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By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

Benson City Council Member Jack Evenson has filed for mayor joining Nicholas Hard to create a two-person race for the job.

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

Benson’s City Council again tabled action on addressing concerns about Minnesota’s new law making it legal to sell edible products and beverages containing small amounts of THC.

The Swift County Fair starts Wednesday, Aug. 17, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21 at the fairgrounds in Appleton. 

The area’s 4-H youth have been busy working on their projects and getting their livestock ready for the annual week of the fair. Open class, horticulture and FFA exhibits will be accepted from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17. For detailed information go to www.swiftcountyfair.org.

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

Swift County-Benson Health Services will pursue full affiliation with CentraCare Health of St. Cloud. 

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

Ashley Klingbeil, an independent candidate running for the new District 12 Senate seat, claims that Republican candidate Sen. Torrey Westrom hasn’t established residency in the district and should be removed from the November ballot.

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

“It is with much regret that we announce the closing of the Benson Family Aquatic Center for the 2022 season as of the end of the day, Sunday, Aug. 7,” the City of Benson said in a news release last Thursday.

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

Swift County residents and local governments will soon be looking for a new site to get rid of demolition debris and likely paying significantly more money in the process.

Benson Community Education is bringing back Benson High School and children’s theater alumni Grace Ricard for its annual summer children’s theatre program. 

Monday, Ricard, the daughter of Steve and Maureen Ricard, was conducting tryouts for the play at the BHS Performing Arts Center for the original musical, “Colorful!,” Based on those tryouts, the cast was selected for Friday’s performance.

By Reed Anfinson

Publisher

You may have noticed lately that the clock hands in the Swift County Courthouse are telling you the right time – finally.

By Mitchell Levesque

Reporter

Swift County Monitor-News