A renovation is planned for Pipestone County Medical Centerโs (PCMC) surgery area that will add a third operating room and make other improvements for an estimated $14,360,000. PCMC has been considering the addition of a third operating room for several years. PCMC Governing Board Chair Chris Hollingsworth said during a Sept. 30 special meeting to discuss the renovation project that [โฆ]
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Sign approved for tobacco store
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) during a special Oct. 2 meeting approved a special building permit allowing a new sign to be placed on the Pipestone Tobacco building at 118 West Main Street in Pipestone. HPC approval was required because the property is located in the cityโs historic district. According to information presented at the meeting, the sign will be [โฆ]
LOCAL: Elkton-Lake Benton names royalty
Kuehl selected as queen, Boersma kingElkton-Lake Benton wrapped up Homecoming activities this past weekend with the Elk Nation Hall of Fame banquet. Payton Kuehl was named Homecoming queen, and Taiton Boersma as king. Boersma plays several sports for ELB including football, powerlifting and track and field. Kuehl shines in volleyball and softball. The royalty court also featured Jocelyn Prosch, Ashya Flores Ellefson, Colt Beck and [โฆ]
PPAC kicks off its 32nd season
The Pipestone Performing Arts Center (PPAC) launched its 32nd season on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John by Phil Thompson. PPAC Managing Director Mark Thode said Thompson is a Minnesota-based pianist, vocalist and music producer. Heโs also known as WCCOโs Man About Town for a segment about the greater metro area arts and entertainment [โฆ]
Fall heat sets record
A record high temperature of 91 degrees was recorded for Pipestone on Monday, Sept. 29, overcoming the previous record of 86 for the day, which was set last year. Kyle Weisser, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, said the last couple years have been warm, but itโs not yet clear if itโs a trend. โItโs always [โฆ]
FOOTBALL: 2025 U-Pick โEm 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 weekโs winners: First Place:ย Nathaniel Kocer, Pipestone, MN Second Place: Ben Radke, Pipestone, MN Kocer earned first place [โฆ]
Church Directory for the Week of October 8-16, 2025
Ruthton Country Church, Full Gospel-Non-denominational church; Pastor Frank Vanderbush,ย 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. ย St. Leo Catholic Church, Father Joshua Miller, 415 South Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, 825-3152 Saturdays: 5 p.m. Mass. Sundays: [โฆ]
Bid approved for culvert projects
Pipestone County Commissioners during their Sept. 23 meeting approved a low bid of $465,261 from A&C Excavating, of Marshall, to replace four box culverts. A&C Excavatingโs bid was the lowest from among three bids received for the project. The highest bid was $530,214 and the engineerโs estimate was $558,591. Three of the culverts are located on County State Aid Highway [โฆ]
SRDC hired to provide comprehensive planning services
The Pipestone County Commissioners during their Sept. 23 meeting approved a proposal from the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) to provide comprehensive planning services for an estimated cost of $88,000. โA comprehensive plan is an expression of a communityโs vision for the future and a strategic map to reach that vision,โ according to SRDC Community Development Director Jason Walker. โIt [โฆ]
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