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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NHL Player Jason Demers Punches Linesman Square in the Face [VIDEO]
The NHL certainly hasn't lost its fight: San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers was trying to punch Dallas Stars center Steve Ott when linesmen Brian Mach jumped between the two of them in an attempt to break up the fight.
For doing his job, the official got a knuckle sandwich right in the jaw. The incident took place on Saturday, and so far the NHL has declined to take action against Demers for
Intern Justin: Gophers Lose, Again
Intern Justin says the Gophers held great promise at the beginning of the season. Now they're the laughing stock of the Big 10. Bye-bye Big Dance -- hello NIT.
Introducing Our Brand-New Commenting System
Today, we're excited to introduce our new commenting system, powered by Facebook. Starting right now, you can comment on and "like" our posts right on the site using your Facebook login, and share them instantly with your friends on Facebook, too. You'll also be able to post when logged into a Yahoo account (and even more ways to comment coming soon).
Admit It – Our Teams Suck, Minnesota!
This is a tough time to be a Minnesota sports fan.
I am not a native Minnesotan, but I am a sports fanatic, and have been here long enough to consider myself a fan of all our local teams. I moved here from a town (San Diego, CA) that has NEVER won a major sports championship of any kind - so one thing I can quickly recognize, is sports futility!
Over 500 Residents Plunge Into Freezing Water For Special Olympics
The conditions were less than balmy, but the 2011 St. Cloud Polar Plunge was a huge success. Over 500 plungers raised more than $70,000 for the Special Olympics of Minnesota.
Rookie Trevor Bayne Wins Daytona
Take a rookie driver, put him in arguably the most celebrated race of the NASCAR season and give him the checkered flag in a dramatic "anyone's race" finish and you have Trevor Bayne. For his part, the 20-year-old Baynes says his victory still hasn't sunk in...
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 Twins Bring Winter Caravan to St. Cloud
The Minnesota Twins brought their Winter Caravan to St. Cloud's Historic Paramount Theatre on January 26th, 2011. Representing the Twins were Twins President Dave St. Peter, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony, former Twin Jack Morris, prospects Kyle Gibson and Joe Benson and broadcaster Kris Atteberry...
Twins Winter Caravan Makes a Stop in St. Cloud [VIDEO]
The Twins Winter Caravan cruised into St. Cloud last night. Over 400 people packed the Paramount Theater to rub elbows with Twins President Dave St. Peter, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony, former Twin Jack Morris, prospects Kyle Gibson and Joe Benson and broadcaster Kris Atteberry...
Another Snowstorm’s Coming
Here we go again. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which is in effect from Monday morning through early Tuesday morning.