INFORMATION CALENDAR Monday, June 30 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Luverne, Cardinal Field (junior followed by senior) Tuesday, July 1 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Tracy (junior followed by senior) Wednesday, July 2 Amateur Baseball 7:30 p.m., Hadley Buttermakers at Pipestone A’s, City Field  8 p.m., Elkton Snappers at Volga Cormorants Friday, July 4 Special Event 11 a.m., Ruthton Fourth of July celebration, parade, lineup begins at Peace Lutheran Church Festival All Day, Ruthton Fourth of July celebration (lunch in the park, car show, petting zoo, balloon art, bingo, money pit and...

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Pipestone Area Schools three-sport athlete Kaysa Douty capped her sophomore season with a heap of softball honors. The Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association named Douty to Class AA’s second team, and she also was an all-Section 3AA player. Douty pitched and played shortstop for the Arrows. What’s more, Douty was one of two Arrows chosen to be on the all-Big South Conference squad when honors were released on Friday, June 6 — by league secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ourada. “She deserves it, and she worked really hard,” PAS head coach Robert Petersen. “She was one of our leaders...

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Five Pipestone Area baseball players received plaudits when the Big South Conference released its all-league honors. Big South secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ourada distributed accolades to local media on Tuesday, June 17. “We had some good players, and it speaks to the ability of the kids,” PAS head baseball coach and activities director Rick Zollner said. These are the rewards for playing baseball. What’s more, Coach Zollner announced senior infielder/catcher/pitcher Landon Quist was named an all-Section 3AA performer. Quist is one of three first-team, all-conference Arrows, joined by senior ace pitcher/infielder Weston Reinhard and senior starting third...

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Pipestone Area Schools’ Makhi Winter was named to the all-Big South Conference West Division boys tennis team. Awards were released on Friday, June 6. Winter along with doubles partner Brady Dunn, reached the second round of the Section 3A individual tournament in mid-May at Huether Family Match Pointe in Sioux Falls, S.D. PAS head coach James Skyberg let Winter decide whether he would play singles or doubles during the season. Makhi ultimately opted to play a mix of both formats. “It’s the best year he had,” Skyberg said. “It was big for him to end his career (like that). He...

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The Pipestone A’s will receive a forfeit victory from Sunday’s home game versus the Worthington Cubs. “No game today due to a lack of Cubs’ players,” was posted on the Worthington Cubs’ Facebook page during Sunday morning. The A’s Facebook followed suit, stating the game had been cancelled. A’s head coach Avery Ploeger said the two teams attempted to find a make-up date that worked for both sides; however, nothing came to fruition. The final decision rested with Gopher League and other association officials. This means the A’s are 6-7 heading into Wednesday’s game at Windom (Island Park). Pipestone will...

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EDGERTON — The Edgerton Pickleball Association will be having two tournaments during the 75th Annual Dutch Festival this year. Tournaments will take place at Edgerton City Park. The first tournament is a recreational event from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. This will be formatted as a round robin. The cost is . There also will be a competitive tournament on both Friday and Saturday, July 11-12. There will be a round robin and bracket play. The cost is . For information, call Dena Berghorst 1-507-825-3799.

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JASPER — Swimming lessons are available for Jasper youth through Luverne Aquatics. Lessons will begin on Monday, July 7 and run through Thursday, July 17, from 10:15-10:55 a.m. The cost is per child. Transportation from Jasper to Luverne and back will be provided, with pick up and drop off at City Park. Go to the city of Luverne website or scan a QR code available at: https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/669/Luverne_Swimming_Lessons_2025.pdf. For information, call Luverne Aquatic Center manager Samantha Honerman at 1-507-449-5036.

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The Prairie Riders Saddle Club Fun Show will take place on Sunday, June 29, at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds. The Pipestone Jaycees co-sponsor the event. County fairgrounds are located at 422 10th Avenue SE in Pipestone. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the first event at 10 a.m. Beginners 11 years old and younger will be charged , with leading allowed. The cost is for all other age groups: juniors (12-17), intermediate (18-30) and seniors (31 years of age and older). The entry fee covers all events, except “Ride A Buck.” This is a prize show placing to fifth...

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For Roughly the past 15 years, the Pipestone Cruizers Car Show has been a staple of the Water Tower Festival. “It’s great to see all the classy cars,” said Cruizers member Ron Belcher, whose event brings much enjoyment to vehicle enthusiasts across the board. The show is open to traditional cars, trucks, imports, motorcycles, tractors, rat rods and even golf carts. A rat rod, according to Wikipedia, is a style of custom car with a “deliberate, unfinished appearance built to be driven.” This category is often seen as a budget-friendly way to customize a vehicle. “You never know what you’re...

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The Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club will soon be offering competitive trap shooting leagues. League play will open on Wednesday, July 2, with the season running through Aug. 27. Register either as an individual, or with your team. There will be men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions, and it’s open to club members and non-members. Everyone is welcome. For information and registration, call either Joe Schelhaas at 1-507-215-2401 or Heine Walhof at 1-507-220-5960 — or log onto the website: www.pipestonesportsmensclub.com. 

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