Kids and adults lined the street in DeGraff Sunday for the annual Labor Day observance., Kids play on a merry-go-round in the DeGraff city park during Labor Day festivities Sunday.

DeGraff Celebrates Labor Day

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Pictured, top: Kids and adults lined the street in DeGraff Sunday for the annual Labor Day observance.   Pictured, bottom: Kids play on a merry-go-round in the DeGraff city park during Labor Day festivities Sunday.   For more local coverage like this, subscribe to the Swift County... + continue reading
Pictured are the medal winners for the BKMS team from the Morris meet -- Allie Mitteness (left), Brady Ascheman, Will Magaard, and JayEven McGee.

Ascheman, Mitteness lead Benson-KMS runners at Morris Area Invitational

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The Benson-KMS cross-country teams opened up the season last Tuesday at the Morris Area-CA Invitational at the Pomme de Terre Golf Course.  The Benson-KMS boys team finished fourth of 10 teams, while the girls team was ninth of nine teams. The meet had been scheduled for Monday, but was... + continue reading
Gracie Lenz returns a shot during a second singles’ win against MACCRAY last Tuesday afternoon in Benson.

Girls tennis team tops MACCRAY for sixth win

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The Benson-KMS girls tennis team improved to 6-1 overall with a 6-1 victory over MACCRAY in the conference opener last Tuesday in Benson. Olivia Hoffman and Hannah Andrews led a strong effort in doubles, while Sophia Curriel earned a 6-1, 6-0 win at first singles to give Benson-KMS another three... + continue reading
KMS junior quarterback Austin Deike (left) picks up some good yardage thanks to the blocks of his linemen, including Chris Moist (68). The Saints built a 20-0 halftime lead on the way to a 26-0 win in the opener.

KMS runs past Benson in opener, 26-0

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Saints rush for 376 yards and hold Braves to 48 total yards Dylan Rudningen ran for a 36-yard touchdown on the fifth play of scrimmage for the Saints, giving a glimpse of what was to happen over the next two hours of football during the season opener between KMS and Benson Friday night on... + continue reading
Kids and adults lined the street in DeGraff Sunday for the annual Labor Day observance., Kids play on a merry-go-round in the DeGraff city park during Labor Day festivities Sunday.
Pictured are the medal winners for the BKMS team from the Morris meet -- Allie Mitteness (left), Brady Ascheman, Will Magaard, and JayEven McGee.
Gracie Lenz returns a shot during a second singles’ win against MACCRAY last Tuesday afternoon in Benson.
KMS junior quarterback Austin Deike (left) picks up some good yardage thanks to the blocks of his linemen, including Chris Moist (68). The Saints built a 20-0 halftime lead on the way to a 26-0 win in the opener.

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