Balaton EDA

05/13/2026

FUNDS AVAILABLE! The EDA, City of Balaton, and the Beautify Balaton Committee (nuisance committee) have all been making progress on community efforts to clean up Balaton and keep our community looking great! There are funds available for clean up, demolition, etc. Please reach out for more details!

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03/06/2026

The lot at 130 Maple Street (where the home was demolished, across from the ball diamond) is up for sale! Asking $5,000 or best offer! Please inquire with Tara Onken 507-820-170 or any EDA board member for more info.

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05/23/2025

Looking for board members and an EDA Director! Take minutes, prepares agendas, facilitate various activities under direction of the board. Ask any board member or inquire here.

05/07/2025

MARSHALL — A proposal to convert a former nursing home in Balaton into apartments didn’t get the state funding developers were looking for, Lyon County commissioners learned this week. Developers will still be moving forward with the project — but in smaller pieces over time. “What you have ...

03/13/2025

LOOKING FOR EDA BOARD MEMBERS! If you're looking for a way to give back, looking for something new, and want to be part of something bigger - reach out! Message us on here or reach out to Tara at 507-820-1710 for an application! She can answer any questions you have! We meet once a month! The third Monday of each month.

03/05/2025

Congratulations to everyone!!!

03/03/2025

Big News for Balaton!! 🎉🎉
Lakeview Senior Housing is now sold to its proud new owners! MN Signature Care took over management and operations etc. in 2021 and have been great partners in the community ever since! They now own the property which is great for SO MANY reasons!!

Congratulations to Pallansch Prestige Properties, we are grateful for your investment and commitment to Balaton!
Thank you to Trent at First Independent Bank ands Matt, attorney for the City of Balaton in helping with all the details!

This transaction has been in the works for well over a year - so today, we celebrate!

Pictured L to R: Trent Hess, First Independent Bank, Matt and Natalie Pallansch, Matthew Gross, Quarnstrom & Doering, Tara Onken and Greg Erickson with Balaton EDA.

12/21/2024

We have an EDA Board opening. If you know of anyone interested, message us here or reach out to a board member! Or call/text Tara Onken at 507-820-1710 for more info or to request an application. We meet once a month! The third Monday of each month at 7 PM. Balaton MN Community Page

10/19/2024

The EDA is doing some research... IF something like this were to be built in Balaton at a similar price point, would you be interested? This home was built in Redwood Falls. Check out the pictures - its SUPER NICE! Let us know your thoughts!!

First completed new construction home in the Reflection P...