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CentraCare outlines services, challenges

As he came into Benson last Wednesday, with the sun in his rearview mirror, Dr.

$40,000 in grants offered to help area

Approximately $40,000 in grants are available through the Benson Area Community Foundation, the Dr. R.

Preliminary levy for county set at 7%

As presented to the Swift County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday, the 2027 budget would see a $590,214 deficit, w

Drainage department looks to curb tree growth in county ditches

To limit tree growth, the county sprays ditches to kill trees but there are a lot of miles of ditches to cover, and t

City agrees to Quadrogen real estate option

Benson’s City Council approved signing a real estate purchase agreement for 62.44 acres of the former Fibrominn power

County may get CoreCivic payments on prison

Swift County has agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CoreCivic for service and support costs it m

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Laura Thomas- Director of Aging Well at Prairie Five Community Action Council

Why Johnny can’t think, AI and the unmaking of American education

By Massoud Amin

U.S. Sen. Klobuchar hears from local sugar beet growers

While many might think the cost of tariffs is too high and damaging the U.S.

Homecoming coronation Sunday

Benson High School is celebrating its annual homecoming this week.

County, Appleton seek CoreCivic Funding

While CoreCivic is discussing how it reimburses the City of Appleton for its lost real estate taxes due to the sale o

Swift Falls dam considered for rock rapid update

Will the Swift Falls dam become a rock rapid in the not too distant future?

Meal program still needs funding help

As the Prairie Five Meals budget for home-delivered meals shrinks and the day when not everyone who needs one will be

County board approves strategic plan

As the Swift County Board of Commissioners crafts its 2027 budget, it faces multiple challenges in keeping property t

Swift County approves criminal background check policy

To comply with Minnesota state statutes, the Swift County Board of Commissioners at its Sept.

A witness to history, tragedy. Pastor Gary Mills was working in New York City Sept. 11, 2001

By Pastor Gary Mills

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