The Benton County Board made short work March 5 of a resolution opposing a new state flag and seal. Commissioners unanimously voted to model their response to a contentious issue along the lines …

Foley police officers, Foley firefighters and the Benton County Sheriff visited Foley Elementary School for a very specific call for service last week. The first responders joined cafeteria …

With 100% of precincts reporting, about 17% of Minnesota’s registered voters made their way to polls in the March 5 presidential primary election. Over 585,000 ballots were cast in the Super …

The Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission approved a new state flag design Dec. 19, 2023. The selected design exhibits a dark blue conceptual shape of Minnesota with an eight-point star on …

Xcel Energy service outage planned March 16 MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy plans for a power outage Saturday, March 16, so crews can upgrade a distribution line that serves about 2,000 …

Benton County marriage applications FOLEY — The following couples have submitted marriage applications in Benton County. — Matthew John Mausolf and Kazlin Grace Thompson , both …

The Neyssen family’s knack for speed has propelled them to race tracks across the country in the up-and-coming sport of professional dragsled racing. Lifelong Foley area resident Travis …

Three Foley area residents hope to make a splash in the women’s swimwear industry. Bodin Semrau, his girlfriend, Liv Dahle, and his mom, Jill, dove head-first into pursuing a passion for …

Community resources are abundant in Central Minnesota, according to Benton County Public Health nurse Mallory Voit. The challenge, she said, is connecting people with the services and …

As Christine Friederichs undergoes rounds of chemotherapy in Minneapolis, the former St. John’s Area School principal still spends time each day surrounded by the love of her former students …

The second Tuesday of March annually marks an important day for rural Minnesota residents. Township Day gathers residents from across the state’s 1,777 townships at their respective …