Category Archives: Community News
County Approves Equipment Purchase
Rising prices prompts buying sooner rather than later. By Jill Fennema Last week, the Pipestone County Board of Directors approved the purchase of some new equipment for the county highway department. The board approved the purchase of a John Deere
Edgerton Gains Another Grant
By Jill Fennema In the last year and a half or so, the City of Edgerton has been approved for over $1 million in grant funds. In 2021, they received $300,000 to purchase the Brands property for wellhead protection. More
SCHOOL NEWS from SW Christian School grades 6-8
6-8 School News: Science 8th grade science has found us talking about creation vs. evolution. We had many good discussions and watched some interesting videos proving creation. We realized that the best science textbook we could ever have is the
De Groot To Retire As County Record Keeper
By Jill Fennema – At the end of this month, Mary Ann De Groot will retire from the Pipestone County Recorder’s Office. She has served the county as the recorder for the past 28 years. Mary Ann actually started working
SCHOOL NEWS from Free Christian School Upper Room
Upper room news School year 2021-22 continues on at Free Christian School and in its upper room. We continue to work through cold weather – having recess outside when we can and doing events on the inside when we cannot.
Spronks Chosen As MN Pork Family Of The Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognized the Spronk family of Edgerton, as this year’s Family of the Year award recipient. Pictured are (l to r) Taylor and Seth Spronk, Randy and Beth Spronk, Dr. Gordon Spronk, and Courtney and Tyler Schelhaas.
SCHOOL NEWS from EPS Grades 3-5
Third grade news Mr. Buckridge was a guest reader in Mrs. DeJong’s third grade. Third graders have been studying black history and enjoyed learning about Mary Walker, who learned to read at age 116! Fifth grade news Although we celebrated
30-year Bus Driving Veteran
By Jill Fennema – Ruth Fennema has been driving school bus for 30 years, but only 12 of those years were local. Ruth and her husband, Terry, moved here in 2010 from the Chicago area, which is where she learned
Lolkus Moves Gun Shop To Chandler
By Jill Fennema – Did you know that US Army field artillery soldiers were referred to as “redlegs” during the Civil War? That’s because they were distinguished by scarlet stripes down the legs of their uniform pants. Brandon Lolkus is the owner
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Grades 3-5
This week’s School News comes from SWC Grades 3 through 5! 5th grade news Spirit Week/I Love to Read month Last week was homecoming week at the high school campus! The grade school wanted to join in celebrating with a
