April 2017

Bobby Vasquez drives the train for the Astros.

Porter company train a hit at Astros park

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 5:15pm admin

For the last 17 seasons, Bobby Vasquez has been the conductor of a replicated 19th-century steam locomotive that sits 90 feet above the playing field at the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park.

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Jim Fink (right) addresses the Lyon County board.

Fink makes ‘pitch’ for county funds for Veteran’s Park project

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 4:59pm admin

Jim Fink has waited over three years to see a proposed Veteran’s Memorial developed in Minneota.

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Gary Thooft has proposed the ATV Park with a grant from the Minnesota Trails Assistance Program.

ATV Park and trails are possible in Lyon County

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 4:56pm admin

The Lyon County Board Tuesday heard a proposal for an ATV Park with five and a half miles of trails near Russell.

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Economic development ‘extensive’ in Lyon County

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 4:51pm admin

“As a leader in industry, education and technology, Marshall enjoys a regional reputation for economic vitality,” said Cal Brink, director of the Economic Development Authority (EDA).

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District 8 partners with landowners to improve road conditions on Highway 67 west of Granite Falls

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 4:51pm admin

Local landowners Aaron and Traci Fagen have partnered with MnDOT District 8 to improve road conditions by agreeing to allow MnDOT to build an 8 foot tall structural snow fence.