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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

The problems with Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Minnesota’s paid leave program is moving forward.

Stories that defined the year...top 2025 stories

Imagine if none of these stories would have been written.

Benson FFA competes in Region V Event

Benson FFA members competed in the Region V Leadership Development Event Day held November 17 at MACCRAY High School.

Press Forward>>Creating Community Identity

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Benson has new DNR officer

With training complete, 12 new DNR conservation officers hit the field. 

 

$17,000 grant awarded to Benson schools

Benson High School has been awarded $17,000 grant to strengthen its Medical Careers Program. 

 

Contentious sheriff’s salary negotiations continue

Commissioners are facing two decisions regarding elected officials’ salaries.

The Grinch has been apprehended!

Shortly after the Santa Truck arrived at Track Bar & Grill, Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman and Deputies Chandler Hille

Benson council adopts first reading of amendment to snow emergency ordinance

At the Dec.

Benson considers assessing property owners for projects

Are Benson property owners ready to be assessed $10,000 and $31,000, or more, for infrastructure 

Law enforcement salary agreement passes

As commissioners began discussing the LELS contract proposal it was 5:52, leaving just 8 minutes for the discussion..

Benson Fire Department’s breakfast with Santa

Olivia Gettel talks with Santa (Jeff Reuss) and Mrs.

Benson High School’s band, under the direction of Kennedy Stromberg, performed its holiday concert at the Performing Arts Center Monday evening.

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County board looks at updating elected officials salaries

Past practice has been to give elected officials the same increase as union members received.

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