MARSHALL — The Pipestone Area Schools boys and girls track and field teams had their best success in the sprints during the Marshall Invitational on Monday, April 14. The Arrow girls scored 42 points for sixth place and the boys compiled 30 for seventh in the meet, which was conducted at Southwest Minnesota State University. Aurora Winsel was the gold standard in the 200-meter dash, clocking in at 27.79. She also was second in the 100 (12.84). Haylie Tripp placed second in the high jump, marking at 4-feet, 6-inches. Winsel also helped propel the Arrows to a bronze medal finish...

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Mark Moeller was officially approved as the third Pipestone Area Schools’ head track and field coach earlier this year. The first was Robert “Bob” Nangle. PAS coaches and athletes will continue Nangle’s tradition with the 49th Annual Arrow Relays on Tuesday, April 29, at Paulsen Sports Complex. The event was named in honor of Bob beginning with the 2004 meet. Nangle died on Nov. 9, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, the same city he was born. He was 77. “Bob left a remarkable legacy,” Moeller said, “and I am honored to be a part of this, and help...

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WINDOM — Pipestone Area Schools’ Weston Reinhard nearly pitched a complete game. And Windom Area’s defense proved charitable with several errors as the Arrows downed the Eagles, 9-4, in Big South Conference action at Island Park on Tuesday, April 15. Reinhard surrendered four runs (only three earned) on five hits while striking out seven and walking seven. Trevor Chaulsett came in to pitch, and struck out Charles Erickson to end it. “Weston threw really well,” PAS head coach Rick Zollner said. “He threw strikes when he needed to. It was a gutty performance out of him.” Reinhard effectively mixed his...

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BROOKINGS, S.D. — Former Pipestone Area Schools track and field standout Aiden Voss will return for South Dakota State University’s 2025-26 indoor and outdoor seasons. Voss told the Pipestone County Star of his plans during a short telephone interview last Friday afternoon. He said he will be ready before the first indoor meet in 2025. Aiden was unable to compete this season due to an unspecified injury. The injury reportedly occurred during a training session before the Jackrabbits’ first meet — which was the SDSU Holiday Open on Dec. 6, 2024. Voss’ teammates competed last weekend at the Long Beach...

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Pipestone County Medical Center & Family Clinic will be conducting a five-kilometer fun run and walk on Thursday, May 8. Registration begins at 6 p.m., with the event to follow 30 minutes later at the Paulsen Sports Complex (1401 7th Street SW). The entry fee is by cash or check. Make checks payable to PCMC’s Rock Steady Boxing. Participants must register by April 30 to guarantee a T-shirt. Rock Steady Boxing is a program for Parkinson’s Disease patients actively fighting the following symptoms: tremors, slowness and limb stiffness. Donated funds will go toward purchasing new equipment, continuing education and...

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The Third Annual Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club fundraiser and banquet is set for 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Pipestone National Guard Armory and Community Center. This event typically provided the greatest source of funding for the organization, which formed in 2023 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) by a group of local volunteer sportsmen and sportswomen. “We’re seeing our dreams come true,” said Pipestone Sportsmen’s Club president Troy Budden regarding its growing facility located at 1480 131st Street northeast of downtown. “The community-oriented support for us has been phenomenal,” Budden added. Pipestone-Helping Farmers is providing the meat, which will be prepared...

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INFORMATION BOWLING  At Bole-Mor Lanes, Pipestone From April 16-117 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Team W-L The Bowling Stones          38-18 American Legion        35.5-20.5 JBS                                               35-21 Stay In Your Lane                     30.5-25.5 Dolls With Balls                           29-27 Sister Chicks                          ...

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ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73c state parks and recreation areas this Saturday. One of those state parks is Split Rock Creek in the Pipestone County community of Ihlen. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit. These days are spread out over the year — giving recreationalists plenty of opportunities to visit a state park for free. “Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy everything Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have...

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Max Taubert and Matt DeBates took turns recording the low round for the Pipestone Area Schools’ golf team last week. Taubert carded a nine-hole 39 during a triangular versus Southwest Minnesota Christian/Murray County Central on Tuesday, April 8, at Pipestone Country Club. DeBates scored a 13-over par 84 during the Worthington Invitational on Friday, April 11, at GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness Club. PAS head boys golf coach Craig Boeddeker discussed how both Taubert, a senior, and DeBates performed last week. “For Max, I think he played to his strengths and understanding of the course,” the coach commented. Taubert’s lone blemish...

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INFORMATION LOCAL SCOREBOARD Monday, April 7 Baseball Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 10, Red Rock Central/Westbrook-Walnut Grove 4 Softball Lac qui Parle Valley 13, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 0 (5) Tuesday, April 1 Baseball Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 3, Yellow Medicine East 2 Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian 15, Lakeview 5 Softball Game One:  Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial 3, Pipestone Area 2 Game Two: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial 6, Pipestone Area 5 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 11, Red Rock Central/Westbrook-Walnut Grove 5 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 2, Lakeview 1 Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian 12, Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 5 Thursday, April 10 Baseball  Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 8, Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian 2 Boys Tennis Milbank, S.D. 9, Pipestone Area 0 Softball Game One:...

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