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County moves ahead with rifle ban

With a 3-2 vote, the Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading of an ordinance to ban the us

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

Celebrating Irish Heritage

The McNellis Clan braved the cool weather and wasn’t scared off by the forecast of an approaching blizzard.

Benson high school speakers shine in two meets

Benson traveled to Redwood Falls Feb.

‘Music From Stage & Screen’ Northside Elementary students perform March Concert

Northside Elementary’s first through third grades performed their “Music From State & Screen” concert at the Bens

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

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday

Area Irish clans and those who enjoy celebrating with the Irish, will gather for the annual Patrick’s Bar & Grill

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday

Set clocks forward one hour.

City seeks Public Facility Authority financing

Benson looks for ways to lower 12th Street and McKinney Avenue infrastructure project costs.

City approves first construction grant

A single-family house or townhouse could receive a 5% rebate on market value.

City to sell or burn house

The City of Benson will first attempt to sell this house at the east end of its property and if the price comes in to

Local 49 donates to school

February 10, Pothen and Business Agent Junior Geislinger dropped off 13 computers, 30 monitors, accessories and a Sur

Fire crews rescue two from burning house

Two residents of a home at 201 9th Street South whose home was on fire escaped through a second story window Sunday n

Board of Water and Soil Resources accepting applications

Clean Water Legacy Partners Program open until May 19.

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