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Benton County has received an $88,078 detour agreement reimbursement from the state of Minnesota. County engineer Chris Byrd explained the source of the additional revenue during a Nov. 21 …

It’s not Christmas without Frosty

A large snowman with a black tin hat, hand-knitted scarf and a warm pair of mittens has spent 30 winters smiling at passersby from the same spot in front of Don and Thelma Otto’s home. …

Sowing the seeds of soil health

When it comes to improving agricultural operations, discussion and feedback from other producers are among the most helpful tools available to farmers, according to staff at Benton Soil and Water …

At Granite Ridge Family Farms in south central Benton County, Ted and Jody Prom run a small beef cattle operation with an unwavering emphasis on quality. Only four years after moving to the …

Community Stars

Benton County marriage applications FOLEY — The following couple has submitted a marriage application in Benton County. — Jeron James Lentner and Emilie Jane Horvath , both of …

Thank you

We would like to thank the Foley community for all support at the First Presbyterian Church fall festival for Braden Herbrand in his kidney transplant benefit. We would also like to give a special …

Benton County has revised a fiscal policy governing credit cards used by child protection workers. Commissioners decided Nov. 21 to allow on-call social workers to take a credit card off county …

Waiting for snowfall

Not all Benton County residents are savoring the relatively warm start to the winter. A passionate group of snowmobilers hope a second consecutive year of heavy snowfall returns. The Benton …

Benton County’s Dec. 7 truth-in-taxation public hearing featured a swift and efficient staff presentation. Traditionally, county administrator Montgomery Headley keeps his annual budget …

Benton County has received an $88,078 detour agreement reimbursement from the state of Minnesota. County engineer Chris Byrd explained the source of the additional revenue during a Nov. 21 …

Foley council approves 9.42% levy increase

The Foley City Council adopted a resolution to approve a 9.42% tax levy increase after a Dec. 5 public hearing was completed at Foley City Hall. No residents spoke during the hearing.  The …

Sgt. Sprinkles reporting for duty

Since joining the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in late November, Sgt. Sprinkles, the agency’s latest recruit, has quickly amassed a substantial social media following and effectively …

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