Opened in 2016, Twin Lakes Park is Lyon County's newest park; nestled between East Twin and West Twin lakes. From Florence, MN drive South on Minnesota Highway 23 to Lyon County Road 51 and Turn South for 2 miles. County Road 51 passes through Twin Lakes Park.

Notice to County Road Ditch Hay Users:

Lyon County applied the Dow AgroSciences herbicide Milestone to all county right-of-way in the fall of 2017 as a weed control measure.  There are certain label restrictions for use of Milestone-treated grass hay, specifically concerning manure spread on alfalfa or land to be planted with soybeans.  Please contact the Lyon County Highway Department or an agronomy professional for questions regarding label restrictions of this application. 

Dean Berg

Maintenance Superintendent

507-532-8213

Aaron VanMoer

County Engineer

507-532-8205

Additional Information

The soil residual activity of Milestone herbicide is what provides more than a few days’ worth of weed control. By contrast, 2,4-D controls some weeds that have emerged, but 2,4-D does little to control weed seedlings that emerge days later.

In the soil

The active ingredient aminopyralid in Milestone both broadens the spectrum of control and provides soil residual activity to control susceptible weeds that germinate for several weeks after spraying.

Over the season, the active ingredient breaks down and its soil residual activity dissipates. But enough may remain for the next two to three years to damage extremely sensitive crops if Milestone ends up in cropland.  Don’t plant a broadleaf crop until an adequately sensitive field bioassay shows the crop won’t be affected, Dow AgroSciences recommends.

In the plant

While the herbicide is still active in the soil, grasses may absorb and store the active ingredient, so it may be present in hay harvested from treated grass for up to 18 months after treatment. Treated grass hay should never be used, sold or given away for mulch or compost. Enough aminopyralid could leach from the hay to damage sensitive broadleaf plants. Likewise, don’t feed treated hay on land to be planted to sensitive crops.

Through the animal

When a grazing animal ingests treated grass or grass hay carrying aminopyralid residue, the residue passes through without harm to the animal. But the active ingredient may be present in the manure or urine for three days after consuming the treated forage. For that reason, manure from animals that have consumed grass or hay treated with aminopyralid should be used only on permanent grass

pasture. Don’t spread it on cropland or provide it to others for gardening purposes. Spread the manure on permanent pastures only.

Sealed Proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. on May 6, 2019 by E.J. Moberg, Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer, Lyon County Government Center, Marshall, Minnesota on behalf of the Board of Commissioners for the following:
2019 SEASONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Specifications may be examined at the office of the Public Works Director, 504 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall, MN.  All Proposals must be on forms furnished by the Public Works Director. Lyon County will be advertising all construction projects on the Lyon County website; www.lyonco.org.   The Specifications may be requested by calling the Lyon County Highway Department at 507-532-8205.  There is no charge.  Sealed bids should be mailed to E.J. Moberg, Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer, 607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN  56258 and should be clearly marked as a Proposal for 2019 Bituminous Materials.  Each Proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, or bid bond, payable to the Treasurer of Lyon County, for at least 5% of the amount of the Proposal.  The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Aaron VanMoer
Lyon County Highway Engineer Please post:     April 8, 2019

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Notice to Suppliers 2019 Bituminous Materials

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids/proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Lyon County Government Center, 607 West Main Street in Marshall, MN by E.J. Moberg, Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer on behalf of the Board of Commissioners for the projects listed below.  
SAP 042-607-028
Bridge Replacement
Major Quantities Comprising Approximately:
16x9 Precast Conc Box Culvert                     54.0    L.F.
16x9 Precast Conc Box Culvert End Section    2.0    Each
49” Span CS Pipe Arch Culvert                      60.0    L.F.
49” Span GS Pipe Arch Apron                       2.0    Each
Turf Establishment                                      0.6    Acre    Electronic versions of plans/proposals are available to view/download at https://egram.lyonco.org/.  Look under “Projects in Bidding”.*** Paper plans/proposals may be examined at the Lyon County Highway Department.*** Paper plans/proposals may be purchased from the Lyon County Highway Department for a fee of $50.00 plus $10 shipping.  Make checks payable to Lyon County Highway Department and send payment to Lyon County Highway Department, Attention: Plan Request, 504 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall, MN  56258.***.   ***ONLY REGISTERED PLAN HOLDERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BID ON PROJECTS (1) (1) In order to be a registered plan holder you must purchase a paper plan/proposal set OR sign in to the eGram website and download the appropriate bid documents. All Proposals must be on forms furnished by the Lyon County Engineer.  Sealed Bids should be mailed to E. J. Moberg, Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer, 607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN, 56258 and should be clearly marked as a sealed bid for SAP 042-607-028.  Bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bidder’s bond, payable to the Lyon County Treasurer, for at least 5% of the amount bid.   The Lyon County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof. Aaron VanMoer, P.E.
Lyon County Engineer
(507) 532-8205 Published on Lyon County website: April 15, 2019

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Notice To Contractors - SAP 42-607-028 etc

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The ResQZone is a recycling initiative to refurbish unwanted, usable computer equipment for use by low income County residents and non-profit organizations providing assistance to under-served Lyon County residents.

Lyon County collects useable computer equipment at the Lyon County HHW facility. Currently, the ResQZone collects FREE of charge the following equipment:

• Flat Screen Monitors in working condition
• Monitor stands
• Laptops supporting Windows 7 or newer
• Desktops supporting Windows 7 or newer
• All Macintosh equipment

We employ Department of Defense (DoD) data security protocol 5220.22 M to securely sanitize hard disk drive (HDD) data on each computer  received. We can provide upon request a certificate of destruction and transfer for each machine donated for refurbishing.

For more information please check out the information attached to this article, or call our office at (507) 532-8210.

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how it Works	49 kB
Donate Unwanted Computer Equipment	91 kB

Question: "Would you throw away your car if it still had value?"

Answer: "Of course not." Yet not everyone in Lyon County recycles, and RECYCLABLES HAVE VALUE!!! The Environmental Department coordinates residential "curbside" recycling, and provides use of recycling sheds/containers are for area residents. Commercial recycling is not provided by the County, however we encourage your business to recycle, and are glad to help.
In addition to curbside collections, disposal of special materials (mattresses, car seats, electronic waste, etc.) is available to businesses and resident alike. 

Lake Sarah in Murray County (MN) has what officials are describing as a 3-5 year old infestation of Zebra Mussels. Some believe they may have arrived on a dock that was purchased from an owner living on a laker infested with zebra mussels. Although this is speculation, this situation validates the need to Clean, Drain, & Dry ALL Boats, Docks, and Water Recreation Items.

Zebra Mussels were transported through ballasts of cargo ships through the great Lakes region, which then resulted in the transport from great lakes to nearby lakes and streams. As we see today they are still being transported by way of boats and other watercraft, docks, and waterfowl hunting equipment. These are all possible ways of transport and do not suggest that any one category is responsible.

Please PULL DRAIN PLUGS, and REMOVE ALL AQUATIC VEGETATION, when leaving and entering another water body.

Lyon County would like your feed back about our website. Participation in this survey is voluntary and the results will be used to help the county formulate a strategy as we move forward with this project.

Please fill out the survey located at: 

Lyon County Website Survey