County coroner position to be appointed

Pipestone County Commissioners during their April 14 meeting voted to fill the county coroner position by appointment rather than election as has historically been the case. The change will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Long-time Pipestone County Coroner Dr. Larry Christensen submitted a letter to Pipestone County Administrator Steve Ewing in February indicating that he didn’t plan to seek reelection this fall and recommending that the county make the position appointed. Christensen wrote that he’s served as Pipestone County Coroner for more than 40 years and sees it as an important public service. “If the county moves to an appointed... Article Link