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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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Olson’s Raise: Short-Sighted; Vindictive At Best

While I’m not a Swift County resident, I have enjoyed vicariously living in your community through the pages of this

EDA adopts residential housing incentive program

The Benson Economic Development Authority (EDA) has created a residential housing incentive program that it hopes wil

Recipes from the Past

Recipes taken from Pat Anfinson’s cookbook

POTATO SALAD

VFW Auxiliary donates Patriotic Books to library

The VFW Auxiliary to Benson Post 1403 recently donated seven patriotic-themed books to the Benson Public Library for

Fischbach staff to be in Benson January 23

U.S.

Sheriff given 2.8% increase, but sought 5%

The motion to set Holtz’s salary at $143,170 based on a 3% increase failed with all commissioners voting against it.<

New food pyramid changes

By Heather Close

 

Kennedy told reporters he wants Americans to “Eat real food.”

Benson’s First Security Bank to be acquired

The purchase reinforces Citizens Alliance’s commitment to community banking and strengthens its presence and service

County losing attorney: Salary, ‘disrespect’ cited in resignation

"I deserve better, and Swift County deserves better,” she writes.

 

KMS sports

KMS girls cruise in two double-digit wins

B/KMS gymnastics starts 2026 with Winterfest win

Focus on Ag: Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst

FBA payments will be based on the 2025 planted acres of eligible crops, as reported to local Farm Service Agency (FSA

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