The 137th annual Pipestone Firemen’s Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Read more...

One property detachment supported, another opposed
October 16, 2025
Pipestone City Council members during their Oct. 6 meeting voted to support one petition for detachment of property from the city and deny another. The...

Carnegie Library repairs estimated to cost over $800,000
October 16, 2025
The estimated cost to repair the historic Carnegie Library building in Pipestone is $838,589.50, according to a memorandum from architectural firm LHB. Of that, $518,092.50...

Work begins on veterans memorial
October 15, 2025
After years of effort, a veterans memorial is beginning to take shape in Pipestone. Ground was broken at Leon H. Moore Park on Monday, Oct....

Marching Arrows middle of the pack in Orange City
October 15, 2025
The Pipestone Area Marching Arrows finished fifth out of nine bands in Class 2A and 19th out of 26 bands overall Saturday, Oct. 11 at...

FOOTBALL: 2025 U-Pick ‘Em Challenge
October 15, 2025
Play to Win Weekly Prizes 1st place = $15.00 2nd place = $5.00 All entries are eligible to win the grand prize of $300 in...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Youth/Mentor hunt set Oct. 25
October 16, 2025
Pipestone County Pheasants Forever chapter will present its 17th annual youth/mentor hunt on Saturday, Oct. 25. The hunt will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30...
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: SMSU’s Malayna Hemmen
October 16, 2025
MARSHALL — Malayna Hemmen is currently a sophomore on the Southwest Minnesota State University women’s cross country team. Hemmen was a standout multi-sport athlete at...
IN THE NEWS: Elkton welcomes new Hall of Fame inductees
October 16, 2025
The Elk Nation Hall of Fame banquet was conducted at the Elkton (S.D.) Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 4. Several athletes were inducted into the...
LOCAL: Calendar of events through Oct. 23
October 16, 2025
INFORMATION CALENDAR Friday, Oct. 17 Football 7 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Hamlin, Hayti, S.D. Marching Band 8:30 a.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Sioux Valley Marching...