The farm of Bill and Jody Brockberg is one of 97 farms across the state that has been recognized as a Century Farm by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau in 2024. At a total of 160 acres, the operation is located around two miles east of Trosky, although it has a Jasper address. In 1924, Bill’s […]
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TRACK AND FIELD: Many thanks to PAS coach Tinklenberg
Ceremony celebrates tenure with the Arrow programPipestone Area Schools’ Todd Tinklenberg was honored during last week’s Robert “Bob” Nangle Relays. Public address announcer Mark Zinnel read off a list of Tinklenberg’s impressive accomplishments. And longtime assistant coach Todd Texley presented Tinklenberg with a wooden plaque to commemorate the occasion. The pair then exchanged a hug, and he received a standing ovation from hearty track and field […]
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Photos from St. James Area at Pipestone Area
Doubleheader from Friday, May 3, at the old high school field
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Arrows run to ‘Senior Day’ sweep
Pipestone Area swipes nine bases, scores 25 in two gamesThe Pipestone Area Schools baseball team conducted Senior Day last Friday. They celebrated by running all over St. James Area in a doubleheader sweep over the Saints by scores of 11-4 (Game One) and 14-3 (Game Two, which ended in the fifth inning due to the mandated run rule). “Offensively, there’s not much to complain about,” PAS head coach Ryan […]
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Black Hills State University’s Caden Strasser
Student-athlete performed in cross country and indoor and outdoor trackSPEARFISH, S.D. — Former Pipestone Area Schools distance specialist Caden Strasser just wrapped up his freshman year at Black Hills State University. Strasser competed mainly for the Yellow Jacket cross country team, but also performed during indoor track and field season. During the cross country campaign, Strasser placed 10th at the Hardrocker Classic (Oct. 6, 2023) clocking in at 27:37.4 […]
Hwy. 23 project to begin June 3
A project that includes resurfacing state Highway 23 from Pipestone to Russell with asphalt and replacing the deck on the bridge on Hwy. 23 in Pipestone is expected to begin Monday, June 3 and be completed by Nov. 1. Portions of the project area will be open to traffic during the resurfacing, but Diana Heston, construction supervisor with the Minnesota […]
Donating birth tissue to help others heal
Expectant mothers who have C-sections scheduled at Pipestone County Medical Center (PCMC) can donate birth tissue, which includes parts of the placenta and umbilical cord, that can be used for a variety of treatments. PCMC works with Dakota Lions Sight and Health (DLSH) to arrange the donations. DLSH CEO Marcy Dimond said the nonprofit organization, which is headquartered in Sioux […]
Bid awarded for CSAH 17 gravel project
Pipestone County Commissioners during their April 22 meeting approved a low bid of $452,142.81 from Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc. for a gravel project on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17. The project includes adding up to about 8 inches of gravel on about six miles of CSAH 17 south of State Highway 30. Drain tile will also be installed on […]
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Baartman HR difference as Knights beat Dutch
Pitchers combine for 24 strikeouts and allow just seven hits in classicEDGERTON — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian are two of the finest Class A softball programs in the entire state. Last year, the Dutch claimed the Class A state title with a 10-5 victory over Badger/Greenbush/Middle River, while Wabasso eliminated the Knights during the Section 3A tournament. Both schools finished with 18 victories. And both teams are off to stellar […]
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Season’s sweepings as Arrows down Huskies
Pitching, bunting carry PASThe Pipestone Area Schools softball team allowed just two earned runs in a doubleheader sweep over Jackson County Central on Thursday, April 25. Pitchers Mariah Moeller and Kaysa Douty thrilled the fans with lock-down performances, including Douty’s one-hitter versus the Huskies in Game Two. The Arrows erupted for six runs in the bottom of the fourth during Game One, ultimately […]
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