Drug Task Force Busts Large-Scale Narcotics Operation in Balaton

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🗞️ Drug Task Force Busts Large-Scale Narcotics Operation in Balaton

🗞️ Lyon County Braces for 5.7% Tax Levy Increase in 2025

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Drug Task Force Busts Large-Scale Narcotics Operation in Balaton

On September 2, 2024, a routine traffic stop in Balaton took a serious turn when the Brown Lyon Redwood Renville Drug Task Force, working with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, uncovered a substantial amount of illegal drugs and cash.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman from Balaton.

During the search, authorities discovered over 70 grams of methamphetamine, about 2 grams of cocaine, more than 2 pounds of marijuana, a variety of prescription pills, and over $14,000 in cash, all of which were found packaged in a way that suggested they were intended for distribution.

The case is now in the hands of the Lyon County Attorney’s Office, where the suspect faces possible charges for first-degree sales and possession of controlled substances.

Lyon County Braces for 5.7% Tax Levy Increase in 2025

Lyon County might see a bigger jump in its 2025 tax levy than usual. County Administrator Loren Stomberg shared a budget proposal with county commissioners, pointing to a possible 5.7% increase from 2024, which would add more than $922,000 to the levy.

This is a noticeable rise compared to the typical 1% to 2% increases seen in recent years.

The county is grappling with rising costs for health and property insurance, lower interest rates, and changes in county aid funding, all contributing to the need for a higher levy.

There are some potential bright spots, like the possibility of paying off bonds for the Government Center early, which could free up some financial resources.

While commissioners are open to starting discussions with the proposed 5.7% increase, they’re also looking for ways to trim it down before finalizing the levy later this year.

Upcoming Area Events

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Thursday, September 5

• Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 484 Craig Avenue on HWY 14 in Tracy from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, September 6

• U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach at the Lyon County Republican headquarters in Marshall at 11 AM

• Secretary of State Steve Simon at Bluenose Gopher Public House on Prentice Street at 3 PM

Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

• Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

Monday, September 9th

• Lyon County Republicans Fall Banquet with Guest Speaker Liz Collin at the SMSU Conference Center starting at 5:30 PM - for more information visit the Lyon County Republican Facebook Group

• Marshall Public Schools Retired Teachers/Staff Lunch at the Marshall Golf Club at 11:00 AM

• Complementary tour of Southview Elementary at 601 E Southview Drive at 10:20 AM

  • Please RSVP to Vicki Lamprecht: [email protected]

Fridays in September and October, starting Sept. 6th - October 18

• Stepping On Classes at 9:00 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall (Free, donations accepted)

  • reduce your risk of falls, and learn techniques for maintaining an active and fulfilling live

• Registration will be on Friday, August 30th at 9:00 AM

• For more information of pre-registration contact Jane Como at (507) 532-1326

Thursday, September 12th

• Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 344 West Main Street in Cottonwood from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, September 13th

• Car Cinema: Road Less Traveled at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Thursday, September 12th - Monday, September 16th

• The Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project in Granite Falls

  • September 12-14 from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • September 15 and 16 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • For more information visit: https://drkathleenjordanproject.org/event-information/

Saturday, September 14th

• Squidfest in Granite Falls from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • 10:00 AM: 5k run/ walk

  • 10:30 AM: Kids Disc Golf at Rice Park

  • 12:00 PM: Registration for Steve Virnig Memorial Dis Golf Tournament- Tournament begins at 12:30 PM

  • 12:00 PM: Tricia and the Toonies ENVIROShow at Plaza on Prentice Street

  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Todd’s Garage opens, free art & educational activities, live music performances, circus art performance

  • 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Live music performance by the Squid City Slingers in the City Parking Lot

  • 4:00 - 8:00 PM: Rib Fest at the American Legion

  • All day: Vendors & food trucks

Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

• Picker’s Paradise Fall Show at the Red Baron Arena & Expo in Marshall

  • Saturday hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sunday hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, September 19th

• Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

• Prairie Jam at Schwan Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Opening Act: Blake Schmitz

  • Main Act: Lauren Alaina

    • Get your tickets here

• Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at the Minneota Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 21st

• Fall Craft & Vendor Show at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Oktoberfest of Marshall, MN at the 4-H Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds starting at noon until 11:00 PM

  • Admission charge $10

  • Join the Oktoberfest for an afternoon of spirits, food, fun, games and dancing

  • For more information visit their event page on Facebook.

• SJ Miller Arts Paint Part at the the Tracy Public Library from 10:00 AM - noon

  • Register at https://www.sjmillerarts.com/events

  • All materials are provided

  • Cost: $25 per person

Saturdays and Sundays starting September 21st - October 26th

• Iverson Tree Farm 6th Annual Fall Festival

  • MEA Friday, October 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Sundays from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, September 26th

• Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at Knudson-Bosley Park (HWY 14) from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 28th

• Arts & Living History Festival at Memorial Park downtown Marshall from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesdays in September

• Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October

• Marshall Farmers Market, Parking Lot between YMCA and Schawn’s, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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