Central Minnesota law enforcement waged a battle against fentanyl in 2024, conducting well over 100 controlled buys and filing several dozen charges related to the sale or possession of the highly …

Brandon Voit arrived in Foley just over 10 years ago, a newcomer from St. Cloud who jokes that moving to the county seat was a condition of marriage with his wife, Mallory, a proud native of the …

Although Ella Vaudt never anticipated living long enough to see her age peek into the triple digits, the long-time Foley resident said her 100th celebration was well worth the wait. Ten decades …

Helen Lachinski seemingly entered Foley High School with the goal of trying new things. From experimenting with instruments in the school band to joining new sports with almost zero prior knowledge, …

Central Partnership accepting proposals for community-led sustainability projects  BRAINERD — Central Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can apply for …

Foley city staff and council members discussed the concurrent issues of increased loose animal calls within city limits and price hikes through Tri-County Humane Society during a Jan. 7 meeting at …

Benton County marriage applications FOLEY — The following couples have submitted marriage applications in Benton County. — Kevin Richard Arnold and Kelly Marie Santini , both of …

The Foley Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominees for the 2025 Foley Citizen of the Year Award, an annual distinction recognizing an individual’s impact on the community. …

Benton County recently met a year-end deadline for allocating its federal pandemic relief funding. Commissioners approved a resolution committing $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to …

Aaron VanderWeyst has always given 100% effort into everything he has put his mind to. That dedication has translated to many pursuits throughout his time at Foley High School. The …

As 2024 gave way to 2025, new legislation filled the place of old state laws, including several policy changes affecting businesses of all sizes in Benton County and elsewhere across Minnesota. …