GHENT — In the 2026 Minnesota state elections, the focus for Republicans will be on Greater Minnesota, speakers at a Lyon County Republicans event said this week. “Why Greater Minnesota? Because this is where the conservative votes are,” said Mike Amery, director of Greater Minnesota ...
MARSHALL — After weeks of discussion about the possibility of a double-digit levy increase in Lyon County in 2026, County commissioners approved a 9.9% preliminary levy increase on Tuesday. The 9.9% increase was higher than commissioners wanted. But commissioners said they planned to keep ...
MARSHALL — The past year in Marshall has been marked by some big projects – and ongoing challenges – in areas like retail and housing. As a tour bus headed down East College Drive on Wednesday morning, it was hard for Marshall Economic Development Authority Director Lauren Deutz to keep ...
MARSHALL — A former restaurant property in Marshall could possibly become the site of one of the first retail cannabis dispensaries in the city, Marshall city staff said Wednesday. During a Marshall Economic Development Authority tour, EDA Director Lauren Deutz said the new owners of the ...
MARSHALL — A former church building north of Marshall could have a new life as an event center. This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for an event center at the former Church of St. Clotilde in Green Valley. Lyon County Planning and Zoning Administrator John ...
MARSHALL — A Balaton man charged with criminal sexual conduct appeared in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday, court records said. A district court judge set deadlines for attorneys to file written arguments on issues discussed at the hearing. Ethan Lennen Nelson, 35, was charged with ...