Carpenter one of two finalists for city admin. job
For the second time in three years, Jeff Carpenter is making a bid to become the city administrator in Tracy. Carpenter, the leader of the […]
Balaton sets pot ordinance, receives audit
Following the same path as many other cities in Lyon County, the Balaton City Council on Monday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance (2023-17) prohibiting the […]
Dispute over missing funds weighs on township directors
Controversy continues to swirl concerning missing Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) funds and the ouster of a handful of five Norman County townships from MAT. […]
Coming soon: Balaton’s new tower
The long-overdue water tower project in Balaton is on track for completion in late August. Sorry, residents, you’re going to have to wait until then […]
Busy Balaton family honored at Farmfest
On the final day of Farmfest last week, multiple ceremonies took place honoring extraordinary farmers and their families. Todd and Joan Miller, of Balaton, were […]
To honor & respect: A special tribute soon to arrive in Slayton
triotic touch at this year’s Murray County Fair in Slayton, one designed to quietly honor the more than 58,200 U.S. soldiers lost during the Vietnam […]
Bring them back & keep them here
Private Industry Council offers plan to Lyon County commissioners to address workforce shortage Retention and retainment. Call it what you want, that’s the name of […]
It’s fair time!
This week’s Lyon County Fair once again has something for everyone this year. You want music? You’re covered at this year’s fair with musical entertainment […]
Born to build
Soon-to-be fifth-grader Oliver Torkelson isn’t just a young student, he’s a business owner. The creative kid has been building things with his dad, Scott Torkelson, […]
102 and going strong
She’s never touched a cigarette and rarely ever drank alcohol, except a sip of wine every now and then or when she and her late […]