John Draper

Pipestone

Publisher, Pipestone Publishing at Outdoors Weekly

Publisher, Pipestone Publishing at Pipestone County Star

Publisher, Pipestone Publishing Co. Pipestone County Star, Free Star, Farm Market News. Regional ad placement services, commercial printing,

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Articles

City settles on reduced assessments

1 week ago | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

On Monday, May 19, the Pipestone City Council approved nine settlement agreements that will reduce the amounts of special tax assessments on nine city properties. The settlements come as a result of civil lawsuits that were brought against the city by nine property owners who questioned the City’s special tax assessments in relation to a 2022 street and utility improvement project. In total, the settlements reduced the assessment amount by $67,615.78.
A crazy time of year

3 weeks ago | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

With the month of May at its half-way point, what a whirlwind life has been. For many in our area, May brings farm planting season and the hopes of a good crop to come. Spring is always a quick blitz to get the crops in the ground then plan for the next step in the process. A quick thanks to all our producers for the impact you have on our local economies and for putting food on our tables.
Show n Shine - River 949

1 month ago | river949.com.au | John Draper

Cars & Coffee Crows Nest are holding a Show n Shine on Saturday 10th May, at Crows Nest Showgrounds. Cars in from 8am, judging takes place between 10:30-11am. Cost to enter the Show N Shine is the entry into the show, so you get 2 shows in 1 price…. bargain.
Rise up for Easter

1 month ago | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

With Easter just a few days away, I find it worthwhile to reflect just a bit. Easter provides a time to celebrate the resurrection of our Christian Saviour, Jesus Christ. A celebration to be remembered not just on Easter Sunday, but every day. A celebration of the new life we are affording through the conquering and forgiveness of sin. The Easter celebration can also serve as a reminder of new life outside of our faith.
… on waste, fraud, and abuse

2 months ago | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has wasted little time since the Trump administration’s move into the White House on Jan. 20, 2025. In just under two month’s time, DOGE estimates it has saved 115 billion taxpayer dollars. This was the figure posted on the official DOGE website as of Tuesday, March 18.
Thumbs down, thumbs up

Feb 20, 2025 | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

For this column submission, I offer my thumbs down or thumbs up to a few areas of local, state, or national concern. Thumbs down: Biological males in women’s sports. President Trump has endeavored to end this practice with a recent Executive Order, but in Minnesota it appears the practice can continue. The Minnesota State High School League is currently ‘seeking guidance’ on how to balance this order against MN statute.
Transitions and change

Nov 21, 2024 | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

With the presidential election now in the rear-view mirror, I remain hopeful that the coming months of transition will offer signs of positivity from all sides of the aisle. While the losing party in any election is certainly not going to be overly positive about the outcome and pending changes, it does not mean that negativity and hope for an administration’s demise should be part of the conversation. We’ve all lived through enough pending doom talk from all angles the past number of months.
Council considers updates to special assessment policy

Oct 14, 2024 | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

The Pipestone City Council held a special work session on Saturday, Sept. 28 to discuss options for changing its policy on special assessments placed on local property owners related to large street and infrastructure projects. The discussion comes on the heels of a number of city residents who have voiced concerns over a number of years about the amounts of these special assessments.
City Council mulls cannabis policies

Oct 11, 2024 | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

The business of cannabis was the main topic of a work session held by the Pipestone City Council on Saturday, Sept. 28. With a January 1, 2025 sunset of the current city moratorium on cannabis businesses within the city looming, council members and city staff heard from City Attorney Jason Hill about the current state of cannabis rules and what actions the city should be taking before the new year.
Festival of Bands 10-5-25

Oct 8, 2024 | pipestonestar.com | John Draper

The Pipestone Area Arrow Marching Band finished third out of three bands in Class AA in the parade competition and sixth out of seven bands in Class AA in the field competition at the Festival of Bands in Sioux Falls on Saturday, Oct. 5. Director Zach Ploeger said he thought the band performed well in both the parade and field competitions. He said a highlight was the best percussion score of the season, a 62, during the field competition.