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How Community Feedback Is Shaping Benson Schools’ Budget Decisions

Earlier this spring, Benson Public Schools asked families, staff, and community members to share their perspectives t

40 years of teaching kids to use guns

For the past 40 years, Kevin Wilts of Benson has taught kids, and adults, how to safely use a firearm.

Holtz to retire

“I am here to let you know that June 12 will be my last day as sheriff of Swift County,” John Holtz told the county b

Riverview Dairy contributes $1 million

Publisher’s note: Reed Anfinson included Riverview Dairy’s information to this story.

A Standard of Excellence

Dennis Laumeyer 

Benson Public School Superintendent

Will Benson have a phone-free school?

Current phone policy at Benson schools isn’t fully working due partially to inconsistent enforcement of it from class

Jazz-n-Pizzazz: “Jet. Set. Dance.”

Grace Nagler, right, Keala Carroll and Addison Schauer perform the “Can Can Techno” at the Benson High School Perform

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

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