GRANITE FALLS — With so many people lining the lawns and sidewalks for the Western Fest grand parade on Saturday, some people settled for putting their chairs on the road. “I've been coming to the parade since 2013,” said attendee Nancy Cole. “I love it, they do a great job.” Candy ...
MARSHALL — A Lyon County District Court judge leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to her work, colleagues of Judge Tricia Zimmer said Monday. Zimmer died Saturday, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, where she had been battling cancer. She was 54. “Judge Zimmer ...
GRANITE FALLS – As Starbuck resident Amber Sorenson rode her horse around the barrels, the crowd watched closely. The event – where competitors ride their horse around three barrels as fast as possible – only lasts about 15 seconds. If any of the barrels are knocked down, it's a ...
MARSHALL — Peter Thor’s life journey involved moving halfway around the world before ending up in southwest Minnesota. Thor, who serves as principal at Southview Elementary School in Marshall, discussed his immigration experience from his native Laos at a recent gathering at Marshall’s Adult Community Center. The event was attended by about 50 people. He began with a short history of his Hmong people, who were originally Chinese. Many Hmong moved to Southeast Asia because of land issues and Civil War. Once they moved they adopted many traditions found in nations such as Laos ...
MARSHALL — Visitors to Marshall’s downtown might have known Randy Peterson from The Orphanage Antiques and Strawberry Fields gift shop. But although Peterson was “a dedicated worker,” his friendship also made a lasting impression on people, Richard Blomme said. “He was exceptional ...
WALNUT GROVE — As July comes around once again, Walnut Grove continues its yearly tradition they started in 1977. Putting on the yearly Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, the residents of Walnut Grove come together and remember what's special about their little town. According to the Wilder ...
