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Sports editor Eric Viccaro was there for the season-opening scrimmage between Pipestone Area and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton. The Arrows are a Class AA team while the Knights are in Class A. RTR is under new leadership in the form of longtime assistant Ted Kern. PAS’ Scott Boomgaarden has guided the Arrows for a number of years.  Play series were scripted, featuring both […]

The Pipestone A’s conducted an alumni game on Sunday, Aug. 24, at A’s/City Field. The current Pipestone team defeated the alumni, 11-4. The game generated about $9,000 toward construction of bullpens inside the stadium, which will be named in honor of longtime resident and baseball fan David G. Homann, who passed away in 2022. Sports editor Eric Viccaro was there […]

The Pipestone County Star was there for Pipestone Area Schools practices on Thursday, Aug. 14. PAS girls tennis season already is underway with four matches down, plus a tournament in Worthington Saturday.  Volleyball participated in a pair of scrimmages in preparation for Tuesday’s opener versus Fairmont at home. Cross country embarks on its journey Monday at the Marshall Invitational. Football […]

Sports editor Eric Viccaro was present at Rock River Rodeo Days on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Diamond H Acres. Several events were contested: barrel racing, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bull riding and breakaway roping.  This marked the third year for the event, which continues growing by the year.  Diamond H Acres is located on 41st Street off Pipestone County Road […]

The Pipestone County Star was present to take photos of Tyler Golf Club on Wednesday, Aug. 6. This is an 18-hole facility serving Lincoln County and beyond.  Star sports editor Eric Viccaro snapped most of the images seen here, with others from the club. Tyler Golf Club is the home site for both the Æbleskiver and Polish Festival tournaments, just […]

Pipestone Area Schools gymnasium was the site for the eighth annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament this past Saturday, Aug. 9. Blake Einck of the BKG’s plays tough defense. This was the eighth annual tournament, under the supervision of director Chris Gorter.  In addition to the games, there were slam dunk and 3-point shooting contests.  Look for results in the Aug. 21 […]

The Pipestone County Star was there for a pair of car shows last week.  The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau had the second of three cruise-ins planned during the summer, which took place at Hatfield Roadhouse on Thursday, Aug. 7. Then on Saturday, Aug. 9, Dahl Motors produced a benefit show for the future Pipestone Veterans Memorial […]

The Pipestone County Star was present at the Pipestone County Fair. Sports editor Eric Viccaro took photos at the Ag Olympics on Wednesday, July 30. The following night, he was there for the pole bending and Jumanji rides.  Friday night, the United Pullers of Minnesota were in town for a National Tractor Pullers Association event. Saturday’s festivities closed with a […]

Pipestone County Star sports editor Eric Viccaro visited Rocky Run Golf Course in Dell Rapids, S.D., as part of his summer spotlight series. The venue is part of the GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness family of golf courses and fitness centers across Minnesota and South Dakota.  Here’s a small gallery of images from Rocky Run, providing a taste of what to […]

Morgan Guardado photographed the Jasper softball program teams. There were five teams filled with girls from third through sixth grade.  Teams were sponsored by Elite Landscaping, Jasper Bar, Pater Landscaping, Mark’s General Machine and Tech Sales Company.   The season was conducted mainly in May and June.