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Jasper’s general fund ‘very healthy’

The city of Jasper ended fiscal year 2024 with a small general fund deficit of $118, which brought its fund balance to $695,807. Matt Taubert with Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co., who presented the city’s annual audit report during the Jasper City Council’s Sept. 9 meeting, said that’s about 250 percent of the minimum fund balance recommended by the state based […]

Helping others through her hobby

Dianne Brockberg uses her enjoyment of knitting to make hats that she donates for local children. The 82-year-old grew up east of Jasper and graduated from Jasper High School. After graduating from high school, she went to business college in Minneapolis and then moved to Sioux Falls where she lived and worked for 62 years. She took a knitting class […]

Four local projects planned by MnDOT

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has four Pipestone County projects on its 10-year plan. Representatives of the state agency presented the plans to the Pipestone County Commissioners during their Sept. 9 meeting. Next year, MnDOT plans to overlay U.S. Highway 75 with concrete from Pipestone County Road 57 south of Pipestone to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9 west […]

Murder suspect heading toward trial

Joseph James Benson, 36, is headed to trial for a second-degree murder charge related to the death of a woman in Edgerton last fall. During a settlement conference held in Pipestone County District Court on Sept. 9, Benson’s attorney, Pamela Neumann, said no agreement had been reached and requested that the case be sent to trial. She said she thought […]

Crash claims life of Jasper man

MatthewHaraldson, 32, of Jasper, lost his life as a result of an accident that occurred southeast of Jasper in Rock County on Wednesday morning, Sept. 10. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at approximately 9:15 a.m. about a side-by-side crash at the intersection of 80th Avenue and 241st Street. Upon arrival, deputies observed Jasper […]

Marching band begins season with tough outing

The Pipestone Area Marching Arrows finished in last place out of eight bands in Class A at the Rosemount Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. “We knew going in that it was going to be tough” said Band Director Dr. Zachary Ploeger. He said the challenge is that the Rosemount Marching Band Festival features some of the best bands […]

FOOTBALL: 2025 U-Pick ‘Em Challenge

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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:  Ariel Tinklenberg, Pipestone, MN Second Place: John Brouwer, Hadley, MN Tinklenberg had 14 correct […]

Homecoming candidates announced

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This year’s Pipestone Area School’s (PAS) homecoming king candidates are Xavier Banjoko, Matthew DeBates, Austin Musch, Jackson Post and Cayden Zephier. Queen Candidates are Vivian Brockberg, Alivia Fruechte, Kaitlin Hanson, Samantha Stokesbary and Aurora Winsel. Coronation is Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. in the PAS auditorium.    

Church Directory for the Week of Sept. 17-25, 2025

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Ruthton Country Church, Full Gospel-Non-denominational church; Pastor Frank Vanderbush,  507-658-3917. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship service. Bible Studies Sundays at 9 a.m. Find us at countrychurch.co on Facebook and Youtube @ Country Church of Ruthton for online messages and events.   St. Leo Catholic Church, Father Joshua Miller, 415 South Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, 825-3152 Saturdays: 5 p.m. Mass. Sundays: […]

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