Benton County residents grabbed their lederhosen and dirndls to partake in bratwursts, polka music and each other’s company at recent Oktoberfest celebrations in Foley. People could be found …

4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 24 through Sept. 4.  Over 140 demonstrations were delivered and over …

Benton County wants to limit the jurisdiction of its proposed ordinance regarding use of cannabis in public places. Under the proposed ordinance, people would be prohibited from vaporizing or …

Gilman town leaders recently voted to lower the city road speed limit to what council member Andy Schommer said was the lowest allowed by state statute, 25 mph. During a Sept. 19 city council …

Hundreds of young students and their families gathered in the Foley High School parking lot Sept. 21 for an event many children have dreamt about for decades. Foley’s inaugural Big Truck …

Dementia is a complicated and often confusing condition for individuals directly affected by memory loss and loved ones who serve as caregivers. Cristina Rodriguez, a certified dementia educator …

The start of the Minnesota Vikings season is special to millions of fans across the world, but not many supporters display more dedication to the state’s professional football organization than …

People in every community across the globe have their own challenges with mental health. Facing internal battles is part of the human condition, yet the topic is often stigmatized and not spoken …

The small community of Ronneby swelled in population over the weekend as crowds gathered Sept. 16 to partake in live music, yard games, cold drinks and deep-fried rocky mountain oysters at …

Soil health is one of the primary determinants of a farming operation’s productivity and sustainability. While growers can invest thousands of dollars of countless manhours into improving …

FOLEY — The application period for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association annual Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2023 has begun. The MSA Board of Directors has established a …

Maintenance issues left the Foley Police Department with one squad car in early September. That forced some local officers to rely on personal vehicles while out-of-commission patrol cars were …