News across Rock County
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper City Council
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for Jasper City Council. In next…
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper Mayor
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for mayor of Jasper. In next week’s…
New flag for all of Minnesota
TO THE EDITOR: A few weeks ago, the Pipestone County Star shared a story about the city of Jasper deciding to not fly the new Minnesota flag. A gentleman expressed his belief that the new flag represents the Somalian flag. This is a conspiracy theory that is not based on truth.…
Two of four Jasper city employees resign
Jasper City Clerk/Treasurer Renae Jennings and her husband, Kevin Jennings, who is the city’s assistant public works employee, are resigning from their positions. Renae said during the Jasper City Council’s Sept. 15 meeting that her last day would be Sept. 30. Kevin’s resignation…
Death notice for Doris Stuckenbroker
Doris Stuckenbroker, 97, Pipestone, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone. Visitation will be held two hours prior from 9-11 a.m. Inurnment…
Death notice for Arnold Holien
Arnold Holien, 96, Jasper, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 at the Pipestone County Medical Center. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home, Dell Rapids, S.D. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran…