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Swift Falls dam considered for rock rapid update

Will the Swift Falls dam become a rock rapid in the not too distant future?

Meal program still needs funding help

As the Prairie Five Meals budget for home-delivered meals shrinks and the day when not everyone who needs one will be

County board approves strategic plan

As the Swift County Board of Commissioners crafts its 2027 budget, it faces multiple challenges in keeping property t

Swift County approves criminal background check policy

To comply with Minnesota state statutes, the Swift County Board of Commissioners at its Sept.

A witness to history, tragedy. Pastor Gary Mills was working in New York City Sept. 11, 2001

By Pastor Gary Mills

Naglers are the Farm Family of the Year

After graduating from South Dakota State University, Tim Nagler began farming in 2001.

Extension proposed for Appleton OHV park

At their Oct.

2026-27 school year starts
Homeowners may be paying for street improvement costs

For the first time in recent memory, if not the city’s history, the Benson City Council is proposing assessing proper

$40,000 in grants offered to help area

Approximately $40,000 in grants are available through the Benson Area Community Foundation, the Dr. R.

Drought conditions spreading in late August

Drought conditions are spreading and deepening in Minnesota, though it is hard to tell it from how green the corn and

BSSA powerline project taking next steps

Land agents are now reaching out to property owners along the approved route of the 345kV Western Minnesota Municipal

Partnership with PrimeWest provides needed healthcare

Affordable medical coverage is challenging even for those with good incomes.

Many questions remain on Appleton prison

If there was one theme to last Thursday’s meeting between local government officials, legislators, and law enforcemen

Sammy Kershaw cancels Swift County Fair performance / EXILE to perform
Transportation

Al Pagel
Transportation Director

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