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Marshall Woman Admits to Stealing Over $95K from Employer
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🗞️ Marshall Woman Admits to Stealing Over $95K from Employer
🗞️ RAGBRAI Sees Two Rider Deaths as Route Enters Minnesota
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Marshall Woman Admits to Stealing Over $95K from Employer
A Marshall woman accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a local business has entered a guilty plea, canceling her upcoming jury trial.
Rikki Lee Kor, 50, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lyon County District Court to five counts of check forgery and one count of financial transaction card fraud. The charges stem from an investigation into her actions while employed as an accountant at KHC Construction during 2023 and 2024.
According to the criminal complaint, Kor illegally issued checks to herself and made unauthorized purchases using a company credit card. These purchases included more than 20 gift card transactions. In total, she was alleged to have stolen more than $95,000 from the company.
Following her plea, the court ordered a pre-sentencing investigation and scheduled her sentencing hearing for October 14. A jury trial originally set for next week has been removed from the court calendar.
RAGBRAI Sees Two Rider Deaths as Route Enters Minnesota
Tragedy has struck the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) as two participants died during the multi-day cycling event this week.
On Tuesday morning, a rider collapsed while on the route through Estherville, Iowa. Emergency crews arrived around 7 a.m. and transported the individual to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The body was sent to the state medical examiner’s office for further investigation into the cause of death.
The first fatal incident occurred Monday just outside Jackson, Minnesota. Authorities identified the cyclist as 54-year-old Kelly Paul of Texas. Paul collapsed on a county road near Highway 86 shortly after 8 a.m. Fellow cyclists with medical training provided immediate aid before emergency personnel transported him to Spirit Lake Regional Hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
This year marks a milestone for RAGBRAI, as the annual ride entered Minnesota for the first time in its 52-year history. The event, which draws thousands of cyclists from across the country, continues despite the solemn news, with organizers extending support to the families and fellow riders.
Upcoming Area Events
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Friday, July 25th
Par 3 Golf Scramble Fundraiser in Cottonwood
Tuesday, July 29th
Fauxtoshop at the Marshall-Lyon County Library at 6:30 PM
Southwest Minnesota State University Professor Alma Hale presents a series of art created from photographs from his sabbatical travels to Japan and Korea in 2024.
Saturday, July 26th - Sunday, July 27th
The Society for the Preservation of Minneota's Heritage (SPMH) is sponsoring a special weekend to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Icelandic settlement in our area
Monday, August 4th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday, August 6th
Intentional Leader Summit at Grace Life Church in Marshall
Poetry Bus in the evening in Granite Falls (time to be determined)
Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Adult Community Center in Marshall from 10 - 11:30 AM
Saturday, August 9th
The Poetry Bus at the Marshall-Lyon County Library at 1 PM
Stop by The Poetry Bus for poetry readings & on-demand poems! Featuring the talents of Athena Kildegaard, Michale Kleber-Diggs, Su Love, & Sara Dovre Wudali.
Monday, August 11th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Saturday, August 16th
Squid Fest in Granite Falls
Todd wants to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Park so we’re moving the party there from 11-4.
The party continues downtown with live music at 6 PM. For more details check out the website!
Senior Citizen’s Day at the Lyon County Fair in Marshall
Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th
Victory at Sea at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls starting at 1pm
Monday, August 18th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday, August 21st
Relay for Life of Lyon County Downtown Marshall starting at 5 PM till dusk
Saturday, August 23rd
Sounds of Summer in Marshall starting at 4 PM
Monday, August 25th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday, September 3
Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Adult Community Center in Marshall from 10 - 11:30 AM
Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st
Tall Cop Says Stop Event - September 30, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Pipestone Performing Arts Center in Pipestone
Tall Cop Says Stop Event - October 1, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Marshall High School Theater in Marshall
RSVP by contacting Jennifer Nelson at [email protected] or 507-532-1243
Special Community Events
Dementia Caregiver Support Group, first Wednesday of every month, 10 - 11:30 AM at the Adult Community Center in Marshall
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space in Marshall
501 W Lyon St Marshall MN
There will be 13 sessions on Mondays beginning August 4, 2025
6:30pm-8pm (no session Sept 1)
Register at griefshare.org or call Pat 507-829-0240
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