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Marshall Woman to Face December Plea Hearing for Alleged Financial Crimes
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🗞️ Marshall Woman to Face December Plea Hearing for Alleged Financial Crimes
🗞️ Free Mental Health Resources Now Available to Southwest Minnesota Residents
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Marshall Woman to Face December Plea Hearing for Alleged Financial Crimes
A Marshall woman, Rikki Kor, is set to appear for a plea hearing on December 10 in Lyon County District Court.
Kor, 49, faces multiple charges, including 20 counts of check forgery, 14 counts of financial card fraud, and two counts of theft by check. Allegations claim she embezzled significant funds while employed as an accountant at KHC Construction in 2023 and 2024.
Kor is accused of forging checks and misusing a company credit card for unauthorized purchases.
The Lyon County Attorney’s Office has signaled its intent to seek an aggravated sentence, citing the severity of the alleged crimes as a “major economic offense.”
This designation considers factors such as repeated incidents and substantial financial losses.
Court records also indicate that Kor was granted permission to visit her daughter in South Dakota before her plea hearing.
A request by her attorney to set the plea hearing was approved, with the court scheduling the date for December 12.
Free Mental Health Resources Now Available to Southwest Minnesota Residents
Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) has introduced CredibleMind, a free digital platform designed to provide mental health resources and support to residents in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, Murray, and Rock Counties.
This initiative follows a five-year community health assessment highlighting a significant demand for mental health services across the region.
CredibleMind offers a wide range of resources, including articles, videos, podcasts, and self-assessments.
Topics cover:
stress management
parenting
sleep improvement
and more…
all available in both English and Spanish.
In addition, the site connects users to local mental health and counseling services in the six-county area. Importantly, all resources are professionally reviewed to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Confidentiality is a key feature of the platform.
Users can explore the site anonymously, and aggregate data collected will only be used to help SWHHS improve future offerings. Individual user data is neither tracked nor shared.
The platform also aligns with SWHHS’s mission to make mental health resources accessible 24/7, particularly in rural areas where traditional services may be limited.
Public health teams have recognized CredibleMind’s success in other Minnesota counties, including Olmsted and Waseca, and anticipate similar benefits for southwest Minnesota.
To support the service, SWHHS has committed to an annual subscription cost of $13,000 for the first year, increasing to $21,000 for subsequent years.
Public Health Director Carol Biren emphasized the program’s value in addressing the growing prevalence of mental health concerns in the area.
Area residents are encouraged to visit swmn.crediblemind.com to explore the resources or create a free account.
Upcoming Area Events
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Tuesday, November 19th
U.S. Congresswoman Fischbach Staff Mobile Office Hours at the Marshall-Lyon County Library from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, November 20th
Wine Tasting Event presented by Tall Grass Liquor and Paustis Wine Company at Tall Grass Liquor in Marshall from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday, November 21st
Take Care To Give Care Event at Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Marshall at 1:30 PM
In observance of National Caregivers Month, community members are invited to take an afternoon break to hear two motivational messages
For questions reach out to Rebekah Reynolds: [email protected]
Make & Take Spruce Workshop at Greenwood Nursery in Marshall at 5:30 PM
Thursday, November 21st - Saturday, November 23rd
Holiday Book Sale at the Marshall-Lyon County Library
Times for this sale will be announced closer to the event.
Quiz Bang! Trivia Night at Bluenose Gopher Public House in Granite Falls from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday, November 22nd
Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care’s A Light to Remember events
Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Cottonwood at 4:30 PM
Memorial Park in Marshall at 6:00 PM
Christmas, Cocktails & Chacuterie Event at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
2024 Hill Street Place Holiday Bazar at Hill Street Place in Marshall from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 23rd
Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care’s A Light to Remember events
Legion Lion Park in Balaton at 4:30 PM
Veteran’s Memorial Park in Tracy at 6:00 PM
The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The trees and museum will stay decorated through December 31.
Holiday Kick Off in Granite Falls from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in downtown Granite Falls
Healthy Living Expo at SMSU from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Taste and See Extravaganza Craft Fair at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Christmas Morning With Laura at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, November 24th
Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care’s A Light to Remember events
Memorial Park in Minneota at 4:30 PM
Thursday, November 28th
Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal at Grace Life Church in Marshall from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thanksgiving Buffet at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Minneota annual community Thanksgiving meal at Bethel Fellowship Church starting at noon
Friday, November 29th
Light Up The Night Kick Off at Independence Park in Marshall at 6:00 PM
Light Up The Night takes place at Independence Park in Marshall from 5:00 - 9:00 PM every night. Starting November 29 through January 1st. Enjoy this beautiful Winter Wonderland!
Saturday, November 30th
Downtown Marshall Holiday Season Kickoff in Marshall starting at 8:00 AM
Cookies with Santa in Montevideo from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Decorate Cookies, StoryTime with Santa, and a Kid-Friendly Craft.
Free Admission
SJ Miller Arts Paint Party at Pelican Cover at Lake Shetek
Create a winter themed canvas with step-by-step instructions
For adults and young artists (ages 12+)
All materials provided, registration required
Cost: $25 - register here
Pictures with Santa and the Parade of Lights at Greenwood Nursery in Tracy at 11: 00 AM
Santa, Mrs. Clause & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Iverson Tree Farm in Belview from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MAFAC Holiday Open House in Downtown Marshall from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Prize drawings, goodies, cider, liver piano, books, art, crafts and more
Sunday, December 1st
Santa Day / Christmas in the Park in Wood Lake starting at 3:00 PM
Free meal at 4:00 PM
Christmas Carols Sing Along
Hay Rides
Tree Lighting
Campfire at Freedom Park
Tuesday, December 3rd
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra presents Holiday Cheer at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 4th (first Wednesday of every month)
Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall
Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available
For questions contact Jamie Lanners (507) 828-8891
Thursday, December 5th
SMSU Glee Club and Alta Voce present Ethereal Echoes at First Lutheran Church in Marshall at 7:30 PM
The concert is free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 7th
Christmas in the Village in Montevideo from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Vendors, Crafters, Bake Sale, Candy Sale, Gift Shop, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Santa and so much more…
Admission: adults - $8, Kids 5+ $5, kids 4 and under are free
SMSU Holiday Revels at the Schwans Community Center For The Performing Arts in Marshall starting at 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 8th
Get your tickets now at the Marshall Lyon County Museum for $20
Saturday, December 14th
Holiday Fun Day at the Museum at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be at the museum that day from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Skate with Santa at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall starting at 12:00 PM
Santa’s Workshop (Craft & Vendor Show) at the Minneota Legion from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday, December 13th - Sunday, December 15th
Prairie Dance Alliance presents: The Nutcracker
At the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, Marshall Senior High School
Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 PM
Sunday, December 15th
Santa Day and Bingo in Echo Community Center
Meal begins at 11:30 AM
Santa arrives at 1:30 PM
St. Mary’s Pie Event
Purchase or gift a Tracy St. Mary's Pie's for Thanksgiving!
9" unbaked, frozen pies at $12.00 each (Flavors: Apple, Carmel Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Pumpkin, Rhubarb Custard & Strawberry Rhubarb)
9” baked, then frozen Pecan pie is $14.00.
Call 507 629-3252 to order by November 22.
Gift cards are available. St. Mary's Pies are sold all year around.
Holiday Cheer Baskets by Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network
Do you know a caregiver that could use some Holiday cheer? If you know someone caring for someone else with dementia send them a holiday cheer basket this year.
For questions, email [email protected]
The Colors of Winter: Holiday House Decorating Contest
Join Marshall Festivals for their Colors of Winter ❄️ Holiday House Light Competition in Marshall to raise funds for Light Up the Night & Heart to Heart this holiday Season.
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