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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Tanya Tucker Wows Whitney Park Crowds as Part of Granite City Days [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Country legend Tanya Tucker can add Whitney Park in St. Cloud to her long list of performance venues. Tucker was this year's featured entertainer at the Liberty Block Party, part of Granite City Days.
radioPup Mobile App Now Available for Android
radioPup, the only mobile app that lets you to listen to 98 Country - 98.1 FM, is now available for Android users! Starting now, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can listen to 98 Country anytime, anywhere, for free.
Best Places to Take Mom on Mother’s Day in St. Cloud — Our Top Picks
Mom's been pretty good to you over the years. So show a little gratitude and have some fun on Mother's Day this year. Here are some suggestions.
98 Country Offers Free Mobile App to Listen to Station Anywhere
Great news, 98 Country fans --- there’s a revolution happening in radio and you're a part of it. No longer do you need a radio to listen to the radio. With our brand new radioPup app you can listen to 98 Country all day, anytime, anywhere, for free --- directly on your smart phone.
Was Lauren’s Sara Evans Cover Enough to Keep Her on Idol?
Lauren Alaina belted out Sara Evans' "Born to Fly" last night on American Idol. Not bad, but I was expecting more. We'll find out tonight if she'll move on in the finals.
Will Scotty McCreery Survive Idol Vote?
Scotty McCreery has a future in country music, but does he have a future after tonight's reveal on American Idol? He's got a great voice, but the judges think he's playing it safe. Is he? Should he move on to the top 6 finalists?
The Five Best Kenny Chesney Covers on YouTube [VIDEO]
Kenny Chesney's accomplishments as a performer are second to none — as evidenced by his current "Goin' Coastal" tour, and the dazzling live sets documented in his new concert film, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D. But Chesney's no slouch when it comes to songwriting, either — in fact, we think Chesney's live show wouldn't be anything without his powerhouse new-country songwriting as its fou
Deadly Tornado Strikes St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids – On This Date In Central Minnesota History
ST. CLOUD/SAUK RAPIDS - April 14th, 1886 – Stearns and Benton Counties hit by what is called the deadliest tornado in history of the state.
One of the most destructive tornados to ever hit Minnesota occurred on April 14, 1886 in the St...
Win a Trip to See Kenny Chesney — Plus, His Top 5 Music Videos
This month, we're giving you the chance to fly to Green Bay to see Kenny Chesney and hang backstage with the country star.
Visit our contest page on Facebook and you can win a flight for two to Green Bay, tickets to Chesney's Goin' Coastal tour stop at Lambeau Field on June 11, 2011, and a backstage pass to meet the country star.
We're so excited, we assembled these five Kenny Chesney videos, whi
St. Cloud Elects Its First Woman To City Council – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
April 9, 1924 – Myra Dragoo became the first woman elected to the St. Cloud City Council.
St. Cloud Native Gig Young Won An Oscar – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’ [VIDEO]
April 7th, 1970 – St. Cloud native Byron Barr (aka: Gig Young) won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 28th, 1870
On this date in "Central Minnesota History" abolitionist and women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton visited St. Cloud. Learn all about her stop here.