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Superintendent finalists chosen

The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of 13 applicants based on criteria established by the school board, as w

Commissioners to start conversation and draft ordinance banning rifle use

Should rifles be allowed to hunt deer in Swift County? 

Benson history on display in museum

This 1948 International Harvester fire truck was sold by the Quinn’s dealership in Benson to the Benson Fire Departme

Minnesota corn growers disappointed by delay

By Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval
Minnesota Public Radio

View From A Prairie Home by Hege Herfindahl

Tracks in the Snow

Heidi Gunderson and Wonder If Im Lucky heat up Denver’s National Western

“It sure was fun,” said Gunderson, who hails from Murdock, Minnesota. “It was a great experience. I’m glad I did it.

Snow Week Coronation

Sophia Krusemark was crowned the Benson High School Snow Week queen during festivities Sunday evening at the Performi

BHS Snow Week

****UPDATE PER BHS ADMINISTRATION:

Cost shifts are hurting local budgets across Minnesota. What’s driving them?

By Brian Arola
MinnPost

Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance

By Sarah Boden 
and Drew Hawkins
KFF Health News,
Gulf States Newsroom

Klobuchar files paperwork to run for governor

Walz acknowledged speaking with Klobuchar a day before he dropped out of the race. Considered one of the most effecti

Appleton correctional facility under consideration for ICE detention center

Rumors, hints, and speculation continue concerning the potential opening of the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appl

Swift County names interim county attorney

The county board had few choices in how to proceed with filling Olson’s position.

Letters may no longer be postmarked by post office the day they’re mailed

The Rural Blog
Heather Close
Univ. of Kentucky

Community input needed as Benson Schools navigates budget decisions

That referendum did not pass...This is not the outcome the district or school board hoped for, but it is the reality

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