News across Pipestone County
Edgerton resident seeks birthday blood donations
Betty Huisken, of Edgerton, celebrated her 84th birthday Thursday, Sept. 17, by challenging the community to donate 84 units of blood. Huisken has been involved with Red Cross Blood drives in Edgerton for about 50 years, organizing the drives, recruiting volunteers and…
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…
School levy is important issue
TO THE EDITOR: As a member of the Pipestone Area School Board, I encourage all eligible voters to participate in the upcoming election in November. Local elections have an important impact on our community and our schools, and voter participation helps ensure that community…
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.…
A conversation about the future of Pipestone Area Schools
It is starting to look and feel a lot more like fall! As we turn toward the fall season, we know that election season is also upon us. This is an important time for our community and our state as we go to the polls. As superintendent of Pipestone Area Schools, I have the…
Has the resistance begun?
It began when people still preferred to think on their own and the term cognitive surrender hadn’t yet been uttered. They knew there was no need for it. But those reveled in the creations of humans rather than those of God told us we needed it. They said it was a miraculous…
Marching Arrows fly high
The Pipestone Area Marching Arrows took first in Class A in both the parade and field competitions at the Waseca Marching Classic on Saturday, Sept. 19. The band also won the combined parade and field sweepstakes award. Director Zach Ploeger said Monday morning that it might have…
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…
Days Gone By Week of Sept. 20, 2026
125 YEARS AGO Sept. 20, 1901 A street faker occupied a position at the corner of Olive and Hiawatha Streets this afternoon, and by a smooth talk managed to dispose of a large quantity of cheap goods to the crowd that gathered around him. Stationery, pencils, pins, handkerchiefs…
FOOTBALL: 2026 U-Pick ‘Em Challenge
Play to Win Weekly Prizes 1st place = $15.00 2nd place = $5.00 All entries are eligible to win the grand prize of $300 in Pipestone Chamber Bucks. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the 13 weekly contests. Last week’s winners: First Place: Troy Heidebrink, Pipestone…
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…