The 137th annual Pipestone Firemen’s Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Read more...

Pipestone Area Coalition ends
October 17, 2025
About 10 years after it was formed, the Pipestone Area Coalition (PAC) has ended. The (PAC) was a community group formed after Southwest Health and...

Nonprofit seeks to create opportunities for families with disabilities
October 17, 2025
A new nonprofit corporation called Building the Blessing seeks to create opportunities for area families with disabilities. Ryann Beukema, of Edgerton, said it started last...

One property detachment supported, another opposed
October 16, 2025
Pipestone City Council members during their Oct. 6 meeting voted to support one petition for detachment of property from the city and deny another. The...

Carnegie Library repairs estimated to cost over $800,000
October 16, 2025
The estimated cost to repair the historic Carnegie Library building in Pipestone is $838,589.50, according to a memorandum from architectural firm LHB. Of that, $518,092.50...

Work begins on veterans memorial
October 15, 2025
After years of effort, a veterans memorial is beginning to take shape in Pipestone. Ground was broken at Leon H. Moore Park on Monday, Oct....
IN BRIEF: Little Arrows sign-ups are Oct. 20 and Oct. 27
October 17, 2025
The Little Arrows youth wrestling program will be conducting sign-ups on two days, Monday, Oct. 20 and Monday, Oct. 27. Sign-up sessions will run from...
IN BRIEF: Nelson makes debut with new team
October 17, 2025
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Former Luverne and University of Minnesota hockey player Jaxon Nelson has a new home. Nelson will be playing for the Iowa Heartlanders,...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Youth/Mentor hunt set Oct. 25
October 16, 2025
Pipestone County Pheasants Forever chapter will present its 17th annual youth/mentor hunt on Saturday, Oct. 25. The hunt will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30...
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: SMSU’s Malayna Hemmen
October 16, 2025
MARSHALL — Malayna Hemmen is currently a sophomore on the Southwest Minnesota State University women’s cross country team. Hemmen was a standout multi-sport athlete at...