The flip of the calendar. A new year. 2024 has bolstered its political calendar with at least four elections taking place for local voters. Township elections are scheduled for March 12, …

Benton County citizens stayed busy during 2023, producing front-page worthy news throughout the year. From festivals and new business to retirements and milestone anniversaries, the Foley area …

For nearly two decades, the walls of Foley’s Great River Regional Library branch were lined with familiar photographs. Eye-catching work produced by local artists replaced them last year. …

Santa Claus traveled along Foley streets Dec. 20, passing by nearly every home in the city almost a full week ahead of Christmas Day. Rudolph’s nose wasn’t the red light guiding his …

About 500 hunters, cattle ranchers, politicians, wildlife enthusiasts and other residents concerned with the potential long-term impacts of Minnesota’s wolf population gathered in a small …

The Central Minnesota Arts Board doled out more than $780,000 in 2023 to support artists and art opportunities in the four-county area it serves. The organization is looking to continue its …

Three residential winners can redeem their prizes after being named the city’s winners in the annual holiday lighting contest. The city of Foley announced that residential properties 601 Lanee …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …