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Benson lights the spark

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, the City of Benso

Stormy weather pounds area

Around 2 a.m., the storm moved through the area with winds gusting to 66 mph in the Benson area, Minnesota Public Rad

No home construction program for Benson High

It was hoped that Benson High School could bring back home construction as a program to train students in the trades

Water crisis cancels band festival

With chairs already lining the parade route for the Pioneerland Band Festival in Benson Friday morning as people rese

Pioneerland Band Parade cancelled

Due to the POWER OUTAGE + BOIL WATER ADVISORY in Benson, the parade has been cancelled. 

Hoffman, Reigstad seek sheriff’s job

Former Swift County Sheriff’s Deputy John Reigstad has filed for the four-year sheriff’s job, as has current Chief De

CEDA plays key role in economic development

Tweed promoted to vice president.

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Williams resigns from school board

With School Board Member Gary Williams’ resignation from the District 777 Board of Education at Monday night’s meetin

Celebration to honor veterans

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, to be celebrated July 4, its semiquincentennial, the Pioneerland Band Festival

Sale of K-9 approved

Former Swift County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Henriksen and his family will get to keep Red, the K-9 German shepherd tha

County agrees to sell K-9 Red to former deputy

4-H Extension Service reports successes

Each year, the University of Minnesota’s Extension Services program in Swift County gives the board of county commiss

Putting on a show
Former deputy can buy K-9, Red, for $5,000

With an offer of $5,000 made to buy Red, the K-9 German shepherd that has been now-former Swift County Sheriff’s Depu

Summer meals available

Benson Public Schools will be offering Weekly Summer Meal Pick Up for children ages 0 to 18 this summer.

Memorial Day Services
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