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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PAS students present “Faith County”
Pipestone Area Schools (PAS) students will present the play “Faith County” on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. The play is centered on the Faith County Fair. Director Sylvia Newell said there will be a live chicken and rabbit on the stage to help create the fair atmosphere. She described the play as a comedy and said it includes […]
LOCAL: R-T-R to present “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend
Two performances are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.TYLER — The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton theater department will present Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” for three straight days beginning Friday. The play was produced with special arrangements from Music Theater International. Performances will be conducted in the R-T-R Performing Arts Center. Friday’s performance is slated for 7 p.m. There will be two shows Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday […]
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 […]
Church Directory for the Week of May 8-16, 2024
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, Msgr. Gerald Kosse, 415 South Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, 825-3152 Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass; 1 […]
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 […]
Getting cattle show ready
Lots of behind-the-scenes advance work precedes fair-time laurelsReese Anderson knows what it’s like to spend the summer at the fairgrounds. Between the Jackson County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair, over the past several years, the Jackson high school student has racked up a number of hours showing cattle. Last year at the Jackson County Fair, Anderson exhibited the champion 4-H breeding heifer. She placed fifth at […]
Gardening time
Welcome to my gardening rabbit hole I’ve been delving deeper into day by day with my son Tedd. Hi everyone! I’ve got my cup of coffee and I’m ready to visit with you, my favorite people. Last month I told you I wanted to get to gardening again. Do you remember? About two weeks ago I had the dreaded question […]
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