Pipestone City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kyle
Hansen
Kyle Hansen is running for Pipestone City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Kyle HansenYou’re reading
- 02Faith Marie Hernandez
- 03Matt McCorquodale
- 04Zachary Ploeger
Background
- About
- Owner of DHS Ag, a farm machinery wholesale representative business covering nine states. Serves on the Pipestone Chamber of Commerce and the Pipestone A's baseball board.
Kyle Hansen, Faith Marie Hernandez, Matt McCorquodale and Zachary Ploeger filed for the two council seats held by Scott Swanson and Rodger Smidt. Pipestone County Star · Jun 10, 2026
On the record: Kyle Hansen
6 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says his top priority is continuing the city's current three- and five-year plans.
My top priority is to continue the progression of the 3 and 5 year plan that are currently in action.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Utility rates1 sourced position
Says the council should look into why water bills are high, compare with similar towns and seek ways to make them more affordable.
Researching surrounding towns of similar size to see how we compare.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Historic buildings1 sourced position
Says tearing down the Carnegie Library and water tower should be a last resort, but saving them should not cost taxpayers.
However, it should not cost the taxpayers money to save these structures. Look into historic grants/funds to help offset the costs.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Vacant downtown buildings1 sourced position
Says the city should work on attracting new businesses to occupy the unused buildings.
The city should work on attracting new businesses to town that can occupy the unused buildings.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Blight1 sourced position
Calls for better enforcement on blighted properties before they must be torn down, and more information for owners on grants and loans.
I think better enforcement on the blighted properties before they get into such disrepair that they must be torn down.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Recreation center1 sourced position
Says a new recreation center could be a positive addition but should be located near the current one.
I think the proposal for the new rec center could be a positive addition to the city, however the location should be near the current rec center.”
Own statementPipestone County Star · Oct 8, 2026Link
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