Dixie Thurston News Today

James D. Larson Sr., age 79, of Pequot Lakes passed away on April 24, 2023 at his home. Jim was born February 11, 1944 in Minneapolis to parents, Leroy and Dorothy (Minor) Larson. Jim lived his early years in Sauk Rapids, MN where he had many fond childhood memories. The family moved to Prior Lake where he attended high school and was very accomplished in both football and basketball. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Dixie Thurston, shortly after graduation in May 1963. He worked as a cem...