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One killed in pursuit, crash near Belview

BELVIEW — A Redwood Falls man was killed in a crash as he was being pursued by law enforcement Saturday near Belview, the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office said. Francis Albert Rohlik, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle left the roadway and rolled near County Road 7 and 400th Street near Belview, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash. Around 7:19 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Rohlik’s vehicle on County Road 7 for traffic violations, the news release said. The Sheriff’s ...

A grand ending to Western Fest

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 ...

District Court Judge Zimmer dies

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 ...

‘Man versus beast’

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 ...

Elementary principal shares immigration story

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 ...

Peterson ‘left a mark’ on those around him

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 ...