Jared Knutson (top) and Richard Jones wrestle during a recent match in Benson. The Braves and Saints are set to open up the Section 5A Tourney this week. Benson is set to host the “Final Four”, Friday at 5 p.m.

Braves place third in WCC and earn third in upcoming Section 5A Tournament

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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The Benson wrestling team went 2-2 to close out the final week of the regular season.  The Braves opened up last week’s action with a third-place finish at the WCC Team Tournament, beating United (39-32) and Morris Area (84-0), while also losing to eventual champion ACGC (54-15).... + continue reading
Mariah Ahrndt, shown performing on the vault, scored 36.25 in the all-around to place first last week during a meet against NLS.

Ahrndt second in all-around at WCC Meet

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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The Benson-KMS gymnastics team scored above 130 points for the third and fourth-straight times last week.  The gymnasts lost a close meet with NLS last Monday night in Benson, 135.25-132.325 to end the regular season with a 4-3 overall record. The Fighting Braves also competed at the WCC... + continue reading
Cole Hedman (20) races downcourt while being guarded by a Lakeview player during the Braves’ victory over the Lakers last week in Benson.

Goossen and Enderson lead Benson boys to 63-54 win over Lakeview

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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The Benson boys basketball team earned its fifth win of the season with a 63-54 victory over Lakeview last Monday night in Benson.  The Braves had two games later in the week, losing at Melrose last Tuesday night, 64-45, and also losing at Minnewaska Area, Friday, 67-44. The Braves, who... + continue reading
It is rare that the U.S. Postal Service doesn’t deliver the mail, but with wind chills expected to be 50 to 60 below last Wednesday delivery was suspended. Postal carriers were back out Thursday despite wind chills still in the teens to 20s below zero.

Polar Vortex brings record temps as lows fall to -35

Friday, February 8, 2019
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Last week’s record cold left its mark not just on Minnesota, but the nation as it spread subzero temperatures to 22 states. Twenty-one deaths are attributed to the cold including two college students; hundreds of schools were closed as well as businesses; and mail delivery was suspended in 10... + continue reading
Jared Knutson (top) and Richard Jones wrestle during a recent match in Benson. The Braves and Saints are set to open up the Section 5A Tourney this week. Benson is set to host the “Final Four”, Friday at 5 p.m.
Mariah Ahrndt, shown performing on the vault, scored 36.25 in the all-around to place first last week during a meet against NLS.
Cole Hedman (20) races downcourt while being guarded by a Lakeview player during the Braves’ victory over the Lakers last week in Benson.
It is rare that the U.S. Postal Service doesn’t deliver the mail, but with wind chills expected to be 50 to 60 below last Wednesday delivery was suspended. Postal carriers were back out Thursday despite wind chills still in the teens to 20s below zero.

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