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 ...
MARSHALL — One of the newest developments on the Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall will be a good one for drivers. Main Street is set to re-open in Marshall’s downtown today, representatives of R and G Construction said. Crews will start to remove some of the road closure ...
TRACY — Colorful quilts and garden blooms will soon be sharing the spotlight, at the annual Tracy Area Gardens and Quilts Tour. This year, the tour will include stops at gardens in the area around Lake Sarah, Lake Shetek and Currie. On July 8, visitors will be able to tour the gardens of ...
