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Couple loses everything, but saved by Benson Fire Department

Donations to help the two, who lost all of their possessions in the fire, can be made at First Security Bank in Benso

Trust fund supports area housing efforts

Just over $1 million in county taxpayer and state grant funds have been put into the housing trust fund in recent yea

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday

Set clocks forward one hour.

Board of Water and Soil Resources accepting applications

Clean Water Legacy Partners Program open until May 19.

Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP

The newly expanded SNAP work requirements and the elimination of several exemptions are a part of the “One Big Beauti

The Rural Blog Heather Close Univ. of Kentucky

A dying legacy

America’s aging farmers often don’t have a family member to take over the family farm.

Commissioners set public hearing on rifle use ordinance

Unless the Swift County’s Board of Commissioners passes an ordinance to ban rifled use it will become legal for deer

Dicamba restrictions announced for growing season

Dicamba products are limited for sale to and use by certified applicators.

Here are four big issues facing lawmakers

Editor’s note: Swift, Stevens and most of Pope County are represented by District 12A Rep.

Down to three: Finalists selected for Benson superintendent

The finalists are:


Dr. Julie Beddow-Schubert

Tate Jerome

Judd Wheatley

 

Beware of scammers during tax season

Below are a few common types of scams and what taxpayers can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Focusing on drug dealers: CEE-VI Drug Task Force aids counties, cities in region

Swift County participates in multiple joint county agreements with entities that support its operations and would be

Family & Health

 The Family & Health page of the Swift County Monitor News includes several articles.

A Reminder On Letters To The Editor Policy

For those considering writing a letter to the editor of this publication, we have a few rules.

Commissioners to start conversation and draft ordinance banning rifle use

Should rifles be allowed to hunt deer in Swift County? 

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