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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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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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LOCAL: Pipestone Cruizers car show coming

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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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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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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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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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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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0:52

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

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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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3:13

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Clay target area nears completion

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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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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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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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3:01

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF NOTEBOOK: DeBates named most...

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2025/06/14

The Pipestone Area Schools’ golf team conducted its postseason awards presentation on Thursday, May 29, at Pizza Ranch. Several players received special awards, leading off with most valuable performer Matt DeBates, who was the lone Arrow to qualify for the second round of the Section 3AA boys tournament at Oakdale Golf Club in Buffalo Lake. DeBates also was honored as the best caddy. He finished 16th overall at the Section 3A meet, carding a 13-over par 157 spread over May 21 and May 28 with...

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1:35

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

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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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2:28

LOCAL: Record number of teams play Chamber tournament

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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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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Windom rallies to defeat Pipestone

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2025/05/30

MARSHALL — The Pipestone Area Schools’ softball team coasted right along for 5-1/2 innings on Saturday in the Section 3AA Tournament elimination bracket. The Arrows were ahead, 5-0, at the Marshall Softball Complex — then, seemingly in the blink of an eye, their season was done. Windom Area rallied for an 8-5 victory, advancing to consolation championship round game versus last year’s Section 3AA representative Dassel-Cokato on Tuesday. This marked the third time the Eagles (13-10) beat the A...

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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: DeBates breaks through to Day Two

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2025/05/30

BUFFALO LAKE — For Pipestone Area Schools’ Vivian Brockberg, she’s making a second trip to the Minnesota State High School League Section 3AA second round. Meanwhile, the Arrows’ Matt DeBates also finally broke through to play on Day Two. Those were the major highlights last Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22, from Oakdale Golf Club. The course measures 5,108 yards from the ladies tees, and the boys’ layout covered 6,374 yards. “It means a lot to me to have had a good first day of sections,” D...

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2:25

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Arrows wrap up season at Section...

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2025/05/30

Pipestone Area Schools’ Makhi Winter competed in his final scholastic match on Wednesday, May 21, with doubles partner Brady Dunn. For the second straight year, Winter advanced to the second round in the No. 1 doubles draw — however, that’s as far as he would get at the Section 3A individual tournament. Chase Wilson joined forces with Winter last season. “For Makhi and Brady to get a high seed was an accomplishment,” PAS head boys tennis coach James Skyberg noted. Winter and Dunn breezed past...

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LOCAL: Weather permitting, Edgerton pool to open June 2

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2025/05/29

EDGERTON — The Edgerton Swimming Pool will open tentatively on Monday, June 2. Pool hours will be from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Lap swim is available Monday-Thursday 5-6 p.m. Teen swim night is Wednesday from 8:30-10 p.m., on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6. Private parties are available from 8:30-10 p.m., with a cost of 5 plus lifeguard fees. Pool prices are as follows: 5 for a family season pass, individual pass and monthly...

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LOCAL: PAS cheer squad for 2025-2026 named

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2025/05/29

The Pipestone Area Schools cheerleading squad for the 2025-26 academic calendar has been announced. Here’s the group. Front row (from left), Alexia Vivanco, Stephanie Campos, Valencia Murphy and Ashley Caso. Back row, Amelia Homandberg, Sophie Oliver, Abbi Haack and Janasia Larkins. Melanie Campos and Violet Dougherty are missing from the photograph. Mariah Swanson serves as the Arrows’ cheer coach and sponsor. The group will perform at both PAS football and basketball games. Article Link

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LOCAL: Pipestone Area Chamber golf tournament June 5

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2025/05/29

The 19th Annual Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Golf Classic is set for Thursday, June 5, at Pipestone Country Club. The rain date has been set for Friday, June 6. Interested parties are asked to respond to play in the tournament by Friday, May 30, through either email or voicemail to the chamber office. Teams will check in at 1 p.m., with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Dinner will follow at 5:15 p.m., catered by Hatfield Roadhouse. The meal will feature barbecue ribs, macar...

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2:03

AMATEUR BASEBALL: Visiting Bulls down Athletics

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2025/05/29

Justin Nepp hit into a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, driving home Jackson Melcher with the A’s only run in a 7-1 loss to the Jackson Bulls Sunday at City Field. Melcher reached base on an error, advanced to second base on a single from Kolby Louwagie. Merrick Heidebrink flew out to center field — ending the game. Brandon Alfson and Louwagie both went 2-for-4, and Jaymes Zollner also had a hit for Pipestone (2-3). Carson Frank took the loss, allowing five runs (two earned...

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