Leland Ray Jensen, 33, of Pipestone, was sentenced on Oct. 22 to 19 years and four months imprisonment for criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14. A jury of nine women and three men found Jensen guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14, first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14 with whom he had a significant relationship, and first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14 involving multiple acts over an extended period of time, all felonies, following a two-day trial in Pipestone County District Court in August.

MARSHALL — Three people were injured in a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 59 and 23 on Tuesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 1:52 Tuesday afternoon, a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero was traveling southbound on Highway 59. A 2021 Kia Soul was also traveling southbound on Highway 59. A 2014 Cadillac SRX was traveling eastbound on Highway 23 when the vehicles collided.

COTTONWOOD — A 20-year-old man from Marshall was arrested Monday evening after a brief police pursuit on Highway 23, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 6:29 p.m., a Lyon County deputy attempted to stop a silver 2017 Ford Escape near Cottonwood. When the driver accelerated away, the deputy initiated a pursuit with lights and sirens, bringing the vehicle to a stop about three miles later.

With growing concern about the speed in which motorists enter Tracy on Hwy. 14 from the east and west, the City is moving forward on the purchase of three solar-powered radar speed signs, to be permanently installed sometime in the near future. The signs come with a two-year warranty. Tracy...

Minnesota isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a legendary steakhouse, but sometimes the best surprises come from the least expected places. Located in the quiet town of Minneota, the Greendoor Steakhouse and Sports Bar has been quietly making a name for itself as a local favorite. While...

The Church of the Evangelical Association in Sweet township will be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 5. The church is known as Salem’s church and is about the same size as the one built by the society in this city last year, and it is undoubtedly the finest country church in the county, and it is certainly a credit to the society, as well as a substantial improvement for the county. The building will cost in the neighborhood of $2,500. The windows are of Cathedral glass and it is to be heated with a furnace. Meetings will be held in the church on Friday and Saturday evenings preceding the dedication.

PIPESTONE, Minn. (10/28/2024) — University of Minnesota Extension will host Beef Quality. Assurance (BQA) trainings in the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025. Producers attending any of the. free workshops will receive a three-year BQA certification. In the past, beef producers have been asked to complete the BQA...

A Regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Pipestone Area Schools was held Monday, September 23, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1148, MS/HS. This is a summary of those proceedings, which are not to be confused with the official minutes of the PAS School Board meetings, which are maintained by the Superintendent’s Office. Complete official minutes, and resolutions are available at meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1058?meeting=636179 or in the District Office located at 1401 7th St SW, Pipestone, MN 56164.

Omaha, Neb. -- Delivering a work-woman like performance, #21 Creighton took care of Southwest Minnesota State 92-51 on Wednesday, October 30 in the lone exhibition game for both teams. A close opening stanza saw Creighton battle through a cold start with defense as the Bluejays forced eight Mustang turnovers in...

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Southwest Minnesota State University volleyball team has bounced back into the top 10 in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II poll released on Monday. The Mustangs now rank 10th in the nation. SMSU, ranked No. 12 in last week's poll, had...

Ruthton Country Church, Full Gospel-Non-denominational church; Pastor Frank Vanderbush, 507-658-3917. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship service. Bible Studies Sundays at 9 a.m. Find us at countrychurch.co on Facebook and Youtube @ Country Church of Ruthton for online messages and events. St. Leo Catholic Church, Msgr. Gerald Kosse, 415 South...

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University wheelchair basketball team opens the 2024-25 season this Saturday with three games at the 40th annual Courage Kenny Classic in Arden Hills, Minn. The games will take place at Mounds View High School. The Mustangs open play on Saturday at 8...

The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Chairman Dallas Roskamp, Commissioners, Luke Johnson, Doug Nagel, Dan Wildermuth, Chris Hollingsworth. County Administrator Steve Ewing was also present. Chairman Roskamp called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AGENDA. Motion by Wildermuth, seconded by Hollingsworth...

• The Southwest Minnesota State University women's basketball team hits the road for an exhibition game against Division I foe Creighton (Neb.) on Wednesday, with tip-off set for 6 p.m. • It is the first time SMSU is playing a Division I opponent since the 2022-23 preseason exhibition against South...

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department will be hosting a Winter Sports Kickoff social on Monday, Nov. 4, inside the R/A Facility on the campus of SMSU. The social, with snacks and beverages provided, begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a short...

•The Southwest Minnesota State University football team (0-8, 0-7 NSIC), following two straight road games, returns home for a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference match-up versus the University of Mary (1-7, 0-7 NSIC) on Saturday morning. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. at Mattke Field at The Schwan Regional Event Center.

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSU Moorhead soccer returns home this week for their last pair of home matches this season. The Dragons will start the weekend facing the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs on Friday in a 3 p.m. kickoff. The Dragons will play their last home match of the year against the Augustana Vikings on Sunday at 12 p.m.

Omaha, Neb. -- Stacked with a veteran roster that included five returning fifth-year players and two juniors, #21 Creighton added two more fifth-year graduate transfers and two freshmen as the Bluejays embark on reaching their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament. Creighton's lone exhibition contest brings Southwest Minnesota State to Omaha. 10/30:...

• The No. 10 SMSU volleyball is scheduled to split two matches home and away this week, playing at Minnesota State (14-6, 6-6) tomorrow, before hosting Sioux Falls (12-8, 7-5 NSIC) this weekend. • The Mustangs match up against the Mavericks tomorrow, Oct. 30, with first serve slated for 6...

Some ghouls and goblins were on the diamond Sunday as Tyler Junior College hosted its 10th Halloween at Home Plate. Sponsored by TJC's Student Life Department and Apache Athletics, the event included Trunk & Treat with TJC organizations hosting booths with free food, fun activities and candy for the kids. There were free nachos and drinks.