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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
Fibrominn site

In recent weeks, the City of Benson has been negotiating with two parties interested in the same 16 acre parcel of la

Kid Day Court
Memorial Day Program

America’s fallen soldiers will be honored during a service at the Benson City Cemetery, Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Thi

Danvers slough WMA burned

It was impossible to miss the large clouds of billowing white and black smoke rising into the sky from the Danvers Sl

Filing for open office

Filings for most Minnesota public offices opened Tuesday, and runs through 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 2.

Another red flag warning

Over the weekend the forecast looked promising for area farmers, gardeners, and people wanting to see their lawns get

Discovery Kids Advisory Council put on hold

What is the purpose of the Discovery Kids Advisory Council? What is its role?

2026 BHS Graduation
Record Turkey Hunt Highlights Healing Mission of Minnesota Veterans Outdoors

For more than 20 years, the Camp Ripley turkey hunt has brought together the Minnesota State Chapter of the National

BHS Concert

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It’s Appleton’s turn in County ambulance purchase

Each year, the Swift County Board of Commissioners sets aside $40,000 to help the ambulance services that provide cri

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