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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Olson’s Raise: Short-Sighted; Vindictive At Best

While I’m not a Swift County resident, I have enjoyed vicariously living in your community through the pages of this

EDA adopts residential housing incentive program

The Benson Economic Development Authority (EDA) has created a residential housing incentive program that it hopes wil

Recipes from the Past

Recipes taken from Pat Anfinson’s cookbook

POTATO SALAD

VFW Auxiliary donates Patriotic Books to library

The VFW Auxiliary to Benson Post 1403 recently donated seven patriotic-themed books to the Benson Public Library for

Fischbach staff to be in Benson January 23

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Sheriff given 2.8% increase, but sought 5%

The motion to set Holtz’s salary at $143,170 based on a 3% increase failed with all commissioners voting against it.<

New food pyramid changes

By Heather Close

 

Kennedy told reporters he wants Americans to “Eat real food.”

Benson’s First Security Bank to be acquired

The purchase reinforces Citizens Alliance’s commitment to community banking and strengthens its presence and service

County losing attorney: Salary, ‘disrespect’ cited in resignation

"I deserve better, and Swift County deserves better,” she writes.

 

Focus on Ag: Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst

FBA payments will be based on the 2025 planted acres of eligible crops, as reported to local Farm Service Agency (FSA

The problems with Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Minnesota’s paid leave program is moving forward.

Stories that defined the year...top 2025 stories

Imagine if none of these stories would have been written.

Snow emergency lifted; reminder to shovel your sidewalk
Snow emergency continues for Benson

Snow emergency going into effect early Monday morning

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