On Saturday, Jan. 24, tragedy struck Minnesota again. Another life was lost during the clash between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the citizens of our great state. While politicians …
I am writing to applaud the good people of Minneapolis, who are standing by their Somali neighbors and friends. How dare the president call anybody a waste, garbage. Send them back? No! …
Please let me thank Sheriff Troy Heck before he retires. I also thank the Benton County electors for making a good choice. Sheriff Heck was transparent. He explained to us what is legal or not. …
I grieve for Minnesota and our country. What happened to our faith values in action, democratic due process, competency, humanitarian treatment, compassion, etc.? Too many questions. Was the …
Thank you, readers, for taking part in the conversation in 2025. Juanita Beauchamp, Rice; Michael Davis, Clearbrook; Sister Bea Eichten, Little Falls; Bob Erickson, Sartell; Pat …
The Sauk Rapids American Legion Post and Auxiliary 254 would like to wish all veterans and their families a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. We salute your courage and, most of all, your …
Presents all are opened, Toys, gifts, happy things and fun. Beneath the tree a little box — Almost missed this one. This little red box, wrapped with bow, “To Jesus …
The gift of good health is perhaps the greatest gift, and as Christmas approaches, good health is probably what most of us want to gift to ailing loved ones. We are writing to express moral …
I have a good friend. Her name is Fosia Omar. She is an American teacher. Her parents were born in Somalia. Fosia likes to help people. She is a community builder. Recently, a few …
Combining the two newspapers, long overdue. The same issues, interests and news impact the readers of both the Sauk Rapids Herald and Benton County News. Maybe increased coverage about courts …
Combining the two newspapers, long overdue. The same issues, interests and news impact the readers of both the Sauk Rapids Herald and Benton County News. Maybe increased coverage about courts …
If you haven’t watched the YouTube recording of this board meeting — to find it, open YouTube and search for “Benton County MN” — I encourage you to do so. What you will …
