 11A: Sio...

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5:13

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Elks are 'Dome-ward' bound

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2025/11/13

ELKTON, S.D. — The will to win can consume a team. But, earning that victory is all the sweeter when the will accomplishes the feat. That’s essentially the dynamic that carried Elkton-Lake Benton past state powerhouse Parkston, 14-8, in the South Dakota Class 9AA semifinals at teeth-chattering Elkton Athletic Complex Friday, Nov. 7. This marks ELB’s first state championship appearance since 2006 — after the past four years as a semifinalist. The 9AA second-ranked Elks (10-1) will play the top...

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ENTERTAINMENT: Leaving Iowa set for Nov. 14-16 at RTR

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2025/11/13

The Tyler Arts Council will present “Leaving Iowa” from Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14-16, at the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School Performing Arts Center. The physical address for the PAC is 111 Lincoln County Road 8. Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday’s show is a matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. The show will have a running time of 122 minutes. Ticket prices are .30 per adult, .22 per student and .10 per child (which includes applicable fees). “Leaving Iowa” is a comedy about ...

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1:44

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Deer firearms season concludes...

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2025/11/13

The 2025-26 deer hunting season is underway. Hunters were seen all across Pipestone County on Saturday, adorned in blaze orange — with some organized parties. However, changes are ahead per a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources press release dated Oct. 27. Minnesota’s shotgun-only zone for deer hunting will be changed in 2026. The current shotgun zones remain in effect for this year. Once the law goes into effect, hunters generally will be allowed to use legal rifles or shotguns through...

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1:56

CROSS COUNTRY: Just a freshman, ELB's Kinner...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/10/23

GARRETSON, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton freshman runner Adam Kinner has punched his ticket to the Class A state cross country meet. Kinner placed 17th in a time of 17 minutes, 24.68 at the Region 2A meet on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at River Ridge Golf Course. Elks’ head cross country coach Mark R. Harming said Kinner’s mental approach has served him well all season. In South Dakota, the top-20 individual placements and top-four schools reach the state meet, which will take place at Broadland Creek Gol...

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LOCAL: Sports calendar from Oct. 23-28

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2025/10/23

INFORMATION CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 23 Cross Country 4 p.m., Pipestone Area, Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Section 3A meet, Madison Country Club (Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd serves as host) Football 7 p.m., Class 9AA first-round playoff game, De Smet at Elkton-Lake Benton, Elkton Athletic Complex Friday, Oct. 24 Competition Cheer 5 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at South Dakota High School Activities Association Class A state meet, Watertown Ci...

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4:19

GIRLS TENNIS: PAS' Boeke, Brockberg are ready

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2025/10/23

MINNEAPOLIS — Pipestone Area Schools’ senior Vivian Brockberg is making a return trip to the Minnesota State High School League Class A tournament. Teammate Jasmine Boeke, a junior, will be in Brockberg’s spot from the 2024 event as a first-time state qualifier. Those are just two of the dynamics as the Arrow duo competes at state beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 from the Reed-Sweatt Tennis Center. “It feels amazing to make it to state again for tennis,” Brockberg said in an email to th...

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5:45

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Edgerton, Elkton-Lake Benton...

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2025/10/23

Both the Edgerton Public and Elkton-Lake Benton football teams prepared for the postseason with convincing wins. Edgerton downed New Ulm Cathedral, 52-7, on a woefully foggy Wednesday, Oct. 15, in this Minnesota Educators Association week special. Meanwhile, ELB traveled to Hayti, S.D., beating longtime nemesis Hamlin, 46-14, on Friday, Oct. 17. The Flying Dutchmen (7-1) were set to play the winner of a Section 3 9-Player game between Adrian-Ellsworth and Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 3 p.m. Satur...

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IN THE NEWS: Minnesota West seeking athletic director

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/10/23

WORTHINGTON — Minnesota West Community & Technical College is currently seeking a new athletic director. Minnesota C&TC is currently running an advertisement for the open position on its Facebook page, and on the school’s website, mnwest.edu. Currently, Bluejays’ head women’s basketball coach Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka is listed as the women’s athletic director on the school’s website. Former men’s athletic director Bob Purcell announced his retirement from the post last spring. Purcell...

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