Benson volleyball drops to 2-5 after tough week

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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The Benson volleyball team had a tough week last week, going 1-4 overall, as the team continues to adjust to life without one of its top players, Mariah Ahrndt, who was injured during the team’s second match at Melrose Area. The Braves fell to Sauk Centre and BOLD by 3-0 scores last... + continue reading

Late rally falls short again as Braves fall to Long Prairie-GE, 28-20

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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The Benson football team dropped its second-straight 28-20 decision to open up the 2019 football season. The Braves played at Long Prairie-GE, Friday, and just like its first game against Morris Area-CA, Benson fell behind early, battled back within range, but then fell short with the 28-20... + continue reading

Girls tennis team loses pair of 5-2 decisions

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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The Benson-KMS girls tennis team lost two 5-2 decisions last week in conference play. The Fighting Braves fell 5-2 at home against Montevideo last Tuesday, and also lost 5-2 at Lac qui Parle-DB, Thursday. Benson-KMS fell to 5-5 overall and 1-2 in the WCC with the two losses. This week... + continue reading

SCBHS board signs letter of intent with Carris Health

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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By Reed Anfinson Publisher Swift County Monitor-News Development of an affiliation agreement that would see Carris Health based in Willmar take over management of Swift County-Benson Health Services will move forward. At a meeting Sept. 3, the SCBHS Governing Board unanimously voted to... + continue reading

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