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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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4:38

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sehr, Luverne stop...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/30

The Pipestone Area Schools’ boys basketball team came into last Friday’s Big South Conference contest riding a three-game winning streak. Luverne senior guard Carter Sehr put an end to such good fortune as the Cardinal dropped in 30 points on 11 field goals, including a pair of 3-pointers, and a spotless 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. And Luverne swept the regular-season series between the rivals, taking this one 73-54 at PAS Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 17. “He’s a multi-dimensional scorer,” ...

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4:06

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: RTR girls clamp down on 'D'...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/30

TYLER — Defense continues to be the calling card for the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton girls’ basketball team. “Defensively, we work hard on it (in practice),” RTR head coach Steve Hesse said. “We talked about it before the game, we wanted to hold them (Murray County Central) below their season average point total, and we did well with that.” The Rebels were averaging close to 48 points per game. But, not in this Red Rock Conference contest as RTR downed MCC, 52-40, on Thursday, Jan. 16. at Kni...

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3:03

LOCAL: High school scoreboard from Jan. 13-18

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/30

INFORMATION SCOREBOARD Monday, Jan. 13 Boys Basketball Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 82, Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 34 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 74, Edgerton Public 39 Southwest Minnesota Christian 53, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton 42 Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s 70, Elkton-Lake Benton 20 Tuesday, Jan. 14 Boys Basketball Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 86, Red Rock Central 51 Southwest Minnesota Christian 76, Murray County Central 62 Hills-Beaver Creek 62, Edgerton Public 44 Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s 61, Elkton-Lake Benton ...

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2:11

Johnson becomes new Jasper fire chief

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/30

Chris “Kip” Johnson is the new chief of the Jasper Fire Department. He was elected to the position by his fellow firefighters in December and took over the position Jan. 1. Johnson replaces Jeff Leslie, who joined the Jasper Fire Department in 1983 and had been chief for around 16 or 17 years. Leslie said he thought that was long enough and that it was time for someone younger to step into the role. He plans to remain on the fire department for a few years to help with the transition. Johnson...

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1:10

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Three SWC alums cheering for Dordt

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/24

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Three Southwest Minnesota Christian graduates are currently members of the Dordt University cheerleading squad. Taylor DeBoer is a sophomore majoring in secondary education with an emphasis on English. Annika Dyk is a freshman enrolled in Dordt’s nursing program. Vivian Dyk, Annika’s older sister, a sophomore studying both international business and graphic design. Vivian Dyk and DeBoer both cheered for SWC for six years under the direction of cheer coach/sponsor Tricia T...

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3:46

IN THE SCHOOLS: PAS' Goelz, Winter honored for full...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/24

Pipestone Area Schools’ senior students Kaitlyn Goelz and Makhi Winter have been recognized as 2024-25 Region 3A Triple-A Award winners. The Minnesota State High School League sponsors the award, which honors achievements across athletics, the arts and academics. The award was established in 1988. As with most awards, there is a selection criteria. The criteria includes a student’s overall grade-point average, the number of activities he or she is involved with, leadership abilities and more,...

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0:58

LOCAL: Stay active with help from Pipestone Area...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/24

The Pipestone Area Community Education program has free activities available at Pipestone Area Schools. Indoor walking is available at PAS Monday through Friday from 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. The high school also will be open on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. However, if school is canceled due to weather, the facility is not available. The following facilities are available: the high school gymnasium for pickleball, indoor walking, the weight/fitness center and open gym basketball. Dates are: Jan...

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1:25

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Dakota Valley Showcase set...

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/24

ELKTON, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton’s boys and girls basketball teams will be serving as hosts for the Dakota Valley Conference Showcase Saturday. Tickets are for adults and for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. All games will be live-streamed on Big Sioux Media. The Elks girls will square off with Edgerton at 6 p.m. in the South Gymnasium. The boys will play Canby at 7:30 p.m. — also in the South Gym. Here’s the complete schedule: South Gymnasium 11 a.m., Deubrook vs. Hills-Beav...

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0:35

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Chronicling a dynasty

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/24

North Dakota State University creative content assistant Jacob Morgan smiles while working at the Football Championship Subdivsion national championship game on Monday, Jan. 6, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Morgan works in the Bison athletic department, and was recently featured in a story here in The Star. NDSU defeated Montana State, 35-32, in a game that featured the unique ending of what could be considered a walk-off punt. The Bison have won 10 FBS titles since 2011, a true dynasty...

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3:07

LOCAL: Scoreboard from Jan. 6-11

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/21

INFORMATION SCOREBOARD Monday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball Elkton-Lake Benton 69, Tri-Valley 53 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 87, Canby 25 Madelia 93, Edgerton 79 Tuesday, Jan. 7 Boys Basketball Pipestone Area 72, St. James Area 49 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 66, St. James Area 50 Edgerton Public 56, Southwest Minnesota Christian 54 (OT) Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 72, Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 34 Tri-Valley 50, Elkton-Lake Benton 14 Gymnastics Pipestone Area 129.325, Blue Earth Area 127.5 Thursday, Ja...

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3:53

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Kor scores 39 in romp over BEA

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

There was a point midway through the second half Pipestone Area Schools’ Jadyn Kor outscored Blue Earth Area all by herself. That’s the kind of night it was as the Arrows blasted the winless Buccaneers 75-50 in a Big South Conference game that saw coach Grant Everson able to play reserves during the final few minutes. “She played really well, obviously,” Everson said of Kor’s performance. “She hit some big 3’s early, and that gave her confidence.” Overall, Kor sank five 3-pointers and went 6-...

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3:07

LOCAL: Scoreboard from Jan. 6-11

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

INFORMATION SCOREBOARD Monday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball Elkton-Lake Benton 69, Tri-Valley 53 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 87, Canby 25 Madelia 93, Edgerton 79 Tuesday, Jan. 7 Boys Basketball Pipestone Area 72, St. James Area 49 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 66, St. James Area 50 Edgerton Public 56, Southwest Minnesota Christian 54 (OT) Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 72, Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 34 Tri-Valley 50, Elkton-Lake Benton 14 Gymnastics Pipestone Area 129.325, Blue Earth Area 127.5 Thursday, Ja...

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4:31

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Musch's boards fuel PAS boys

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

Pipestone Area Schools’ junior forward Austin Musch played his finest game of the season. Musch tossed in 24 points on 10 field goals and four free throws to go with 11 rebounds for a double-double as the Arrow bounced the Buccaneers, 77-57, in Big South Conference action Friday at PAS Gymnasium. “Austin played really well,” acting PAS coach Tim Stotz said. “Rebounding, he was in the right spot at the right time, and he was able to get some easy putbacks. He made the hustle plays.” Stotz coac...

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2:26

LOCAL: Bole-Mor Lanes results

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

INFORMATION BOWLING From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone From Jan. 8-9 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Team W-L American Legion 41-15 The Bowling Stones 38-18 B&B RV Service 36-20 Lady Blue Jays 32.5-23.5 Stay In Your Lane 29.5-26.5 JBS &n...

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0:40

LOCAL: RTR School site of youth basketball tourney

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

TYLER — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School will be the site of a youth basketball tournament on Jan. 25-26. Fourth- through-sixth grade boys will play on Saturday, Jan. 25. The following day, Sunday, Jan. 26, will be the fourth- through sixth-grade girls tournament. The event features a pool play format. Both gymnasiums will be in use. A full concession stand will be offered. For interested teams, the entry fee is 0. For information, call RTR at 1-507-247-5911.Article Link

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1:24

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: McGee contributes to Bethany hoops

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

MANKATO — Arinn McGee is currently enjoying her freshman season as a member of the Bethany Lutheran College women’s basketball team. Bethany Lutheran is an NCAA Division III school playing in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. McGee, a 6-foot-2 center, joined the team during the summer after transferring from the University of Minnesota, where she played intramural sports. This season, McGee is averaging 4.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per contest for the Vikings — who are enduring a tough se...

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1:48

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Edgerton girls earn historic win

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

EDGERTON — Edgerton Public High School’s Kami Smit and Elliott Fleischman made the back-end of double-bonus free throws late during overtime. That was just enough to give the Flying Dutch a historic 56-54 win over Southwest Minnesota Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 7. It’s believed this was the first win for Edgerton over SWC in girls basketball since Jan. 24, 2012. Interestingly enough, the final outcome of that contest was eerily similar with the Flying Dutch nipping the Eagles 56-55. SWC was ah...

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0:52

PRO BASEBALL: Twins Caravan stops in Sioux Falls

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

MINNEAPOLIS — The 63rd Annual Minnesota Twins’ Winter Caravan is scheduled to make a stop in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event will take place at the Elmen Center on the campus of Augustana University. The center is located at 2505 S. Grange Avenue in Sioux Falls. Tickets will be distributed through KSOO-AM 1000 AM. MIDCO also sponsors this event. The following Twins will be a part of the caravan: radio play-by-play broadcaster Kris Atteberry, left-handed pitcher Glen Perkins, rising...

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2:34

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Two more Arrows enshrined

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

Two more Pipestone Area Schools wrestlers received their rightful enshrinement in the program’s Hall of Fame Thursday. Longtime PAS head wrestling coach Brian Bos served as the emcee, inducting both multi-time state champion Hudson Burnett and state qualifier Jackson Melcher. The ceremony took place between the Arrows’ matches versus Fairmont/Martin County West and Worthington. “They both did so much in their high school careers,” first-year PAS head coach Paul Young noted. “They’ve both turn...

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9:52

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: PAS successful at Big South

Pipestone County Star ·

2025/01/17

The Pipestone Area Schools’ wrestling program, by and large, had a successful week thanks to a fourth-place finish at the Big South Conference meet in Jackson Saturday. And by splitting matches against league foes on Thursday in the first home triangular of the season at PAS Gymnasium. The Arrows scored 113 points at conference, spearheaded by gold-medal-winning performances for No. 1 Class A 121-pounder Miklo Hernandez and by Haden Mulvihill at 152 pounds. “Haden put together three really go...

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