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Benson’s First Security Bank to be acquired

The purchase reinforces Citizens Alliance’s commitment to community banking and strengthens its presence and service

County losing attorney: Salary, ‘disrespect’ cited in resignation

"I deserve better, and Swift County deserves better,” she writes.

 

The problems with Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Minnesota’s paid leave program is moving forward.

Focus on Ag: Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst

FBA payments will be based on the 2025 planted acres of eligible crops, as reported to local Farm Service Agency (FSA

Stories that defined the year...top 2025 stories

Imagine if none of these stories would have been written.

$17,000 grant awarded to Benson schools

Benson High School has been awarded $17,000 grant to strengthen its Medical Careers Program. 

 

Benson has new DNR officer

With training complete, 12 new DNR conservation officers hit the field. 

 

Benson FFA competes in Region V Event

Benson FFA members competed in the Region V Leadership Development Event Day held November 17 at MACCRAY High School.

Contentious sheriff’s salary negotiations continue

Commissioners are facing two decisions regarding elected officials’ salaries.

Benson considers assessing property owners for projects

Are Benson property owners ready to be assessed $10,000 and $31,000, or more, for infrastructure 

Stung by that ‘26 property tax bill? Minnesota has a range of relief programs

Overall, property tax levies across Minnesota are expected to rise 8.7 percent for cities and 8.1 percent for countie

Preliminary Property Tax Levies for 2026 released

For 2026, preliminary property taxes statewide could increase by a maximum of $948.2 million over 2025, a 6.9% increa

Talking farmer mental health: The University of Minnesota answers questions

Income for Minnesota farmers continues to decline, an added challenge on top of unpredictable weather events, tariffs

Benson School District’s referendum proposal denied

By Reed Anfinson, Publisher

Monitor redesign is a commitment to the future of community news

The result is a ‘cleaner’ newspaper, designed to address the needs of the Swift County community....A free and financ

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