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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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2:33

COLLEGE SIGNING: Thooft will join the champs

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/26

ELKTON, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton senior girls basketball player Charlie Thooft has made her college choice. Thooft on Monday, March 2 put pen to paper — signing with Minnesota West Community & Technical College. She will major in nursing at the Worthington-based school. “Minnesota West offers both a great nursing and women’s basketball program,” Thooft said via email to the Pipestone County Star. “I like the idea of completing an RN degree in two years, and being able to work as a nurse ...

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4:35

AWARDS: All-Big South Conference list

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/26

INFORMATION WINTER AWARDS BOYS HOCKEY Big South Conference Standings Gold Division School W-L Luverne 8-0 Fairmont 6-4 Windom 5-5 Redwood Valley 4-7 Worthington 1-8 Black Division School W-L Waseca 6-0 New Ulm 3-3 Minnesota River 3-3 Marshall 0-6 Championship Game Waseca 6, Luverne 2 Conference Champions: Waseca Division Champions: Luverne All-Conference Players First Team Ben Hartquist...

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5:04

SCOREBOARD: Minnesota, South Dakota high school...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/26

INFORMATION GIRLS BASKETBALL State Championships Games played at the following locations: At Williams Area, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis At Maturi Pavilion, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis At Gangelhoff Center, Concordia University, St. Paul Class A Thursday, March 12 Sleepy Eye-St. Mary’s 72, Mayer Lutheran 57 Central Minnesota Christian 82, Kelliher-Northome 69 Hillcrest Lutheran Academy 83, New Richland/HEG 55 Mountain Iron-Buhl 75, Braham 62 Friday, March 13 Semifinals ...

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2:35

REGIONAL: Activities calendar

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/26

INFORMATION ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Friday, March 27 Robotics 9 a.m., Pipestone Area Schools at varsity competition (University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa) Saturday, March 28 Robotics 9 a.m., Pipestone Area Schools at varsity competition (University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa) Speech 9 a.m., Pipestone Area and Edgerton Public at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Invitational (Tyler) Monday, March 30 Softball 4:30 p.m., Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian at West Central (Hartford, S.D.) ...

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2:13

LOCAL: Bowling scores

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2026/03/26

INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes, Pipestone Wednesday-Thursday, March 11-12 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Stay In Your Lane 25-11, Gutter Gals 19-17, American Legion 18.5-17.5, JBS 18.5-17.5, Rock Lobsters 18-18, B&B RV Service 16-20, Dolls With Balls 16-20, The Bowling Stones 13-23 Scores High game: Sarah Johnson (Dolls w/Balls) 193, Brooke Legler (Stay In Your Lane) 185, Raechelle Kor (sub.) 183 High series: Brooke Legler (Stay in Your Lane) 499, Raechelle Kor (sub.) 467, Ju...

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2:17

Wind project to have turbines located in Pipestone...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/24

Around eight to 15 wind turbines could be constructed in Aetna Township in the northeast corner of Pipestone County as part of the Box Car Wind project. The project is planned by Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, and has the potential to generate 1,000 megawatts of energy. According to www.boxcarwind.com, that’s enough to power up to 370,000 U.S. homes. Drew Christensen, senior director of public engagement for Apex Clean Energy, out of its regional office in the Twin Cities, tol...

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1:41

Number of feedlots decreased in 2025

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/24

As of the end of 2025, there were 400 feedlots in Pipestone County that were required to be registered, according to the annual feedlot report that was approved by the Pipestone County Commissioners during their March 10 meeting. That’s nine fewer than there were at the end of 2024. Sites with 50 or more animal units, or 10 or more in shoreland areas, must register. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires counties to inspect at least 7% of the registered feedlots in the county ...

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1:38

Wildlife habitat easement planned in Rock Township

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/23

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently secured a habitat easement from Rocky Ridge Farm LLP on approximately 211 acres in Section 2 of Rock Township, about five miles east of Holland. Representatives of the USFWS attended the March 10 Pipestone County Commissioners meeting to notify the commissioners of the easement and request that they certify the acquisition, which they did. That certification is part of a procedural agreement between the Minnesota Department of Natural Reso...

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2:25

Three Oz-related plays are coming to the PPAC stage

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/23

The Calumet Children’s Theater will present three plays March 27 to 29 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center (PPAC). Children in kindergarten and first grade will present “Oz — a Journey with Friends.” The directors of the plays, Amberlie Haak and Collene Landgren, said it’s an original play written by Haak based on the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” by L. Frank Baum. They wanted to keep the show short and simple for the youngest children, and the play is expected to last about 15 minut...

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2:23

Jasper City Council in brief:

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/20

Replacement of lead water lines authorized The Jasper City Council during its March 10 meeting approved an ordinance authorizing the replacement of lead, galvanized or other hazardous water service lines on private property. It also approved a resolution formally applying for [post_excerpt] million from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority’s Drinking Water Revolving Fund for the project. The city was notified that it had been awarded the funds in January. During a public hearing held to ...

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1:42

Model presented for Jasper art project

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/20

Three versions of a J-shaped bench were presented to the Jasper City Council for consideration during its March 10 meeting. The model benches were a precursor to a large scale outdoor sculpture planned for the Jasper City Park. Nichole Cross, the artist who will create the sculpture, was not at the meeting, but City Clerk-Treasurer Renae Jennings presented the differing versions of the bench and provided an update on the project. Council members favored a version that did not have a gap in th...

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4:50

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Five Elks earn all-DVC honors

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

ELKTON, S.D. — Three Elkton-Lake Benton boys and two girls were named to the 2025-26 Dakota Valley Conference team. ELB’s Joseph Nibbe was named a boys’ second-team selection. Eliot Erickson took a spot on the third team. Colt Beck was honorably mentioned. On the girls’ side, Charlie Thooft was earned her way onto the second team. Sydney DeVries was an honorable mention. Read a separate story on Thooft for her overall season statistics. DeVries scored 130 points and paced the Elks in rebounds...

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5:55

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Three Arrow girls named...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

The Big South Conference once again proved to be one of the most competitive leagues in Minnesota scholastic girls basketball. For the third time in as many years, senior 5-foot-11 guard Jadyn Kor was named Gold Division first-team all-Big South. “It means a lot to me because it shows how much work I have done in the off-season to be successful in high school,” Kor said. “I wanted to have a really good senior year, and that’s exactly what we did.” After last year as an honorable mention, 5-6 ...

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5:02

WRESTLING: Getting the 'Hall' call

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

BENSON — On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Dustin Darveaux fielded a call from his high school wrestling coach, Brian Bos. “It was emotional,” admitted Darveaux in a telephone conversation with the Pipestone County Star Friday. “Wrestling was a big part of my life for a very long time.” Bos told Darveaux that he would be inducted in the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association David Bartelma Wrestling Hall of Fame. Darveaux said learning of his enshrinement was a “humbling” experience. “All the good feels...

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1:24

LOCAL: PAS to conduct speech tournament Saturday

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

The Pipestone Area Schools speech program will serve as hosts of the Arrow Tournament Saturday, March 21. Students from seventh through 12th grade are welcome to compete in this four-round tournament. Here is the event schedule: 8:15 a.m., Registration (in the PAS Commons) 9 a.m., Draws for Round One 9:30 a.m., Round One 10:30 a.m., Draws for Round Two 11 a.m., Round Two Noon, Draws for Round Three 12:30 p.m., Round Three 2 p.m., Draw for Finals 2:30 p.m., Finals 4:15 p.m., Awards assembly (i...

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0:35

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Spinning a 'Northern' fish tale

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

Pipestone resident Mark Evans shows off the big fish he reeled in during a fishing trip to Lake Winnipeg the Canadian province of Manitoba. Evans on Thursday, March 5, caught this massive northern pike. The fish weighed 25 pounds, and is roughly 45 inches long. Evans used what’s called a Rapala Rattlin’ Rap lure to snag the pike. Send your catch or harvest to the Pipestone County Star: sports@pipestonestar.com. Photos will run on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a contributed photo. ...

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0:51

REGIONAL: Blue Mound skating show set March 20-21

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

LUVERNE — The 35th annual Blue Mound Figure Skaters show is set for Friday and Saturday, March 20-21. The event will take place at Blue Mound Ice Arena (601 West Hatting Street is the physical address). Friday’s show will begin at 7 p.m., with the Saturday presentation at 5 p.m. This year’s show is called “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Advance tickets cost per adult and per student. Tickets at the door will be per adult and per student. Pipestone resident Lydia Amen will be amo...

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0:45

LOCAL: Arrows conduct early-season practice

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/19

AUSTIN — The Pipestone Area Schools’ softball team will begin the season with scrimmages on Saturday, March 21. Scrimmages will be conducted at the Wescott Sports Complex, an indoor facility. Varsity will play Lakeview at 11 a.m., followed by LeSueur-Henderson at 12:15 p.m. Junior varsity is set for Coon Rapids JV at 1:30 p.m., with Worthington JV to follow at 2:45 p.m. This marks the third straight year the Arrows have participated in this event. What's more, PAS also will scrimmage Russell-...

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1:05

REGIONAL: High school calendar

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/14

INFORMATION CALENDAR Saturday, March 14 Esports 8 a.m., Minnesota Varsity League State Tournament, Atwood Memorial Union, St. Cloud State University Speech 9 a.m., Pipestone Area and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Minneota Viking Invitational Monday, March 16 (Weather permitting) Boys Golf First allowable date for spring practices, per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Girls Golf First allowable date for spring practices, per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Saturday, March...

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2:39

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Elkton-Lake Benton suffers...

Pipestone County Star ·

2026/03/13

CLARK, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton saw its season come to an end in the Region 2A playoffs Friday, March 6 versus Clark/Willow Lake. The Class A third-ranked Cyclones rolled to a 29-6 lead after one quarter en route to a 93-35 victory over the Elks at Clark High School. ELB finished with a record of 13-9, which was one more win from 2024-2025. Joseph Nibbe scored 16 points on 7-of-13 field-goal shooting, including one triple and one free throw. Colt Beck added nine points, with two 3’s. “We kne...

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