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Tornado drills Thursday, part severe weather week

Thursday reserved for sounding tornado warning sirens twice.

Lundberg charged with two felonies from hit and run

Based on a news release from the sheriff’s office, Lundberg was interviewed about the accident April 9.

Verizon phone charges questioned at county meeting

At each of the Swift County Board of Commissioner meetings, commissioners give a report on the various boards and cou

New rules begin for deer season: County votes 3-2 to allow rifle hunting for deer

As to public input commissioners received at hearings in February, March and at their meeting last Tuesday, the numbe

Severe Weather Week is April 13 - 17

Statewide Tornado Drill Day is April 16, 2026.

Hit and run leaves injured victim on the road

In the early evening of Friday, March 27, the Swift County dispatch at the sheriff’s office received a call reporting

BHS Jazz Band Gives Concert at Performing Arts Center

Benson Senior High Jazz Band performed a concert March 31 in the Performing Arts Center under the direction of Kenned

First Red Flag Warning issued for 2026

Warm, dry and windy weather has combined to raise the wildfire danger for western Minnesota.

Local stores partner for April Emergency Preparedness Kit Campaign

Local grocery and hardware stores in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties are team

Listening to Our Community

Earlier this year, Benson Public Schools asked our community an important question: What matters most as we navigate

Benson prepares to apply for grants

A new round of grants for communities through the Blandin Foundation may be opening soon and the City of Benson wants

RDC developing five-year plan

When economic developers, city council members, county commissioners, and school district board members are asked wha

BHS Seniors vs Faculty
State asks the public if groundwater rule is enough to curb farm fertilizer pollution

By Emily Payne 

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

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