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2018 county levy set at $10.398 million

Swift County has raised its levy by 2 percent for 2018 to $10,398,870 – an increase of $203,899.

Dangerous wind chills dominate the week

With the National Weather Service issuing a Wind Chill Warning for Monday, parents were bundling their children up wi

School board seeks citizens for input on building projects

Advice would shape May levy referendum cost

Benson police settling into new headquarters

Benson’s Police Department is now operating out of its new headquarters at the corner of Hall Avenue and 22nd Street

Prior Lake’s Becca Kufrin is a top ‘Bachelor’ contestant

Her parents once lived, worked in Benson
 
By Maggie Stanwood
Prior Lake American

School could set levy referendum for May

Funds raised would go to facility improvements

SCBHS is projecting much stronger year in 2018

Swift County-Benson Health Services’ 2018 budget shows a projected loss of $148,000, which reflects a substantial imp

USDA agrees to back financing for Benson assisted living facility

United States Department of Agriculture financial backing for a Bremer Bank loan for Swift County-Benson Health Servi

Heartland staff cited after possible assault of girl who left facility

Editor’s note: The following story was written by Minnesota Public Radio’s Tim Nelson with comments by the Heartland

Safety, insurance concerns table OHV Park expansion

Appleton’s 330-acre Off-Highway Vehicle Park has proven popular with those who like four-wheeling, dirt bike racing,

County board approves second reading of buffer law

Additional changes likely to local buffer law
 

Threats cause evacuation at Benson High School during basketball game

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Worker dies in industrial accident at Benson Power

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Holiday concerts will fill the air with music

The 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade holiday band concerts are set for Monday, Dec.

Fair sees a record gate, but needs more funds for bathroom project

Swift County’s Fair has been improving every year as it becomes one of the premier county fairs in western Minnesota.

Swift County passes first reading of buffer ordinance

Swift County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a county proposed buffer ordinance at

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