Skip to main content

Dairy expansion generates concern

Editor’s note: Riverview has large dairy facilities in Swift County, including Swenoda and its Dublin Dairy operation

Two arrested after standoff

At 9:15 Friday morning, the Swift County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call claiming two suspects were attempt

Snow emergency for Monday

Trust fund supports area housing efforts

Just over $1 million in county taxpayer and state grant funds have been put into the housing trust fund in recent yea

Couple loses everything, but saved by Benson Fire Department

Donations to help the two, who lost all of their possessions in the fire, can be made at First Security Bank in Benso

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday

Set clocks forward one hour.

Board of Water and Soil Resources accepting applications

Clean Water Legacy Partners Program open until May 19.

The Rural Blog Heather Close Univ. of Kentucky

A dying legacy

America’s aging farmers often don’t have a family member to take over the family farm.

Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP

The newly expanded SNAP work requirements and the elimination of several exemptions are a part of the “One Big Beauti

Commissioners set public hearing on rifle use ordinance

Unless the Swift County’s Board of Commissioners passes an ordinance to ban rifled use it will become legal for deer

Snow emergency for Benson Thursday

In polarized times some Democrats and Republicans find common ground

By Nora Hertel, MinnPost

Dicamba restrictions announced for growing season

Dicamba products are limited for sale to and use by certified applicators.

Family & Health

 The Family & Health page of the Swift County Monitor News includes several articles.

Beware of scammers during tax season

Below are a few common types of scams and what taxpayers can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Here are four big issues facing lawmakers

Editor’s note: Swift, Stevens and most of Pope County are represented by District 12A Rep.

Subscribe to News

Sign up for News Alerts

Subscribe to news updates