(Editor’s Note: The Pipestone Country Star will be running an eight-part series on local golf courses to promote the game from this issue through Aug. 21.) LUVERNE — Jerilyn Britz began playing golf when she was a teenager at Luverne Country Club. The golf course recognizes Britz on signage throughout the facility, and she was the first women ever inducted […]
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GOLF COURSE SPOTLIGHT: Britz helped shape Luverne C.C.
Rock County LPGA Tour golfer won 1979 U.S. Women's Open
PIPESTONE COUNTY FAIR: Ag Olympics Wednesday
Sports-themed events part of packed scheduleEvery few years,the Pipestone County Fair board comes up with a new activity. In recent years, the Ag Olympics has become a popular feature, and it’s on the docket again in 2025. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the grandstand. (For more information, read a full preview on the Pipestone County Fair on the front page.) “We […]
LOCAL: Rock River Rodeo coming on Aug. 16
There will be qualifiers for breakaway roping, barrelsEDGERTON — The Raise ‘Em Rank rodeo series will make a stop in the community for Rock River Rodeo Days on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Diamond H Acres. Gates will open at 4 p.m., with contestant check-in to follow at 5. The rodeo begins at 6 p.m. There will be 100 percent payback, and added money. Champions will receive a […]
WRESTLING: For Hernandez, a championship feeling
Pipestone’s own wins seven matches, allows just nine points all tourneyFARGO, N.D. — There were more than 100 wrestlers in the 16-under 126-pound bracket at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in the Fargodome. When the dust settled, Pipestone Area Schools’ own Miklo Hernandez became a national champion with a 7-0 decision over Tommy Marchetti, whose family has a noted history in this sport. “It means a lot (to be […]
LOCAL: Dahl Motors presents car show Aug. 9
D.J. Mylan Ray will provide entertainmentDahl Motors will be conducting a car show on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the dealership. The dealership is located at the junctions of U.S. Highway 75 and State Highways 23 and 30. Registration is set for noon, with the show from 1-4 p.m. There is a $10 registration fee, with proceeds for the upcoming Pipestone Veterans Memorial in Moore Park. […]
LOCAL: The sands of Jasper
Houselog team outlasts the restQuartziter Days featured a volleyball tournament in City Park. The event lasted nearly seven hours with seven competitive teams vying for the top spot. In the end, Team Houselog was the champion. The team was, in no particular order, Josh Houselog, Angie Houselog, Ashley Hoheisel, Holden Surat, Michaela Surat and Briana Wallin. Team Garcia placed second, a group composed of […]
GOLF: Douty’s memory is eternal
#LiveLikeJoe's second annual tournament benefits PipestoneThe #LiveLikeJoe Memorial Tournament featured a slightly adjusted format this year with two nine-hole tournaments. Both morning and afternoon sessions featured full participation, per tournament organizers, this past Saturday at Pipestone Country Club. Robert Petersen’s group was victorious during the morning nine, scoring 29. Petersen’s team featured Brent Dinger, Zach Warne and Mitch Warne. Ties were broken by “handicap holes.” […]
GOLF COURSE SPOTLIGHT: GreatLIFE serves as Noble Co. hub
Facility also features swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center(Editor’s Note: The Pipestone Country Star will be running an eight-part series on local golf courses to promote the game from this issue through Aug. 21.) WORTHINGTON — GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness Club serves as the main hub for the sport in Nobles County. That’s in part because Prairie View Golf Course was decommissioned several years ago — now primarily […]
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Pipestone faces Hadley in the 10C Tourney
Sure, the Pipestone A’s dropped a pair of games last week. But, the team was competitive in both and it was the perfect preparation for the upcoming Region 10C Tournament. The Luverne Redbirds, thanks to pitcher Jake Haugen, blanked the A’s 4-0 on Wednesday, July 9, at A’s/City Field. On Sunday, July 13, the Milroy Irish nipped the A’s, 6-5, […]
COLUMN: Letting go Xcel name will be tough for fans, athletes
Grand Casino Arena name premieres Sept. 3ST. PAUL — Both wrestling and volleyball fans agree that a building’s recent name change will be an adjustment. The National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild announced on Monday, June 30, the new name for their facility: “Grand Casino Arena.” The rink had been known as the Xcel Energy Center since it opened on Sept. 29, 2000. “It will always be […]
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