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Wild rides and rock 'n' roll

The first night of the PRCA Rodeo delivered plenty of action at the Lyon County Fair. Tuesday's action drew competitors from across the U.S. Meanwhile,music continued to fill the fairgrounds as the Twin Cities rock band Self-Titled entertined music lovers under the Hoop Barn. Fair action ...

Lyon County Fair Day 2

The PRCA Rodeo was the big high light on day two of the 2026 Lyon County Fair on Thursday evening. But the rock band Self-Titled from the Twin Cities made some noise of their own under the Hoops Barn. The carnival rides and food trucks also kept fair goers happy. Meanwhile, there was plenty of ...

Ralco Enrichment Center educates fairgoers

MARSHALL - At every Lyon County Fair, the Ralco Enrichment Center introduces people of all ages to a wide variety of farm animals. Located on the southwest corner of the fairgrounds near Hoop Barn, the Enrichment Center involves the sponsorship of the Ralco feed company and a group of ...

Electric work, parking restrictions start Tuesday near Bruce Street

MARSHALL — Electrical work near the corner of East College Drive and Bruce Street will mean some parking restrictions in the Avera Marshall parking lot next week. Spokespeople for R and G Construction announced Friday that the work around the parking lot will start Tuesday. Drivers are being asked to watch for workers in the boulevards on Bruce Street and Charles Avenue. There will also be no parking in the east row of the Avera parking lot near the corner of Bruce Street and College Drive. The construction that starts Tuesday will involve underground electrical work for a new ...

Finishing touches for fair animals

MARSHALL — It takes a lot of work to get livestock ready for the county fair – and part of that work is making sure the animals look their best for the show arena. On Thursday morning there was plenty of bustle around the 4-H barns at the Lyon County Fair, as area youth washed, ...

'He always has a place here'

MARSHALL — Whether he was helping out at the 4-H barns or working with the annual ribbon auction, Patrick Remiger was always busy around the Lyon County Fair. On Friday, 4-H members and leaders said his presence wouldn’t be forgotten. “We want to honor him, and make sure he always has a ...