Hedman and Petersons set to lead Benson boys

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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The Benson boys basketball team had a disappointing end to last year’s season, losing their last three games to finish 15-12 overall. It was the first winning season for the Benson boys basketball program since 2011-12 when the team finished 18-10. However, the Braves had hoped to... + continue reading

January Weather

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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Hoar frost has painted the landscape in the area a brilliant white on several days in the past week. It forms on cold clear nights when trees, bushes, metal objects, and other things become colder than the surrounding air. + continue reading

Highlights in sports from years gone by

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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With the start of the winter high school sports season delayed for another couple of weeks this winter, we’re bringing back the “Highlights from years gone by . . .” column through mid-January. We hope you enjoy reading about the BHS and KMS student-athletes from the past in... + continue reading

2020 saw a year of weather averages and extremes

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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By Reed Anfinson Publisher Swift County Monitor-News Going by the averages, 2020 was a very average year. However, a closer look reveals some extreme ups and downs as well memorable weather events. Back on Aug. 24 a severe thunderstorm struck the Benson area with straight-line winds... + continue reading

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