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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New Laundromat Could Benefit Community

Benson could use a nice, clean, totally functional laundromat.

Easter Egg Hunt

Benson’s annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the First Evangelical Free Church has been scheduled for Saturday, April

Pioneerland dates changed to Fridays

Preparations are underway for the annual Pioneerland Band Festival scheduled for Friday, June 12. 

 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONTEST

The winner will be the entry with the winning team of the Championship game.

TOMF announces 2026 player roster for “Jam the Gym” fundraising event

The Tim Orth Memorial Foundation (TOMF) is excited to announce the player roster for the 2026 “Jam the Gym” Fundraisi

Why The Kids Won’t Farm By Brooks Lamb

Many people claim that millennials and Gen Z-ers don’t want to farm; that the work is too hard and dirty and that rur

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.

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