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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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.
This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 27th, 1936
March 27th, 1936 – Stearns County Historical Society organized. For seventy-five years the Stearns History Museum has been shaping (and re-shaping) itself in order to serve and supply local residents with tangible displays of our local histories.
This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 20th, 1962 [VIDEO]
On today's This Date In Central Minnesota History, we feature St. Cloud native Stephen Sommers. He was born on this date, and went on to become a top Hollywood filmmaker.
This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 11th, 1858
On this date in 1858 the City of Sauk Rapids was incorporated. Thanks to the Stearns History Museum for helping us with our "This Date In Central Minnesota History" series.
This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 10th, 1984 [VIDEO]
It was on this date in 1984 that actress -- and St. Cloud native -- June Marlowe died. The former Gisela Goetten captured the hearts of the world as a Hollywood film star in the 1920s.