Tim Lyon is Townsquare Media St. Cloud's Digital Managing Editor and has worked in local media for over 40 years. In the past, he worked as a reporter and anchor for local news, sports and farm information. He was also a disc jockey and trivia host. In 2010, he served in a leadership role as the Headquarters Director for the Great Minnesota Air Show. Currently, he works with Townsquare's St. Cloud, Minnesota brands of radio stations, digital platforms and ecommerce sites. He lives in St. Cloud, in the middle of Minnesota -- but with roots to his hometown of International Falls, Minnesota along the Canadian border.
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Girl Scout Cookie Onslaught Begins [AUDIO]
Get ready -- Girl Scout cookies go on sale tomorrow -- and this year, you don't have to wait to get those little boxes of heaven!
Hundreds Sample Soup and Chili Entries in Cold Spring
Hundreds of Central Minnesotans sampled 40 different soups and chilis in the 2011 Cold Spring Jaycees' Soup & Chili Bowl at the Cold Spring Brewery Distribution Center. Who won? Find out after the jump.
Minnesota Congressional Delegation Unites in Harmony Over…Hot Dish?
There's nothing better than a Minnesota potluck on a cold winter's day. And so it was in our nation's capitol as Minnesota's Congressional delegation took off the gloves -- and replaced them with oven mitts -- in a contest worthy of their Minnesota heritage.
Jim Carrey Parodies Black Swan on SNL [VIDEO]
The first Saturday Night Live episode of the new year aired over the weekend, with host Jim Carrey kicking up the comedy in an otherwise uneven season. Carrey, a sketch comedy vet from his In Living Color days, brought the funny to a parody of acclaimed Natalie Portman film Black Swan with ludicrous dancing that took the melodramatic Oscar contender down a few "barres."
City Hall Squatters?
St. Cloud City Hall re-opened this morning after police evacuated, locked-down and searched the building yesterday.
They were looking for squatters — one or two people living in the building’s ductwork.
They didn’t find anyone. But they’re looking at whether squatters may have been linked to recent burglaries at City Hall...
St. Cloud Man Wins $1-Million Lottery Raffle
A St. Cloud man's become the area's newest millionaire. Thanks to the Minnesota State Lottery and a $10 raffle ticket.
$1-Million Tickets Sold In Stearns, Hennepin Counties
Stearns County may have a new millionaire. The Minnesota State Lottery says the two $1 million winning raffle tickets drawn Saturday night were sold in Stearns and Hennepin counties.
Lake George Ice Skating Begins
The ice on Lake George is frozen solid, and folks are lacing up their skates. Reporter Abby Faulkner stopped by to see the sights.
YouTube-IceSkatingonLakeGeorgeBegins.
St. Cloud Street Department Ready For Snow
St. Cloud snowplows will be out in full force this evening as the snow continues to pile up on city streets.
Pile-up Causes Traffic Re-Route On I-94
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near St. Joseph this afternoon has traffic backed up. The State Patrol says several vehicles including at least one semi are involved.
Go Skiing On The Quarry Park Trail
With winter in full swing, Mix 94.9's Abby Faulkner caught up with Stearns County Park Director Chuck Wocken at Quarry Park for a little cross-country skiing.
YouTube - Quarry Park Nature Preserve Ski Trip.
AAA Estimates A 3% Jump In Holiday Travel
AAA estimates more people will be traveling this holiday season than the past few years. Despite higher gas prices, about 3% more of us will be heading to grandmother's house for the holidays.