News across Pipestone County
Don’t surrender to the socialists
TO THE EDITOR: “There is no difference between communism and socialism, except in the means of achieving the same ultimate end: Communism proposes to enslave men by forcing socialism by vote. It is merely the difference between murder and suicide.” —Ayn Rand 1962 Set aside the…
Barn madness
When I look back at my life, there is not a single regret that I have. That sounds impossible when I say it out loud but looking back on my life I can’t think of one. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that God has a plan. I have not always had the same…
Days Gone By Week of September 27, 2026
125 YEARS AGO Sept. 27, 1901 C. S. Cutting yesterday sold his 160 acre farm in Rock township at $50 an acre. Our informant states that so far as he can ascertain this is the first farm land sold in the county which has commanded that price. It is a choice piece of land and Mr.…
Probate of Will – Estate of Nattida J. Suvandy
DISTRICT COURT FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 59-PR-26-314 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA…
Emerald ash borer found in Pipestone, Lincoln counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Lincoln and Pipestone counties for the first time. There are now 62 counties in the state with EAB. A property manager in Lincoln County found EAB at a campground on the northeast side of Lake…
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.…
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…
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…
Summons/Complaint
IN DISTRICT COURT FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Civil SUMMONS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PIPESTONE John Dethmers, Plaintiff, vs. Austin Polfliet, Defendant. To: Defendant above named. 1. You are being sued. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Complaint is…
Reducing fire risk on the farm
Farms present numerous fire risks, and, especially during drought, it is crucial to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them. An awareness of potential fire hazards on your farm and having a plan to address them are key components in protecting your farm and your…
The perfect summer
Have we had a good summer? This is the first summer that I can remember that I felt satisfied with its length. It always felt too short. This summer was literally perfect…can we go back and you know, try it again? Kidding, but what a great summer I had. Let me tell you my…