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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

Pioneerland dates changed to Fridays

Preparations are underway for the annual Pioneerland Band Festival scheduled for Friday, June 12. 

 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL CONTEST

The winner will be the entry with the winning team of the Championship game.

TOMF announces 2026 player roster for “Jam the Gym” fundraising event

The Tim Orth Memorial Foundation (TOMF) is excited to announce the player roster for the 2026 “Jam the Gym” Fundraisi

Why The Kids Won’t Farm By Brooks Lamb

Many people claim that millennials and Gen Z-ers don’t want to farm; that the work is too hard and dirty and that rur

County moves ahead with rifle ban

With a 3-2 vote, the Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading of an ordinance to ban the us

Dairy expansion generates concern

Editor’s note: Riverview has large dairy facilities in Swift County, including Swenoda and its Dublin Dairy operation

Two arrested after standoff

At 9:15 Friday morning, the Swift County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call claiming two suspects were attempt

Celebrating Irish Heritage

The McNellis Clan braved the cool weather and wasn’t scared off by the forecast of an approaching blizzard.

Benson high school speakers shine in two meets

Benson traveled to Redwood Falls Feb.

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