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BSSA powerline project taking next steps

Land agents are now reaching out to property owners along the approved route of the 345kV Western Minnesota Municipal

Drought conditions spreading in late August

Drought conditions are spreading and deepening in Minnesota, though it is hard to tell it from how green the corn and

Many questions remain on Appleton prison

If there was one theme to last Thursday’s meeting between local government officials, legislators, and law enforcemen

Partnership with PrimeWest provides needed healthcare

Affordable medical coverage is challenging even for those with good incomes.

A new chapter of joyful learning

As the doors swing open for the 2026-2027 school year, a palpable sense of hope and excitement fills the halls of Ben

Northside Elementary

By Mitchell Kent
Principal, Northside Elementary

Benson High School

By Ashley Kent
Principal, Benson High School

Transportation

Al Pagel
Transportation Director

First Amendment suit filed against Benson

The City of Benson is being sued by Swift County resident Bryan Conwell for what he claims have been multiple violati

District 777 to seek levy increase in November

Faced with the substantial operating losses in the coming years, and the elimination of all reserves, the District 77

It’s Fair Week

Rides, games, 4-H kids and their animals, fair food, 4-H project exhibits, and quality free entertainment will all be

Council approves layout site lease

At its noon meeting Monday, the Benson Economic Development Authority (EDA) recommended that the Benson City Council

CoreCivic sells Appleton prison

One day after it announced it had signed a contract with the federal Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency to

County may help cover Prairie 5 shortfall

Swift County will donate up to $15,000 to the Prairie Five delivered meals program only if the other four counties in

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