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How Community Feedback Is Shaping Benson Schools’ Budget Decisions

Earlier this spring, Benson Public Schools asked families, staff, and community members to share their perspectives t

Riverview Dairy contributes $1 million

Publisher’s note: Reed Anfinson included Riverview Dairy’s information to this story.

A Standard of Excellence

Dennis Laumeyer 

Benson Public School Superintendent

Jazz-n-Pizzazz: “Jet. Set. Dance.”

Grace Nagler, right, Keala Carroll and Addison Schauer perform the “Can Can Techno” at the Benson High School Perform

Will Benson have a phone-free school?

Current phone policy at Benson schools isn’t fully working due partially to inconsistent enforcement of it from class

Tornado drills Thursday, part severe weather week

Thursday reserved for sounding tornado warning sirens twice.

Lundberg charged with two felonies from hit and run

Based on a news release from the sheriff’s office, Lundberg was interviewed about the accident April 9.

New rules begin for deer season: County votes 3-2 to allow rifle hunting for deer

As to public input commissioners received at hearings in February, March and at their meeting last Tuesday, the numbe

Verizon phone charges questioned at county meeting

At each of the Swift County Board of Commissioner meetings, commissioners give a report on the various boards and cou

Severe Weather Week is April 13 - 17

Statewide Tornado Drill Day is April 16, 2026.

Listening to Our Community

Earlier this year, Benson Public Schools asked our community an important question: What matters most as we navigate

Local stores partner for April Emergency Preparedness Kit Campaign

Local grocery and hardware stores in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties are team

First Red Flag Warning issued for 2026

Warm, dry and windy weather has combined to raise the wildfire danger for western Minnesota.

RDC developing five-year plan

When economic developers, city council members, county commissioners, and school district board members are asked wha

Benson prepares to apply for grants

A new round of grants for communities through the Blandin Foundation may be opening soon and the City of Benson wants

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