Pipestone County Star

The Pipestone County Star is a weekly publication dedicated to reporting on news and events that matter to Pipestone County, Minnesota, as well as broader topics that connect to our local community.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#1677103

United States

#410874

News and Media

#10934

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Al Opland Singers prepare to usher in summer

22 hours ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The Al Opland Singers will present “Summertime Here We Come” Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center (PPAC). Producers Rodger Olivier and Danielle Evers said they selected the summertime theme last fall and then selected songs that fit that theme.
Mental examination ordered for man accused of murder

4 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

A mental examination has been ordered for Joseph James Benson, 36, of Edgerton, who was charged with second-degree murder last fall in relation to the death of a woman in Edgerton. Benson’s attorney, Pamela Neumann, told Judge Kayla Johnson during a settlement conference held in Pipestone County District Court on April 15 that Benson did not recall what occurred and that she requested a mental examination.
Wilson Manufacturing changes owners, remains in family

4 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

Earlier this year, Jeff and Kristie Douty became the fourth branch of the Douty family to own Wilson Manufacturing in Pipestone after purchasing the business from Alison Douty. Jeff had spent 28 years working for Interstate Engineering in North Dakota. After his brother and Alison’s husband, Joe Douty, unexpectedly passed away in 2023, Jeff returned to Pipestone to help run Wilson Manufacturing. “It was a fairly easy decision based on support from Kristie and the family at the time,” Jeff said.
It’s prom time at PAS

4 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The theme of this year’s Pipestone Area Schools (PAS) prom on Saturday, April 26 is Starry Night. The decorations will include large pictures of the painting by Vincent van Gogh, a moon, stars and swirls, and the colors navy blue and gold. Members of the junior class committee select the theme, menu and other elements of the prom each year.
Calumet Inn owners file appeal

5 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The owners of the Calumet Inn have appealed a decision by a United States District Court judge in favor of the city of Pipestone and the city’s former building and zoning official, Doug Fortune.
Community center planned for Woodstock

5 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

Woodstock Community Church (WCC) has taken on a project to build a community center in Woodstock. The Woodstock Community Center, as it will be called, will be located across the street from the church and include a gymnasium, library, commercial kitchen, game area, community room, classrooms, and more. The building is estimated to cost about $1.7 million. The church started a fundraising campaign in March and has already raised about $1 million for the project from 96 families within the church.
Preferred Resource Group (PRG) New business to open in city office building

6 days ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

A new business called Preferred Resource Group (PRG) will open soon in Suite 2 at the city of Pipestone’s municipal building at 119 Second Ave. SW. The company’s website at www.prgfinancial.com indicates that it integrates retirement, tax and estate planning. Jonathan Benge, a managing partner of PRG, said most of the company’s clients are 55 and older and are in retirement or close to it, but it also works with people in any stage of life.
Variance recommended for First State Bank sign

1 week ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The Pipestone Board of Appeals and Adjustments during its April 8 meeting recommended that the Pipestone City Council approve a variance request that would allow First State Bank Southwest to update the sign at its property at 202 Eighth Ave. SE. Building and Zoning Official Solomon Derby said the City Council will consider approval of the variance at its May 5 meeting.
Jasper Lions lose ability to sell pull tabs

1 week ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The Jasper Lions Club lost its ability to sell pull tabs at the end of March, cutting off a revenue source that it’s used to support community groups and projects for decades. Jasper City Council members approved a resolution during their March 11 meeting allowing the Jasper Lions Club to sell pull tabs at the Jasper Bar, which has not yet opened.
Aquatic center to be evaluated

1 week ago | pipestonestar.com | Kyle Kuphal

The Pipestone City Council during its April 7 meeting hired Counsilman-Hunsaker, an aquatic planning and design firm, for $9,000 to conduct an operational audit of the Pipestone Family Aquatic Center. Upgrading the aquatic center was added to the city’s one-year plan earlier this year. Mayor Dan Delaney said the aquatic center is around 30 years old and there are some issues that need to be addressed. “It’s a starting point,” Delaney said of the operational audit.