Have you ever wondered what incentives are available for your business in Benton County? Benton Economic Partnership Inc. is here to make it easy. Whether you’re launching a startup, …
Through My Lenses Although relatively few, there are a handful of potentially evening-wrecking potholes positioned around Benton County, patiently waiting to give unsuspecting vehicles …
“The wind is cold, the dead leaves twirl / snowflakes fall, then drift and hurl / treat for a tiny boy or girl / and every doggone sneaky squirrel.” Yeah, squirrels. Gray, red, …
The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District sent out their tree order form, and I’m excited to plan out a windbreak this year. The east and northeast winds hit our property hard when …
The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District sent out their tree order form, and I’m excited to plan out a windbreak this year. The east and northeast winds hit our property hard when …
I am sitting in a booth at St. Cloud’s newest restaurant, Kitchenette. Driving here from Sauk Rapids, I kept thinking that it is brave to open this adorable little spot on the east …
Weather : The average high and low temperatures were 62.5 and 43.3 degrees compared to last year’s reading of 64.3 and 49.7 degrees. Our warmest day, 86 degrees, occurred Oct. 4 while the …
Question : I have a concern, and I hope you can bring some attention to this. Several times while driving in the dark, I see people walking or jogging in the dark and wearing dark clothing. While I …
There are two really important events in the Minnesota outdoor calendar. The biggest, of course, is fishing opener. The second monumental outdoor event in our state is the opening of the gun season …
It took a well-rounded effort from the entire team, but the Minnesota Vikings emerged from Detroit Nov. 2 with a critical 27-24 victory that may well have saved their season. Quarterback J.J. …
The majority of the earliest immigrants from Ireland crossed over from their native roots to the mysterious place called America and arrived owing no money for their passage. Their journey was …
I’ve heard Foley described in quite a few ways since starting here. Former Benton County Historical Society executive director Mary Ostby referred to the community as a …
