TO THE EDITOR: After reading the Pipestone County Star article on the proposed pipeline, I felt the articles were very one sided with individuals from all over expressing their viewpoints, which is fine, but not mentioning locals that have lived by the pipeline. I attended and spoke at the April 23rd meeting. For over 55 years I lived near and […]
Opinion
National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 10
TO THE EDITOR: Child care is an important industry and is essential to the economic growth of our, communities. Families in Southwest Minnesota depend on quality care and education. Quality child care helps prepare children for success in school and life. Our future depends on how we value those who are caring for our children. Take time on this special […]
Poppies and Memorial Day
TO THE EDITOR: Memorial Day to the American Legion Family is about commemorating the millions of brave Americans who have given their lives defending the values our country was founded on. The words of John F. Kennedy say it best… “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to […]
Remembering the past
This past week I had the pleasure of writing eight stories for the Senior Focus about women of the past from Pipestone County. Their contributions to our community ranged from providing lifesaving medical care, to matriarchs who planted the seed that produced entire generations of artisans who have helped to put our community on the map. While none of the […]
Days Gone By Week of April 29, 2024
125 YEARS AGO May 5, 1899 The Gem Restaurant in this city was sold today to Mrs. Anton Ness. The place will now be closed for a week during which time it will be thoroughly renovated and on May 8 it will be opened as a first-class restaurant and ice cream parlor. It has been very quiet around town this […]
Pollinator gardening
Pollinators are very important for healthy environment. They move pollen from flower to flower fertilizing the plants, so they can make seeds or fruit. There are many insect pollinators, such as bees, flies, wasps, butterflies and beetles. According to the University of Minnesota, 15% of bee species nest in hollow stems, holes in wood or cavities. Nearly 80% of bee […]
Drive aware – Spring is in the air!
By Klint W. Willert, PAS Superintendent of Schools As the chill of winter fades and is replaced with longer days and the warmth of spring, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. However, amidst the excitement of the spring season, it is also a time to remain aware of the added traffic in the community with children on bikes […]
Aging into generations
When I was a kid, I remember some very distinct things about my grandparents and nuances that in my mind were kind of quirky. As time has evolved, I find myself now parenting four children of my own and approaching 40. I often look back at these childhood memories and chuckle to myself because I am starting to display very […]
Days Gone By Week of April 22, 2024
125 YEARS AGO April 28, 1899 Hon. A.S. Dyer, while in St. Paul, inquired somewhat into the mayorality matter in Pipestone , and the Attorney General was not slow in giving it as his opinion that no Village Council had any right whatever to fill a vacancy on the board, under the law authorizing the incorporation of villages, and that […]
Letter to the editor: Strength through sports
TO THE EDITOR: I agree with John Draper’s April 11 editorial on women in sports because my mother played varsity basketball for Rock Valley, Iowa high school in the late 1940’s. The experience of taking the bull by the horns to accomplish something is a good trait for learning to stand up for what is right in the world. Any […]
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