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Commissioners to start conversation and draft ordinance banning rifle use

Should rifles be allowed to hunt deer in Swift County? 

Benson history on display in museum

This 1948 International Harvester fire truck was sold by the Quinn’s dealership in Benson to the Benson Fire Departme

Superintendent finalists chosen

The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of 13 applicants based on criteria established by the school board, as w

Snow Week Coronation

Sophia Krusemark was crowned the Benson High School Snow Week queen during festivities Sunday evening at the Performi

Heidi Gunderson and Wonder If Im Lucky heat up Denver’s National Western

“It sure was fun,” said Gunderson, who hails from Murdock, Minnesota. “It was a great experience. I’m glad I did it.

Minnesota corn growers disappointed by delay

By Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval
Minnesota Public Radio

Klobuchar files paperwork to run for governor

Walz acknowledged speaking with Klobuchar a day before he dropped out of the race. Considered one of the most effecti

Swift County names interim county attorney

The county board had few choices in how to proceed with filling Olson’s position.

Appleton correctional facility under consideration for ICE detention center

Rumors, hints, and speculation continue concerning the potential opening of the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appl

Letters may no longer be postmarked by post office the day they’re mailed

The Rural Blog
Heather Close
Univ. of Kentucky

EDA adopts residential housing incentive program

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

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

Recipes from the Past

Recipes taken from Pat Anfinson’s cookbook

POTATO SALAD

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