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Pipestone County Star

Pipestone Publishing Co.

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3:51

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PAS' Woelber wins three awards

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/28

Four Pipestone Area Schools’ boys basketball players received special accolades when awards were presented on Tuesday, March 18. Awards night, inside the PAS Commons, also was an ice cream social. PAS head boys basketball Michael Slaba presented six major awards, three based on statistics and three more voted on by the team members themselves. The players’ choices all were unanimous, the coach reported. Tagon Woelber received three golden statues as the overall most valuable player, MVP offen...

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3:25

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Area well-represented on Red...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/28

LAMBERTON — The Red Rock Conference wrapped up winter awards on Monday, March 17, releasing boys basketball honors. The team is composed of three players from Southwest Minnesota Christian, two at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and one from Edgerton Public. Seniors Trevin Prins and Gavin Rieck and sophomore Ryan Pap represent Southwest Minnesota Christian, who tied RTR for second place in the league with a 15-3 record. Seniors Chase Christianson and Sean Griesse are the Knights’ selections. Kade Moffi...

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3:36

COLLEGE SIGNING: Getting his kicks at Dakota State

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2025/03/27

MADISON, S.D. — Pipestone Area Schools’ senior kicker Nohel Vivanco will continue playing football at the next level for Dakota State University. Vivanco made it official on Wednesday, March 12, with a signing ceremony in the school library attended by his mother, Nefris, and father, Alex. “I know my football career isn’t done,” Vivanco said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “I am excited to play at the next level, and it means so much to me,” he said, thanking his parents for their s...

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0:26

FIGURE SKATING: Putting a successful show (on ice)

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2025/03/27

Three Pipestone girls are participating in the Blue Mound Figure Skaters organization based in Luverne. This past Saturday at the Blue Mound Ice Arena (from left), Lydia Amen, Taylor Harter and Hope Olund performed in the season’s climax event, “Showtime.” Every year, Blue Mound Figure Skaters have a themed presentation, and this year’s focused on elements of time. Article Link

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1:20

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Wallace earns all-conference honors

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2025/03/27

ST. PAUL — Pipestone Area Schools’ graduate Naomi Wallace recently wrapped up her first-ever indoor track and field season. And the University of Northwestern freshman was richly rewarded for it. Wallace was named an all-Upper Midwest Athletic Conference selection based on her performances in the 4x200-meter relay and high jump. The meet was conducted at the Dr. Lydia C. Thering Fieldhouse on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. The Eagles 4x200-meter foursome of Alvine Njounang, Emer...

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1:52

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Minnesota West opens with the...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/27

WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota West Community & Technical College football team has released its 2025 season schedule. The Bluejays will open up with a home game against defending NJCAA Division III national champion College of DuPage (Ill.) on Saturday, Aug. 30. The Chaparrals defeated Louisburg (N.C.), 31-14, for the title. Minnesota West will play three additional home games versus North Dakota School of Science on Sept. 13, Minnesota North-Mesabi Range Sept. 20 and Rochester C&TC on ...

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0:44

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Sportsmen's Club sets yearly banquet

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2025/03/27

The Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club will be conducting its third annual banquet on Friday, April 25. The event will take place at the Pipestone National Guard Armory and Community Center, with social hour between 5:30-6:30 p.m. There will be drawing sales during such time. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., provided by Pipestone-Helping Farmers and prepared by the Pipestone County Pork Producers. Grilled pork chops will be the featured menu item. Tickets cost for the meal, which includes an annual m...

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7:35

STORM CENTER COLUMN: Edgerton is Minnesota's "Hoosiers"

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

EDGERTON — This year marks the 65th anniversary of one of the greatest achievements in Minnesota sports history. That feat? Edgerton Public School’s one-class boys basketball state championship. The sports editor thought it would be fitting to remember this event for many reasons, with two of those coming immediately to mind. First, this year’s Edgerton team earned an upset victory over Russell-Tyler-Ruthton on Saturday, March 1, at Worthington High School’s Trojan Gymnasium in the Section 3A...

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6:36

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Arrow standard time

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

Pipestone Area Schools and Section 3AA championships. That’s been a hand-in-hand relationship. That is, until last year, when Jackson County Central eliminated the Arrows in six innings at the 3AA Tournament in Marshall. Dassel-Cokato eventually eliminated the Huskies, 2-0, in the section title game. The Arrows are only two years removed from a Class AA sixth-place finish at state. And the girls know “the standard is the standard,” to borrow a phrase from Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike T...

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4:36

AWARDS: Red Rock announces girls basketball,...

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2025/03/21

LAMBERTON — The Red Rock Conference has released all-league honors in both girls basketball and wrestling. Hills-Beaver Creek sat atop the conference standings when all was said and done, with a 17-1 record. That was three games clear of Adrian-Ellsworth. Southwest Minnesota Christian was fourth (12-6), Edgerton Public fifth (11-7) and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton sixth (9-9). Three Eagles earned all-league honors in Hannah Caspersen, Madyson Fey and Victoria Prins. Kya Voge and Reese Vande Griend r...

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3:33

GIRLS BASKETBALL: State tournament results

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

INFORMATION GIRLS BASKETBALL State Championships At Williams Area, Minneapolis At Maturi Pavilion, Minneapolis At Gangelhoff Center, St. Paul Class A Thursday, March 13 First-Round Games Goodhue 76, Walker-Hackensack-Ackley, 47 West Central Area 61, Cromwell-Wright 54 MACCRAY 55, Mayer Lutherran 51 Sleepy Eye-St. Mary’s 65, Sacred Heart 61 Friday, March 14 Semifinals MACCRAY 60, St. Mary’s 56 West Central Area 58, Goodhue 50 Saturday, March 15 Championshi...

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2:26

LOCAL: Bole-Mor Lanes Results

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

INFORMATION From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone From March 12-13 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Team W-L American Legion 26-10 Stay In Your Lane 23.5-12.5 JBS 23-13 The Bowling Stones 21-15 B&B RV Service ...

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1:40

BOYS HOCKEY: Luverne well-represented on All-Big...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

INFORMATION BOYS HOCKEY Postseason Awards Big South Conference Standings School W-L-T Luverne 14-0-2 Waseca 14-1-1 New Ulm 7-5-0 Marshall 9-7-0 Minnesota River 6-5-1 Worthington 6-10-0 Windom 6-11-0 Redwood Valley 4-13-0 Fairmont &nbs...

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4:22

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Moeller will lead Arrows

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/21

Pipestone Area Schools doesn’t change head track and field coaches often. When that happens, the moment is notable. The Pipestone Area school board hired Mark Moeller as the new coach for both the boys and girls programs during its regular meeting on Feb. 24 in Room 1148. “It’s pretty surreal,” Moeller said. “There had been only two head coaches for 60 years (here). This means the world to me. It’s a sport I’ve loved since I was 11 years old.” Moeller assumes the reins from Todd Tinklenberg, ...

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0:48

LOCAL: A reminder, Pheasants Forever banquet is March 25

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/20

The Pipestone County Pheasants Forever chapter will be conducting its 40th annual banquet on Tuesday, March 25. The event begins at 5 p.m., with the meal to follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Pipestone National Guard Armory (421 Second Ave. SW). The Pipestone County Pork Producers will be serving the meal. Tickets cost per person, which includes membership and the meal ticket. The cost for a meal ticket only is . The mission of the local Pheasants Forever chapter is to conserve pheasants...

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0:47

LOCAL: Blue Mound to conduct ice show Friday, Saturday

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/20

LUVERNE — The Blue Mound Figure Skaters organization will present its 34th Annual Ice Show Friday and Saturday called “Showtime.” Friday’s show will begin at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s performance is set for 5 p.m. at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. The arena is located at 601 West Hatting Street. Advance tickets are for adults and for children. Tickets at the door are for adults and for children. Skaters had a dress rehearsal Thursday in preparation for the event, which will feature Pipestone skat...

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3:32

COLLEGE SIGNING: PAS' Winter chooses Minnesota-Morris

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/20

MORRIS — Pipestone Area Schools’ basketball player Makhi Winter lodged an important document Wednesday, March 12. In the PAS library, Winter signed an NCAA Letter of Intent to join the program at the University of Minnesota-Morris, a Division III school which is a two-hour, 15-minute drive north of Pipestone on the King of Trails. “I wanted to continue playing the game at ‘any’ level if I was able to get the opportunity,” Winter said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. Winter is passion...

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1:49

RODEO: Diamond H wraps up winter series

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/20

EDGERTON — Diamond H Acres wrapped up its Winter Buckle Series at the facility this past Friday, March 14. The summer series is expected to begin in May. Here are the final results: INFORMATION RODEO Winter Buckle Series At Diamond H Acres, Edgerton Winners By Category 1D Open 1, Cheyenne Hulstein; 2, Sadie DeRuyter; 3, Taylor Heyer 2D Open 1, Kally Modder; 2, Diane Bucher; 3, Taylor Heyer 3D Open 1, Kally Modder; 2, Everra Leenerts; 3, Katilynn Jorgensen 4D Open 1, Everra Leenerts; 2, Lacey ...

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1:24

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Busker part of Dordt track and...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/20

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Grant Busker is a freshman on the Dordt University men’s track and field team. Now that he’s at the collegiate level, Busker has primarily focused on the high jump. However, Grant also participated in the 60-meter hurdles at the Dordt Open on Jan. 11. Currently, Busker and the Defenders are transitioning from the indoor to the outdoor season. The outdoor season opener is set for March 28-29 at the Wayne State Invitational in Nebraska. The famous Sioux City Relays are on A...

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6:19

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Five Arrows honored

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/03/14

It’s no coincidence the five Pipestone Area Schools state qualifiers also were named to the all-Big South Conference wrestling team. State champion Miklo Hernandez is joined by Lane Fruechte, Mason Fruechte, Haden Mulvihill and Xavier Banjoko. The honors were based off PAS’ performance at the Big South Conference tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Jackson County Central High School. In most weight classes, the top three or four wrestlers were named all-league, plus others meeting a special c...

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