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County board approves second reading of buffer law

Additional changes likely to local buffer law
 

Fair sees a record gate, but needs more funds for bathroom project

Swift County’s Fair has been improving every year as it becomes one of the premier county fairs in western Minnesota.

Swift County passes first reading of buffer ordinance

Swift County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a county proposed buffer ordinance at

Holiday concerts will fill the air with music

The 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade holiday band concerts are set for Monday, Dec.

Substation testing could cause a Benson outage

While the testing should go off without anyone noticing, the City of Benson wants every business owner and resident t

Future of Benson Power before PUC Nov. 30; loggers sue to stop closing

Minnesota’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) is scheduled to meet Thursday, Nov.

BHS celebrates National Honor Society induction

The Benson High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual reception and induction ceremony Tuesday

School board asked to address athletic team performance

Nissen says accountability and leadership needed

Farmers still working on corn harvest

Sunday and Monday’s warm temperatures were blown away by winds gusting to 40 mph out of the north Monday night.

Lightning protection essential to protect county courthouse

Sussner Construction, the company doing the $3.573 million renovation work at the Swift County courthouse, has recomm

BHS presents SHREK, The Musical

BHS presented SHREK, The Musical.

CVEC named Ag Innovator of 2017 by state’s AURI

Ethanol plant recognized for energy innovation and contribution to Minnesota’s rural economy
 

Parents seek answers on poor athletic team records

Persistent losing records affect not just the school but the whole community, school board told
 

Collins, Schreck, Evenson elected to council; District 777 operating levy gets broad support

Terri Collins was elected Benson’s next mayor in a landslide getting 626 votes to challenger Anita Flodstrom’s 76.

Mayor, two council seats to be on ballot

Next Tuesday City of Benson voters will go to the polls to elect a new mayor and two members to the council.

SCBHS continues to work on assisted living financing

Swift County-Benson Health Services continues to wait to hear whether or not the United States Department of Agricult

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